Author: Gist It

  • The U.S. extends a flash flood alert for the Northeast after woman in New York drowns

    Heavy rains caused extreme flooding in New York’s Hudson Valley on Sunday night, leading to at least one death and extensive property damage, with more flash floods expected in the Northeast US. Event Overview: Sunday’s storm brought extreme flooding in New York’s Hudson Valley, causing a woman’s drowning and tens of millions of dollars in […]

  • All the prison’s presidents: Peru’s special jail for ex-leaders is all full up

    Peru’s special prison for former presidents, Barbadillo, which has three custom-built cells akin to small apartment units, is currently full due to high-profile convictions for corruption. Backdrop: The prison came into existence due to violence and overcrowding in standard prisons. * The first inmate, former President Alberto Fujimori, arrived in 2007 to serve a 25-year […]

  • The U.N. secretary-general says Sudan is on the brink of a ‘full-scale civil war’

    U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that Sudan is on the brink of a “full-scale civil war” due to clashes between rival generals. Driving the news: Sudan descended into chaos after tension between Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan and Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo escalated into open fighting in mid-April. * This fighting comes 18 months after the two […]

  • Oklahoma judge throws out a suit seeking reparations for the Tulsa Race Massacre

    An Oklahoma judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre that sought reparations for the destruction of the predominantly Black Greenwood district. The ruling: Judge Caroline Wall on Friday dismissed the lawsuit attempting to compel the city and other entities to pay reparations for the loss and destruction suffered […]

  • Miss Netherlands crowns trans woman Rikkie Valerie Kollé

    Rikkie Valerie Kollé becomes the first transgender woman to be crowned Miss Netherlands 2023, and will represent the country at the Miss Universe pageant later this year. Historic victory: Rikkie Valerie Kollé, a transgender woman, won the title of Miss Netherlands 2023. * The 22-year old was crowned on stage at the AFAS Theater in […]

  • Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals

    Pope Francis has announced the appointment of 21 new cardinals from various locations around the world, including Jerusalem and Hong Kong, reinforcing the diversity and global outlook of the Catholic Church. Who they are: The group of newly appointed cardinals includes key figures handling critical regions for the Church, such as Bishop Stephen Sau-yan Chow […]

  • Allisen Corpuz wins the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach for her first LPGA title

    Allisen Corpuz won the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach, marking her first LPGA title and making her the first American in 20 years to achieve this accolade. Sporting Achievement: Allisen Corpuz secured her first win on the LPGA Tour at the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach. * Corpuz turned a tight duel with […]

  • Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour

    Elton John ended his five-year “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden. Concluding a Legend: The last show of Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour took place in Stockholm on Saturday. * The tour included more than 330 shows and has become the highest-grossing in Billboard Boxscore history. * […]

  • Biden is meeting King Charles before heading to a NATO leaders summit in Lithuania

    President Biden is set to meet King Charles and discuss climate change before joining NATO leaders for a summit in Lithuania, with the focus of his five-day trip being Russia’s war in Ukraine. Key meeting: President Biden is scheduled to meet King Charles at Windsor Castle on Monday to discuss financing climate aid for developing […]

  • Backlash builds as Japan prepares to release wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant

    South Korean opposition lawmakers have sharply criticized the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for its endorsement of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. Key facts: The head of IAEA, Rafael Grossi, travelled to South Korea to engage with government officials and critics amid concerns […]