Author: Gist It

  • Dangerous heat waves will hit the Southwest and Florida over the next week

    Extensive and intense heat waves are set to impact areas in the Southwest and Florida this week, possibly setting temperature records and posing health risks. Heat wave details: The National Weather Service has issued warnings for cities including Phoenix and Miami to avoid sun exposure this weekend. * During the next week, Phoenix is expected […]

  • A overdue library book makes a return trip to the shelves — 119 years later

    A book checked out in 1904 from the New Bedford Free Public Library has been returned after 119 years. The surprising find: A librarian in West Virginia came across the book, “An Elementary Treatise on Electricity” by James Clerk Maxwell, in a donated collection and noticed it had been borrowed from the New Bedford library […]

  • More renters facing eviction have a right to a lawyer. Finding one can be hard

    Despite the passing of right-to-counsel laws for low-income tenants facing eviction in various U.S cities and states, a significant gap in connecting these tenants with legal aid persists. Laws in context: Both Baltimore city and the state of Maryland passed laws in 2021 guaranteeing right to legal counsel for low-income tenants facing eviction, yet there […]

  • Feinstein’s return to the Senate recalls its past heroics and persistent problems

    California Senator Dianne Feinstein’s return to Senate duty highlights the chamber’s struggle with issues of ageing, illness, and absence, which have long been a part of its history. Senatorial absenteeism History: Feinstein, the oldest member currently in the Senate, had been missing much of the current session due to health issues, resulting in her missing […]

  • Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in Japan knew he was a prodigy since Little League

    Shohei Ohtani, a major league baseball player known for his dual skills as a pitcher and a hitter, has been recognized as a prodigy since his Little League days in his hometown of Mizusawa, Japan. Humble beginnings: Ohtani showed an affinity for baseball from a young age, playing for Mizusawa Pirates Little League team and […]

  • Canceled trips and no refunds: Passport delays are derailing travelers

    Passport application delays in the United States are causing complications for travelers, with many missing pre-booked trips and failing to receive refunds. Situation overview: Long-awaited vacations and family reunions are being disrupted due to an “unprecedented demand for passports,” as stated by the State Department. * Many travelers are experiencing waiting times exceeding the 13 […]

  • Studying the link between the gut and mental health is personal for this scientist

    Calliope Holingue, a scientist studying the link between gut health and mental health, believes her personal experiences with gastrointestinal issues and mental health disorders have helped pave her research path. Personal Inspiration: Calliope Holingue’s personal encounters with gastrointestinal and mental health issues sparked her interest in the connection between the two. * As a teenager, […]

  • Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy and says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserted his support for Ukraine’s NATO membership while hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Key statements: During a joint press conference with President Zelenskyy, Erdogan stated that Ukraine is deserving of NATO membership. * Erdogan’s approval comes amidst Turkey’s hesitation in giving final approval for Sweden’s entry into NATO, citing concern […]

  • California’s governor won’t appeal parole of former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten

    California Governor won’t block parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, a participant in the infamous 1969 Manson murders, allowing a path for her release after 53 years in prison. No Appeal Coming: The governor’s office announced that it will not appeal a lower court ruling granting parole for Van Houten, viewing it unlikely […]

  • The world is officially ‘free’ of chemical weapons. Here’s what that means

    The United States has destroyed its last declared stockpile of chemical weapons, making it the last of eight countries to do so under the Chemical Weapons Convention. Driving the news: The last of America’s chemical weapons was destroyed at the Bluegrass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant in Kentucky. * Kingston Reif, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense […]