Author: Gist It

  • Fatal police shooting of teenager triggers protests and arrests across France

    Unrest has erupted across France following the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old boy, resulting in protests, fires and multiple arrests. Event overview: 17-year-old Nahel was fatally shot by police during a traffic check in the Paris suburb of Nanterre which resulted in widespread protests and vandalism, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods. * The incident was […]

  • Is gun violence an epidemic in the U.S.? Experts and history say it is

    Experts and history consider the current state of gun violence in the United States an epidemic, with a sharp rise in deaths and injuries related to firearms. Defining the problem: Doctors and public health officials use the term “epidemic” to denote the increasing number of people affected by gun-related injuries and deaths in recent years. […]

  • AI-generated text is hard to spot. It could play a big role in the 2024 campaign

    Generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications, though beneficial for creativity, cause concern as they may be used for propagating false information in the 2024 campaign. The new tool: Generative AI applications have become accessible to the public for the past year, creating opportunities for creativity, but also avenues for spreading misinformation. * AI-generated images and text, […]

  • Juan Wauters wants to connect with you, no matter what

    Uruguayan-American musician Juan Wauters reflects on personal changes, COVID-19, and the creation of his latest album, “Wandering Rebel.” In the spotlight: Juan Wauters rose to fame with his acoustic sound and straightforward storytelling in his music. * His latest album, “Wandering Rebel,” underscores a journey of introspection and deals with personal changes Wauters underwent in […]

  • A Yankees pitcher throws a perfect game Wednesday, just the 24th in MLB history

    New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán threw a perfect game on Wednesday, marking the 24th in Major League Baseball history. Breaking records: Germán threw the perfect game in an 11-0 victory against the Oakland Athletics. * This achievement marks the fourth perfect game in Yankees’ history. * The 30-year-old player managed to perform this feat […]

  • Presumed human remains and more Titan debris have been recovered, Coast Guard says

    Presumed human remains and debris from the submersible Titan, that imploded during an underwater voyage to view the Titanic, have been recovered according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Recovery: Debris and assumed human remains have been recovered from the North Atlantic, where the Titan imploded. * The debris was collected from more than 12,000 […]

  • In the Philippines, a survey shows growing support for gays and lesbians

    A recent survey in the Philippines indicates a growing societal acceptance of gays and lesbians, with 79% of respondents affirming them as trustworthy and 73% acknowledging their contributions to societal progress. Survey Findings: The results, released during Pride Month, depict a shift in attitudes over the past decade in this socially conservative country. * The […]

  • Western tribes’ last ditch effort to stall a large lithium mine in Nevada

    The future of the largest lithium mine on federal land in the US, situated in Nevada, is being contested by Western tribes in a federal appeals court. Case background: The mine, which has been under construction after gaining federal permission earlier this year, is planned by Canadian company, Lithium Nevada, and is set to become […]

  • Opioids are overrated for some common back pain, a study suggests

    A recent study showed no significant difference in the severity of acute back or neck pain after six weeks in patients treated with opioids compared to those given a placebo. The findings: The Australian study, published in The Lancet, involved over 340 patients suffering from acute, nonspecific back or neck pain, with no significant difference […]

  • Scientists have found signs of a new kind of gravitational wave. It’s really big

    Scientists have reported signs of a new type of large-scale gravitational wave, potentially originating from supermassive black holes at the center of merging galaxies. The breakthrough: The North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav) has reported signs of large-scale gravitational waves, opening new ways to study supermassive black holes. * This gravitational wave pattern […]