Author: Gist It
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China owns 300,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here’s where
China owns 300,000 acres of land in the U.S., raising concerns about control over resources and possible security risks. By the numbers: Chinese firms and investors own around 383,934 acres in the U.S., far less than countries like Canada, Netherlands, Italy, the U.K., and Germany. * The majority of Chinese-owned land is held by Smithfield […]
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An Indigenous lacrosse team reclaims its native identity
The Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse team seeks to showcase Indigenous excellence and reclaim its native identity at the World Lacrosse Championships. Name change: Previously known as the “Iroquois Nationals,” the team adopted the Haudenosaunee name to reflect their proper Indigenous identity. * Haudenosaunee means “people of the longhouse.” * Onondaga Chief Oren Lyons says the name […]
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Mitch Landrieu is Biden’s man to rebuild America and deliver broadband to millions
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is overseeing the rollout of President Biden’s $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Driving the news: Landrieu leads a 15-person team responsible for coordinating multiple federal agencies, working with state and local governments, and managing bidding processes for the ambitious projects under the Infrastructure Act. * Landrieu has […]
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Sarah, the Duchess of York, undergoes surgery following breast cancer diagnosis
Sarah, the Duchess of York, underwent surgery after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Upon diagnosis: A routine mammogram led to the early-stage breast cancer diagnosis for the 63-year-old Duchess. * The surgery was a success, and Sarah’s prognosis is good. Post-surgery: Sarah was released from King Edward VII’s Hospital in London on Sunday to […]
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The conservative New Democracy party wins a landslide victory in Greek elections
Greece’s conservative New Democracy party wins a landslide victory in the country’s second election, forming a comfortable parliamentary majority. Election results: Partial official results show Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ party with just over 40% of the vote, while main rival Syriza party received just under 18%. * New Democracy is projected to win around 157 or 158 […]
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After its march toward Moscow, what’s next for Russia’s Wagner Group?
The Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, halted its advance toward Moscow, leaving its future uncertain amid a potential confrontation with the Russian military. Backdrop: The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary group, has been involved in military engagements in Ukraine, Africa, and South America, but halted its advance toward Moscow after Prigozhin warned against potential […]
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Human remains have been found in the area where actor Julian Sands disappeared
Human remains have been found in the Southern California mountain area where actor Julian Sands disappeared five months ago. Discovery details: Hikers found the body near Mount Baldy around 10 a.m. on Saturday, and it was transported to the coroner’s office for identification next week. * The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department provided no additional […]
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Black-owned radio station may lose license over FCC ‘character qualifications’ policy
Joe Armstrong, owner of WJBE, Knoxville’s only black-owned radio station, faces potential license revocation from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) due to a prior felony conviction. Background: Armstrong’s 2016 conviction for making a false statement on his tax return has led the FCC to question his character qualifications. * Armstrong, a former state representative, took […]
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This fishing gear can help save whales. What will it take for fishermen to use it?
“Pop-up” fishing gear could help save whales from entanglements in fishing lines, but its widespread adoption faces challenges. The big picture: Crab and lobster fishing seasons have been shortened due to concerns that whales are getting entangled in long ropes, causing injury or death. * “Pop-up” fishing gear stores the rope and buoy on the […]
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He lost $340,000 to a crypto scam. Such cases are on the rise
Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise, with one man losing $340,000 to SpireBit’s fraudulent trading scheme. Zoom in: Naum Lantsman, along with other victims, lost his life savings by investing in SpireBit, a supposed “international financial broker” that facilitates cryptocurrency investments. * Lantsman’s account on SpireBit showed fraudulent charts depicting earnings growth. * Attempts to […]