Author: Gist It
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Putin denounces Wagner actions as treason, promises harsh punishment
Russian President Putin condemns a pro-Kremlin mercenary uprising as treason and promises harsh punishment. Addressing the nation: Putin calls the uprising organized against the Defense Ministry a “stab in the back” that risks undermining Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. * He calls for those participating in the rebellion to stop their criminal activity. The target: […]
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Russia opens criminal case against Wagner Group chief after calls for armed mutiny
Russian authorities have opened a criminal probe against Wagner Group owner Yevgeny Prigozhin over his threats to oust the country’s defense minister. The situation: Prigozhin accused Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of ordering a rocket strike on Wagner’s field camps in Ukraine, where its soldiers are fighting on behalf of Russia against Ukrainian forces. * In […]
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The Supreme Court sides with the Biden administration in a fight over immigration
The Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration in a legal battle over immigration enforcement guidelines. The legal battle: Texas and Louisiana sued the Biden administration over its immigration enforcement guidelines, arguing that the guidelines prevented authorities from doing their jobs. * The Supreme Court held by a vote of 8-1 that the states lacked […]
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U.S. Starbucks workers join in a weeklong strike over stores not allowing Pride décor
Over 3,000 Starbucks employees in over 150 locations are participating in a weeklong strike after unions accused the company of not allowing Pride month decorations. Driving the news: Starbucks Workers United reported employees in 21 states were denied the ability to display Pride month decorations such as rainbow flags. * The explanations given for not […]
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7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled after causing puncture wounds
7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled due to causing injuries to children. The issue: The Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing and Swim bath toys, and the Mini Baby Shark Swimming bath toys, were recalled after 12 children were injured, with nine requiring stitches or other medical attention. * The full-size toy […]
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James Cameron says the Titan passengers probably knew the submersible was in trouble
A “catastrophic pressure implosion” killed all five passengers aboard the Titan submersible, with film director and deep-sea explorer James Cameron criticizing the vessel’s safety. What happened: The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that the Titan imploded on Sunday, killing all five passengers onboard. * The vessel was exploring the Titanic wreckage in the North Atlantic. Cameron’s […]
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The U.S. Navy heard the likely implosion of the missing Titan sub on Sunday
The U.S. Navy detected the likely implosion of the missing Titan submersible hours before the Coast Guard shared its disappearance, potentially rendering the five-day search efforts futile. The detection: The Navy identified “an anomaly consistent with an implosion or explosion” in acoustic data from the area where the Titan went missing, according to a senior […]
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Kelly Clarkson wants you to know her new album isn’t just a sad divorce record
Kelly Clarkson’s latest album, Chemistry, delves into various emotional aspects of love, not only focusing on her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. The big picture: Clarkson explores the rollercoaster of emotions she experienced throughout her relationship with Blackstock in her 10th studio album. * Her last non-Christmas album, Meaning of Life, was released in 2017. * […]
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Step aboard the nuclear-powered passenger ship of tomorrow (from 1959)
The NS Savannah, the world’s only nuclear-powered cruise ship, sits in the Port of Baltimore, showcasing the world’s first and only passenger-oriented nuclear vessel. History lesson: The Savannah was built in the 1950s under the “Atoms for Peace” program, aiming to demonstrate the potential of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. * Launched in 1959, its […]
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A year since Dobbs, these are the ways many states are protecting abortion
Since the Dobbs decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, many states have moved to protect abortion rights through various measures. Legislative actions: Eleven states have passed “shield laws” to protect providers and patients from prosecution, while 15 municipalities and six state governments have allocated nearly $208 million for reproductive health services. * States like California, […]