Author: Gist It

  • Takeaways from the roundtable with President Biden on artificial intelligence

    Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, recently met with President Biden to discuss regulating artificial intelligence. In conversation: Harris shared key takeaways from the roundtable discussion with the President about AI regulation. * Details about the specific topics discussed are not provided in the article. Center for Humane Technology: The organization co-founded […]

  • Kesha and Dr. Luke reach a settlement over rape and defamation claims

    Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke have reached a settlement in their nearly decade-long legal battle over Kesha’s rape accusation and Dr. Luke’s defamation claim. Announcing the settlement: Both Kesha and Dr. Luke took to Instagram to announce their agreement to “a resolution” of the case. * Kesha stated, “only God knows what happened […]

  • How the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision is shaping the 2024 election

    The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which removed constitutional rights to abortion, has significantly impacted the political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The backdrop: The Dobbs decision had a major influence on not only the midterm election following the ruling but also the 2024 presidential election field. * The decision has reshaped political conversations […]

  • Astronaut study sheds light on what makes them get sick more easily in space

    A new study reveals that space travel alters gene expression in astronauts, affecting their immune systems. Key findings: The research on astronaut blood shows changes in gene expression impact the immune system during space travel. * This may explain why astronauts tend to get sick more easily while in space. Implications: Understanding these changes could […]

  • Political trial of Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro is underway

    Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro’s political trial is underway, with accusations of abusing power and spreading false information. The big picture: If found guilty, Bolsonaro would be barred from running for office for eight years. * Judges in Brazil have adjourned the trial for the former far-right president. * Bolsonaro faces allegations of abuse of […]

  • OceanGate says all 5 passengers on its missing submersible are believed dead

    OceanGate announces that all five passengers on its missing Titan submersible are believed to be dead. Overview: The Titan submersible developed by OceanGate went missing with five passengers on board. * OceanGate is the company responsible for developing the Titan submersible. Tragic outcome: The company believes that all five passengers have died. * No further […]

  • Family members backed the $500,000 bond that freed Rep. Santos from jail

    Family members backed the $500,000 bond that freed Rep. George Santos from jail. Identifying the backers: A federal court in Long Island revealed that Santos’ father, Gercino dos Santos Jr., and aunt Elma Santos Preven, backed the bond. * For weeks, the identity of his backers remained unknown, causing widespread speculation. Legal arguments: Santos and […]

  • The wife of OceanGate’s CEO is descended from a famous couple who died on the Titanic

    OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush’s wife, Wendy Rush, is a descendant of a couple who died on the Titanic. Connection revealed: Wendy Rush, OceanGate’s communications director, is the great-great-granddaughter of Isidore and Ida Straus, who chose to stay onboard the sinking Titanic together. * The couple’s story served as the inspiration for a scene in James […]

  • They tried and failed to get an abortion. Texas family grapples with what it’ll mean

    A Texas family struggles with the consequences of not being able to access abortion services following the end of the right to abortion in the state. The impact: The family’s situation highlights the increased need for support and resources since the Supreme Court’s decision to end the right to abortion last June. * Experts estimate […]

  • The missing submersible raises troubling questions for the adventure tourism industry

    The missing submersible Titan raises concerns about the growing adventure tourism industry and its regulation. The backdrop: Adventure tourism, which offers high-risk travel to wealthy customers, has witnessed several accidents and fatalities recently, such as 17 deaths on Mt. Everest this year. * A massive search is now underway for the Titan, carrying four tourists […]