Author: Gist It

  • WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal, will remain in Russian detention

    WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s appeal was rejected by Russia’s Moscow City Court, and he will remain in detention on espionage charges. Rejecting the appeal: Gershkovich’s appeal sought to overturn a court ruling in May that extended his pretrial detention for three months, through at least August 30. * Authorities have not provided any evidence to […]

  • Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd is running for president

    Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president. Announcement: Hurd declared his presidential run on CBS Mornings. * He made his decision because “we live in complicated times and we need common sense.” Focus on the future: Hurd believes Republicans should concentrate on topics like the economy and […]

  • Missing Titanic sub search enters a critical phase as the Titan’s oxygen supply drops

    The search for the missing Titan submersible with five people on board continues as oxygen supply onboard runs critically low. Current search efforts: Remote-operated vehicles and surveillance aircraft remain focused on searching for the Titan submersible. * The U.S. Coast Guard continues to search for the source of the underwater noises detected late Tuesday and […]

  • Queen Latifah and Billy Crystal are among the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees

    The 46th Kennedy Center Honors will recognize artistic achievements by Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal, and other artists. 2023 honorees: The recipients for this year are actor and comedian Billy Crystal, soprano Renée Fleming, Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, actress and rapper Queen Latifah, and singer Dionne Warwick. * Queen Latifah expressed gratitude for the recognition, […]

  • Up First: Modi’s state visit, Titan search continues, East Palestine train hearings

    Today’s top news includes Indian Prime Minister Modi’s state visit, the ongoing search for passengers on the Titan submersible, and the NTSB hearing on the East Palestine train derailment. Modi’s state visit: President Biden is welcoming Prime Minister Modi with a black-tie dinner, highlighting the importance of the US-India relationship. * However, more than 70 […]

  • Googling ‘abortion clinic near me’? The top result is often an anti-abortion clinic

    Many Google search results for abortion services are misleading ads for anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs), according to a report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The big picture: The CCDH found that CPCs in the U.S. spent an estimated $10.2 million on Google Search ads over a two-year period, resulting in about […]

  • Ukraine’s troops long planned their move on Russian forces. Then came the flood

    Ukrainian forces faced challenges in their planned counteroffensive against Russian forces due to flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. On the ground: Ukrainian soldiers had spent months preparing fortifications and reconnaissance along the Dnipro River before flooding disrupted these efforts. * The flood damaged towns, infrastructure, and farmland, creating obstacles for both […]

  • Birmingham honors the Black businessman who quietly backed the Civil Rights Movement

    Birmingham honors black businessman AG Gaston’s pivotal support for the civil rights movement with a restored motel bearing his name. Background: The AG Gaston Motel was used by civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., as a place to strategize during the Birmingham Campaign in 1963. * AG Gaston, a prominent African American businessman, […]

  • Biden warmly welcomes India’s Modi despite questions about human rights issues

    President Biden warmly welcomes India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite concerns about human rights issues in India. Balancing act: Biden is trying to maintain a balance between his focus on human rights in foreign policy and the importance of the US-India partnership in countering China’s influence. * India is considered an indispensable partner in the […]

  • Disability advocates are asking a court to halt a Mississippi law on ballot assistance

    Disability advocates are asking a federal court to block a new Mississippi law limiting ballot assistance options for disabled voters. Background: Mississippi’s Senate Bill 2358, going into effect on July 1, restricts who can collect and return mailed ballots for people who need assistance. * Only election officials, postal workers, family members, household members, or […]