Author: Gist It

  • A search is underway for Titanic touring submersible missing in the Atlantic Ocean

    A search is underway for a Titanic touring submersible that has gone missing in the Atlantic Ocean. The situation: The U.S. Coast Guard in Boston announced that they have begun a search and rescue mission for the missing vessel, which is owned by OceanGate Expeditions. * It is unclear if people were on board the […]

  • “Profound differences” remain between U.S. and China, Secretary Blinken says

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledges “profound differences” between the U.S. and China after his recent diplomatic talks in China. Diplomatic talks: Blinken described the two days of discussions as “candid, substantive, and constructive,” but noted the relationship was “unstable” coming into the talks. * He emphasized the importance of direct engagement and sustained […]

  • Defense arguments to begin in youth climate trial in Montana

    Youth climate lawsuit in Montana reaches trial, with plaintiffs arguing the state has violated their constitutional rights. In court: Sixteen young plaintiffs are suing Montana state leaders, claiming the promotion of fossil fuels and neglect of scientific evidence on climate change violates their right to a “clean and healthful environment”. * This is the only […]

  • Antony Blinken meets China’s Xi in a bid to ease soaring U.S.-China tensions

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to ease tensions between the two nations. High-stakes visit: Blinken’s two-day trip to Beijing was focused on easing escalating tensions between the US and China, with issues surrounding trade, Taiwan, human rights, and military assertiveness in the South China Sea. * The […]

  • A new satellite could help clean up the air in America’s most polluted neighborhoods

    A new satellite called TEMPO aims to offer more accurate data on air pollution in the US, potentially benefiting the country’s most polluted neighborhoods. Driving the news: The TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions * Once operational, it will provide near-continuous air pollution information about the entire country, helping to reduce pollution and forecast poor local air quality […]

  • A 3-hour phone call that brought her to tears: Impostor scams cost Americans billions

    Impostor scams involving perpetrators impersonating authority figures have cost Americans billions and are currently the top fraud in the U.S. The problem: These scams have become more believable as con artists use real names, caller IDs, and accents to create a façade of genuine communication with law enforcement officers. * Nearly 200,000 people have been […]

  • Huntington’s spreads like ‘fire in the brain.’ Scientists say they’ve found the spark

    Scientists have discovered how degenerative diseases like Huntington’s begin in the brain, potentially paving the way for new treatments. Key discovery: The study found that a single molecule of protein called PolyQ is responsible for the harmful clumping of proteins in Huntington’s disease. * This clumping also occurs in other neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s […]

  • For Democrats trying to retake Virginia legislature, fiery primaries are first hurdle

    Virginia Democrats face internal challenges in expensive primary races before attempting to retake the state legislature. Redistricting’s impact: The redrawing of Virginia’s legislative voting maps has resulted in over two dozen retirements and several combative primary races. * The new boundaries were drawn from scratch by independent experts, leading to incumbent politicians losing their old […]

  • Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness

    Juneteenth, given federal status in 2021, sees a growing awareness and celebration of the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in Galveston, Texas. Historical context: Juneteenth began as a regional celebration in Texas and spread across the country as Black Americans migrated to different parts of the United States. * The holiday became a symbol […]

  • Deadly West Bank firefight leaves at least 3 Palestinians dead, dozens more injured

    A deadly West Bank firefight involving Israeli helicopter gunships has left at least 3 Palestinians dead and dozens more injured. The specifics: Israeli troops clashed with militants in the city of Jenin, leading to the use of Israeli airpower in the territory for the first time in years. * A roadside bomb was detonated by […]