Author: Gist It
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Tori Bowie, an elite Olympic athlete, died of complications from childbirth
Elite Olympic athlete Tori Bowie died at 32 due to complications from childbirth. What happened: Bowie was eight months pregnant and found dead in her home, with the autopsy report indicating she had been undergoing labor. * She died from natural causes related to complications from respiratory distress and eclampsia, a disorder related to high […]
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The Beatles will release a final record, using John Lennon’s voice via an AI assist
The Beatles will release a final record using AI technology to feature John Lennon’s voice from an old demo tape. The project: Paul McCartney announced that the recording, deemed the “last Beatles record,” has recently been completed and will be released this year. * McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two surviving Beatles members, collaborated on […]
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Ida B. Wells Society internships mired by funding issues, says Nikole Hannah-Jones
Ida B. Wells Society faces funding and administrative issues, resulting in the suspension of certain programs aimed at fostering the careers of young Black investigative journalists. Background: Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, best known for founding The 1619 Project, shared her concern about the halt of several academic projects such as a summer internship and a journalism […]
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Cheaper eggs, gas lead inflation lower in May, but higher prices pop up elsewhere
Inflation slowed down in May due to cheaper eggs and gasoline costs, but higher prices emerged elsewhere. By the numbers: Consumer prices in May were up 4% from a year ago, which is the smallest annual increase since March of 2021. * Prices rose 0.1% between April and May, with rising rents and used car […]
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Volunteer firefighters are getting older. It could be a life-or-death issue
Aging volunteer firefighters pose risks to public safety in rural US areas, with fewer younger people joining their ranks. State of play: Two-thirds of US firefighters are volunteers, and there has been a significant decline in younger individuals signing up in recent years. * More than a third of volunteers in small communities were over […]
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Trump is set to appear in court after being indicted over classified documents
Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in court at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday after being indicted on 37 federal charges related to classified documents. Unprecedented indictment: Trump faces charges, including unlawfully retaining government secrets and conspiring to obstruct justice. * Aide Walt Nauta has also been indicted for concealing documents and making […]
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Russian missile attack on Ukrainian president’s hometown kills at least 6
At least six people were killed in a Russian missile attack on residential buildings in Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s hometown. The situation: Overnight on Tuesday, Russian cruise missiles hit a five-story residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. * At least six people were killed, with seven people feared trapped under […]
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The Texas high school that delayed graduation says 100% of seniors are ready to walk
Marlin High School in Texas announces that all its seniors have now met graduation requirements, after previously delaying the ceremony due to inadequate credits. From delay to success: The postponed graduation allowed seniors to complete necessary coursework and raise their grades. * School officials now report that all 38 seniors will graduate later this month. […]
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These millionaires want to tax the rich, and they’re lobbying working-class voters
The nonprofit Patriotic Millionaires is lobbying for higher taxes on the wealthy and an increased minimum wage through meetings with working-class individuals in Whiteville, North Carolina. Lobbying in Whiteville: The group, which consists of wealthy members advocating for economic inequality reform, has been holding meetings in Whiteville to discuss tax reform and the minimum wage. […]
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A loved one’s dementia will break your heart. Don’t let it wreck your finances
Dementia can severely impact the financial well-being of individuals, leading to a need for proactive planning to protect oneself and loved ones from financial ruin. The big picture: Studies show that people with dementia face worse financial outcomes, with research from Johns Hopkins University in 2020 revealing that people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias started […]