Author: Gist It
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Children as young as 12 work legally on farms, despite years of efforts to change law
House Democrats seek to raise the minimum age for farm work from 12 to 14 with a new bill, aiming to end a decades-old double standard in child labor laws. A different standard for agriculture: Federal labor law allows children to be hired to work on farms starting at age 12 due to a carveout […]
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Trump’s federal indictment will loom large as Congress returns to session
House Republicans return to session on Monday with a renewed focus on discrediting the inquiry that led to former President Trump’s historic indictment on 37 counts. Driving the news: Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to have House Republicans investigate the inquiry into Trump, alleging that President Biden’s “weaponization of the federal government” goes against the belief […]
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Tony Awards 2023: Here’s the list of major winners with photos
The 76th Tony Awards took place on Sunday, with Kimberly Akimbo winning Best Musical and Leopoldstadt taking home Best Play. Major winners: Highlights from the Tony Awards include Best Revival of a Musical going to Parade, and Topdog/Underdog winning Best Revival of a Play. * Victoria Clark won Best Leading Actress of a Musical for […]
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4 children who survived for 40 days in the Colombian jungle recover as details emerge
Four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and 40 days in the Colombian Amazon jungle are recovering in a military hospital as new details emerge. The survivors: The children, aged 13, 9, and two aged 4 years old and 11 months, are expected to stay in the hospital for at least two weeks receiving […]
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Bus carrying wedding guests in Australia crashes and rolls, killing 10 and injuring 25
A bus crash in Australia’s wine country killed 10 wedding guests and injured 25 others. The incident: The bus, carrying wedding guests, rolled over on a foggy night in the Hunter Valley region in New South Wales. * The crash occurred just after 11:30 p.m. at a roundabout on Wine Country Drive in the town […]
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Novak Djokovic wins the French Open men’s singles, securing his 23rd Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic secured his 23rd Grand Slam title with a win at the French Open men’s singles. The big achievement: Djokovic now holds the men’s record for Grand Slam singles championships, surpassing Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. * The 36-year-old from Serbia has won 10 titles at the Australian Open, seven at Wimbledon, three at […]
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U.S. citizen and musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia
U.S. musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia on suspicion of drug trafficking. Arrest details: Leake was accused of organizing a drug trafficking business involving young people and selling the drug mephedrone. * He could face up to 20 years in prison for the offense. * Leake appeared in court on June 10 […]
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A section of I-95 in Philadelphia has collapsed after a tanker truck fire
A section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed on Sunday morning after a tanker truck fire. The incident: A large tanker truck fire under I-95 led to a section of the highway collapsing on the road below. * Smoke billowed from the area, and traffic was stopped in both directions near the site of the […]
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We ask 3 Broadway photographers: How do you turn a live show into a still image?
Top Broadway photographers discuss their process and challenges of capturing live theater performances in still images. Behind the lens: Three renowned Broadway photographers – Marc J. Franklin, Joan Marcus, and Jenny Anderson – share their experiences and stories of photographing live theater shows. * Franklin emphasizes capturing the energy and spirit of musical theater in […]
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This Brazilian activist stared down mining giants to protect the rainforest she loves
Brazilian activist Alessandra Korap Munduruku successfully led a campaign against mining giants to protect the Amazon rainforest. Taking action: Korap Munduruku, inspired by the Munduruku Indigenous community’s struggle, began her quest against the extractive industries encroaching on their lands in 2015. * She participated in community meetings, raised awareness, and built a coalition to oppose […]