Author: Gist It

  • North Carolina GOP censures Sen. Tillis for backing LGBTQ+ rights and other policies

    North Carolina GOP censures Sen. Tillis for backing LGBTQ+ rights and other policies. Driving the decision: Republican delegates in North Carolina voted on Saturday to censure Sen. Thom Tillis for supporting key policies, including LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, and gun violence measures. * Tillis has gained influence in Congress for working across the aisle. Key policy […]

  • How two big Wall Street banks are rethinking the office for a post-pandemic future

    JPMorgan Chase and BNP Paribas are reimagining their offices for a post-pandemic future. Fresh air focus: Both banks are placing a greater emphasis on air circulation and air quality in their office designs. * JPMorgan’s new headquarters will have double the fresh air circulation required by NYC building codes, as well as state-of-the-art air filtration […]

  • Losing his voice gave this singer a new appreciation for God — and being alone

    Musician Trevor Powers, also known as Youth Lagoon, discusses losing his voice and the impact it had on his life and career. The incident: Powers lost his voice in October 2021 after taking an over-the-counter medication for a minor stomach ache, which affected his digestive system and vocal chords. * He was unable to speak […]

  • Brittney Griner is confronted by a right-wing media ‘provocateur’ at airport

    Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner confronted by right-wing YouTube personality Alex Stein at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The encounter: Stein, host of Blaze Media’s Prime Time with Alex Stein, tweeted about meeting Griner, later posted a short clip of him yelling at her in the airport. * Stein teased a longer version of the video to […]

  • Arcangelo wins the Belmont Stakes

    Arcangelo won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, making Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win the race in its 155-year history. Historic win: Jena Antonucci became the first female trainer to win the Belmont Stakes. * Antonucci gave an inspirational message, saying “Don’t give up” and “If you can’t find a seat at the […]

  • Trump casts his federal indictment as a biased abuse of power

    Former President Donald Trump has characterized his federal indictment as election interference and an abuse of power by the Biden administration. Key details: Trump made his first public remarks since the Department of Justice unsealed an indictment accusing him and an aide of mishandling classified documents. * Trump called the indictment “ridiculous and baseless” and […]

  • Rain may soon help put out flames in Canada’s worst recorded wildfire season

    Rain is expected to offer relief in eastern Canada’s worst recorded wildfire season, but questions remain regarding its sufficiency. The situation: Rainfall is expected in southwest Quebec on Sunday night, with fires further north in Quebec set to receive rain by Tuesday. * Rain is also forecast in Alberta on Sunday. The big question: Meteorologist […]

  • Ted Kaczynski, known as the ‘Unabomber,’ has died in prison at age 81

    Ted Kaczynski, the infamous ‘Unabomber,’ passed away in prison at 81. Background: Kaczynski, a Harvard-educated mathematician, conducted a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others. * He was dubbed the “Unabomber” by the FBI and has been imprisoned since May 1998. * Kaczynski died at a federal prison medical center in […]

  • Zelenskyy says ‘counteroffensive, defensive actions’ are taking place in Ukraine

    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirms counteroffensive and defensive actions are taking place in Ukraine amidst intense fighting. At a glance: Zelenskyy spoke about the ongoing situation and expressed positivity about his military commanders, while Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau pledged additional monetary, military, and moral support for Ukraine during a visit. * Trudeau contributed $500 million in […]

  • Coastal biomedical labs are bleeding more horseshoe crabs with little accountability

    Coastal biomedical labs are bleeding more horseshoe crabs with little accountability, despite the availability of synthetic alternatives. Horseshoe crab blood: The blue blood of horseshoe crabs is used to detect bacterial toxins in vaccines, drugs, and medical devices, with over 700,000 crabs bled in 2021 by five companies along the East Coast. * A synthetic […]