Author: Gist It

  • Why you might notice more religious groups at Pride celebrations this year

    More religious groups are expected to be present at Pride celebrations this year in support of the LGBTQ community. Visible support: Houses of worship are setting up booths at Pride events, offering activities and creating an open environment for the LGBTQ community. * Rabbi Jillian Cameron believes that it’s important to demonstrate that religious communities […]

  • Kids can’t all be star athletes. Here’s how schools can welcome more students to play

    Schools can prioritize including students of all ability levels in sports to make athletics accessible for all young people. Offer variety: Tuscarora High in Frederick County, Maryland, offers 17 different sports, including golf, swimming, and lacrosse, to appeal to students’ diverse tastes and talents. * Variety can prevent specialization and reduce risks of repetitive stress […]

  • Françoise Gilot, the famed artist who loved and then left Picasso, is dead at 101

    Famed artist Françoise Gilot, known for her relationship with Picasso, has died at the age of 101. The big picture: Gilot’s daughter, Aurelia Engel, confirmed that the artist passed away in New York City after suffering from lung and heart problems. * Françoise Gilot was a prolific and acclaimed painter whose artwork spans more than […]

  • The new Spider-Man film shows that representation is a winning strategy

    The new Spider-Man film’s early box office figures show that representation is a successful strategy in the industry. Meet the new Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a Puerto Rican, Afro-Latino teenager from Brooklyn, has become a popular variation to the original Peter Parker. * Miles made his biggest splash as the protagonist of the 2018 Oscar-winning animated […]

  • Here’s how Canadian wildfires are worsening air quality across the U.S.

    Canadian wildfires are causing air quality to plummet across the U.S., affecting states from the Midwest to the East Coast. The backdrop: Canada is experiencing a brutal wildfire season, with extreme weather partially caused by climate change. * So far, 2,214 wildfires have burned over 8 million acres across Canada, with 249 categorized as out […]

  • 2 more infants die using Boppy loungers after a product recall was issued in 2021

    Two more infant deaths have been linked to Boppy Newborn Loungers since the product recall in 2021, bringing the total fatalities to 10. Recall background: In September 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled nearly 3.3 million loungers after eight infant suffocation deaths were reported between December 2015 and June 2020. * Two […]

  • Angry over debt deal, conservative House Republicans tank a McCarthy-backed vote

    Conservative House Republicans tanked a McCarthy-backed vote due to anger over the debt ceiling deal. Driving the news: Nearly a dozen members of the House Freedom Caucus voted against a procedural vote on Tuesday, preventing debate on a pair of GOP bills related to gas stove protections. * The vote was 206 to 220, with […]

  • The U.S.’ top general reflects on the changing face of war, 79 years after D-Day

    Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, discusses the evolving nature of warfare, particularly the influence of artificial intelligence in combat. Reflecting on history: On the eve of the 79th anniversary of D-Day, Milley speaks about how the principles of war remain consistent despite technological advancements. * […]

  • What we know about a large dam’s catastrophic breach in Ukraine

    A catastrophic breach in the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine has caused floods, evacuations, and concerns for the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The situation: Ukraine claims Russia sabotaged the dam by setting off explosions in the power plant, while Russia blames Ukraine for firing on the dam overnight. NATO sides with […]

  • PGA Tour agrees to merge with its Saudi-backed rival, LIV Golf

    The PGA Tour has agreed to merge with its Saudi-backed rival, LIV Golf, creating a unified global league. Key development: The merger ends all pending litigation between the parties and mends a split in men’s professional golf that has changed the game in the past year. * The rivals have agreed to create a “new, […]