Author: Gist It
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A man searches desperately for his nephew, who is missing after India’s train crash
A train crash in India has killed at least 275 people and left over 1,000 injured, making it the country’s deadliest train crash in decades. The accident: Two passenger trains collided in the eastern state of Odisha on Friday night, with a total of 2,000 people on board. * Hospitals in the town of Balasore […]
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A 97-year-old Los Angeles church catches on fire for the 2nd time in 2 years
A 97-year-old Los Angeles church has caught on fire for the second time in two years, with the latest blaze being investigated as arson. The incident: On Saturday evening, the fire started in the sanctuary of St. John’s United Methodist Church, moving to the balcony. * No injuries were reported, and 32 firefighters extinguished the […]
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An Australian mother jailed 20 years is pardoned and freed because of new evidence
Australian mother Kathleen Folbigg is pardoned and released after 20 years in prison due to new scientific evidence in the deaths of her four children. Driving the news: Folbigg, now 55, was released from prison in New South Wales after being granted an unconditional pardon by Gov. Margaret Beazley based on new evidence. * Folbigg […]
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Saudi Arabia cuts oil production again to shore up prices — this time on its own
Saudi Arabia announced a unilateral cut in oil production by 1 million barrels per day in July to support the stability and balance of oil markets. In response to concerns: The move is seen as an attempt to prop up oil prices amid global economic uncertainty and potential drops in international demand. * The decision […]
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Black immigrants are growing in numbers, but in the U.S. many often feel invisible
Black immigrants in the United States are increasing in numbers, but often feel invisible and struggle to make their presence recognized. Growing population: Black immigrants now comprise 20% of all Black Americans, either being immigrants themselves or children of immigrants. * However, their identities, cultures, and histories are often overshadowed in national conversations and policy […]
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Picking the ‘right’ sunscreen isn’t as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes
Picking the right sunscreen is essential for skin protection, but avoiding these six mistakes can significantly improve its effectiveness. Sunscreen alternatives: Many chemical sunscreens are absorbed into the bloodstream, prompting a safety review by the FDA; mineral sunscreens made from zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can provide a safer, non-irritating alternative. * Mineral sunscreens physically […]
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China tightens access to Tiananmen Square while 32 are detained in Hong Kong
China tightens access to Tiananmen Square and detains 32 people in Hong Kong during the anniversary of the 1989 pro-democracy protests. Crackdown in Beijing: China increased security around Tiananmen Square to restrict access on the anniversary of the military suppression in 1989. * Additional security checks were required, and foreign journalists needed special permission to […]
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She writes for a hit Ethiopian soap opera. This year, the plot turns on child marriage
Ethiopian soap opera Yegna tackles pressing social issues, including child marriage in its latest season. About the show: Yegna, created by the charity Girl Effect, is a popular Ethiopian soap opera focused on providing helpful content for teenage girls, with 44% of viewers being girls aged 13 to 15. * The show has addressed issues […]
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Chuck Todd, host and moderator of NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’, will step down
Chuck Todd, host and moderator of NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’, announced he will step down in September. Transition of hosts: Todd will hand over hosting duties to NBC’s chief White House correspondent, Kristen Welker. * Todd has been hosting the show since 2014, taking over from former host David Gregory. * Welker expressed her gratitude […]
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Dogs attacked more than 5,300 mail carriers last year, the Postal Service says
Over 5,300 mail carriers were attacked by dogs in 2022, according to the U.S. Postal Service. By the numbers: California experienced the most attacks with 675 incidents, followed by Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania. * Houston had the highest number of attacks of any city, with Los Angeles, Dallas, and Cleveland trailing behind. National Dog […]