Author: Gist It

  • A teacher tased by the LAPD died of an enlarged heart and cocaine use, coroner says

    Keenan Anderson, a teacher tased by the LAPD in January, died from the effects of an enlarged heart and cocaine use, according to the LA County medical examiner-coroner. The incident: Anderson, who was involved in a traffic collision, was chased, held down, and tased by multiple officers for over 90 seconds before dying hours later. […]

  • Strawberry moon forever — or at least this weekend

    June’s full moon, known as the “strawberry moon,” will reach its peak on Saturday evening, lasting through the weekend. The big picture: The full moon will appear big, bright, and golden while visible from Friday night to Monday morning. * The strawberry moon is expected to reach its peak at 11:42 p.m. ET on Saturday. […]

  • A federal judge rejects Tennessee’s anti-drag law as too broad and vague

    A federal judge ruled Tennessee’s anti-drag law as unconstitutional due to being vague and overbroad. The ruling: U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker stated that the law encouraged “discriminatory enforcement.” * He differentiated between material deemed “obscene” in the vernacular and under the law. * Parker was appointed by former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit: Memphis-based […]

  • Doctors rally to defend abortion provider Caitlin Bernard after she was censured

    Hundreds of Indiana doctors are rallying to defend Caitlin Bernard, an obstetrician/gynecologist, who was recently censured by a state licensing board for discussing her involvement in providing an abortion for a young rape victim. The healthcare community response: Doctors of various specialties have expressed concern over the board’s decision, suggesting it might have dangerous implications […]

  • 3 Israeli soldiers were killed along the Egyptian border, military says

    Three Israeli soldiers were killed in a gunbattle along the Egyptian border, involving an Egyptian police officer. The incident: The conflict began overnight when soldiers thwarted a drug-smuggling attempt across the border. * Hours later, two soldiers were found dead after they did not respond to radio communication. * The Egyptian police officer was killed […]

  • A Utah school district has removed the Bible from some schools’ shelves

    A Utah school district has removed the Bible from some schools’ shelves due to concerns about content deemed inappropriate for younger students. The complaint: A parent brought a complaint in March, citing Utah’s 2022 law banning books with “pornographic or indecent” material. * The issue sparked a review, and this week, the district decided to […]

  • Heart transplant recipient dies after being denied meds in jail; ACLU wants an inquiry

    Dexter Barry, a heart transplant recipient, died from cardiac arrest after being denied essential medication while in jail, leading the ACLU to demand an inquiry. Tragic outcome: Barry warned police and jail staff in Florida numerous times of his need for anti-rejection medication, but was denied access to it during his two-day incarceration. * After […]

  • Vietnam faces criticism for arresting climate activist as it closes clean energy deal

    Vietnam faces criticism for arresting a prominent climate activist while finalizing a $15.5 billion clean energy deal. Arrest in focus: Hoang Thi Minh Hong, founder of environmental group CHANGE VN, was detained on charges of tax evasion. * The United Nations says Hoang is the fifth high-profile climate activist in Vietnam charged with tax evasion […]

  • A woman is in custody after refusing tuberculosis treatment for more than a year

    A Washington state woman has been taken into custody for refusing tuberculosis treatment for more than a year. The situation: The Tacoma woman, identified as V.N., was booked into an isolation room at the Pierce County Jail, but can still choose whether to receive treatment. * She is not currently facing criminal charges and could […]

  • Amazingly, the U.S. job market continues to roar. Here are the 5 things to know

    The U.S. job market remains strong with the addition of 339,000 jobs in May, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Surprising job growth: The Labor Department’s report showed widespread growth across various industries, with health care, hospitality, and business services each adding tens of thousands of jobs. * Construction companies also added 25,000 jobs despite higher interest rates […]