Author: Gist It
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Congress created changes to food assistance. Here’s what they mean
Congress recently made significant revisions to the food stamp program, affecting work requirements and exemptions for specific groups. Key changes: The new agreement enacts work requirements for people aged 50 to 54, while exempting those experiencing homelessness, veterans, and youths aged 18 to 24 who aged out of foster care. * These changes are set […]
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A driver’s car soared 120 feet after vaulting off of a tow truck’s ramp in Georgia
A Georgia driver’s car unexpectedly launched off a tow truck’s ramp, soaring 120 feet before crashing back onto the road. The incident: Police body cameras caught footage of the sedan vaulting over the wrecker’s cab and landing on its side and roof. * The 21-year-old woman driving the sedan sustained serious injuries and was taken […]
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Tune in for a livestream from Mars — a rare, almost real-time look into space
The European Space Agency (ESA) will offer an almost “live” hour-long YouTube livestream of Mars on Friday at 12 p.m. ET. Why it’s rare: Due to the speed of light, it can take between 3 to 22 minutes for images of Mars to reach Earth. * The livestream will be the closest to real-time view […]
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Senate passes GOP-led resolution to block Biden’s student loan relief plan
The Senate passes GOP-led resolution to block Biden’s student loan relief plan, setting up a pledged veto by the president. Taking action: Republicans introduced the bill invoking the Congressional Review Act to reverse executive orders. * The resolution passed the House with a 218-203 vote and the Senate with a 52-46 vote. * Two moderate […]
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The U.S. added 339,000 jobs in May. It’s a stunningly strong number
The U.S. added 339,000 jobs in May, a surge in hiring that exceeded expectations. The specifics: According to the Labor Department, job growth for March and April was also stronger than previously reported. * April’s jobs data was revised up by 41,000 to 294,000 jobs, while March numbers were revised up by 52,000. Industry breakdown: […]
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Electrical pulses that synchronize the sleeping brain appear to boost memory
A study reveals that electrical pulses synchronizing the sleeping brain can boost memory. The research: In a study of 18 people with severe epilepsy, participants scored higher on a memory test when given deep brain stimulation during non-REM sleep. * The stimulation synchronized the activity of the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, two brain areas involved […]
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U.S.-China divide looms as Asia security summit begins in Singapore
The U.S.-China divide and arms build-up in the Pacific region take center stage at the Shangri-La Dialogue, an international defense summit in Singapore. Key players: U.S. and China are headlining the event. * However, China refused to let its defense minister meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the forum, dampening hopes of […]
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Edith Kanaka’ole is the first Hawaiian woman to grace a U.S. quarter
Edith Kanaka’ole becomes the first Native Hawaiian woman featured on a U.S. quarter. Historic milestone: The Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter is the seventh coin in the American Women Quarters Program and honors pioneering women who impact U.S. history. * The U.S. Mint began shipping the new quarters on March 27. * A celebration of the quarter’s […]
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Poll: Americans say teachers are underpaid, about half of Republicans oppose book bans
A recent NPR/Ipsos poll reveals that Americans, including Republicans, believe teachers are underpaid, and about half of Republicans oppose book bans. Teachers’ struggles: 93% of teachers say they are asked to do too much for the pay they receive, and just 19% believe they are paid fairly. * Similarly, 75% of the general public believe […]
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60 years since ‘The Children’s Crusade’ changed Birmingham and the nation
Birmingham, Alabama commemorates the 60th anniversary of the city’s ‘Children’s Crusade,’ a turning point in the civil rights movement. Historical background: Thousands of children marched in the streets of Birmingham in 1963 to demand an end to segregation and were met with brutal force. * The brutality faced by the young protestors, who became known […]