Author: Gist It

  • Prosecutors in DC election case are seeking a partial gag order for Trump

    Federal prosecutors in the case against former President Donald Trump, charged with scheming to overturn the 2020 election, seek a partial gag order to restrict his inflammatory public comments. What’s happening: The prosecutorial team, led by Special counsel Jack Smith, argues that a “narrow, well-defined” order is needed to maintain the integrity of the proceedings […]

  • Venice won’t be listed as one of the world’s most endangered sites

    Venice, Italy, will not be added to UNESCO’s list of endangered World Heritage sites at this time, despite concerns about climate change impacts and over-tourism. Meeting decision: Officials from 21 UNESCO member states decided not to add Venice to the endangered list during a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. * Venice has been a World […]

  • Jews around the world send Rosh Hashana wishes to detained reporter Evan Gershkovich

    On the eve of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, concerned Jews worldwide are sending messages of solidarity and New Year wishes to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges since March. Detained Reporter: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, an American citizen and son of Jewish […]

  • Can’t win if you don’t run: Montana Democrats look to contest more local races

    Democrats in rural Montana are striving to contest more local races to rebuild the party’s competitive bench and narrow down the typically wide margins favoring Republicans. Driving the news: The Stillwater County Democratic Central Committee, which has experienced a resurgence of political activity, organized an event attended by 50 Democrats in August. * Democratic activity […]

  • How Lehman’s collapse 15 years ago changed the U.S. mortgage industry

    The collapse of financial heavyweight, Lehman Brothers, fifteen years ago significantly changed the U.S. mortgage industry. Key event details: Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy on Sept. 15, 2008, with $613 billion in debt due largely to an accumulation of risky mortgages that ended up sending shockwaves through Wall Street. * This resulted in major economic […]

  • Cyberattacks strike casino giants Caesars and MGM

    Casino titans Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts have reported cyberattacks, but there has been minimal disruption to their casino and online operations. System attack: Despite the cyberattacks, Caesars Entertainment confirmed to the federal Securities and Exchange Commission that its operations were not disrupted, but it could not assure the security of customers’ personal information due […]

  • The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers

    The United Auto Workers union (UAW) has initiated a first-ever strike against all Big Three automakers simultaneously, involving about 9% of its membership working across three auto plants in the Midwest. Strike details: UAW began the strike after failing to negotiate a new contract by the deadline. * Instead of a complete walk-off involving all […]

  • Autoworkers are on the verge of a historic strike

    The United Auto Workers (UAW) are considering a historic strike against Detroit automakers, Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, threatening to walk off the job if demands for improved contracts aren’t met. Strike details: UAW’s President Shawn Fain outlined the possibility of strike, set to begin at 11 * The strike would initially involve workers at […]

  • In Ukraine, the focus is the fighting, but are negotiations possible?

    As the Ukrainian military continues to make slow progress against Russian forces, questions have been raised about whether negotiations, coupled with increased Western military aid, could offer a more feasible path toward resolution. The ongoing conflict: Ukraine’s military has been fighting to regain territory occupied by Russia since June, however, the frontlines have shifted only […]

  • HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ to return during Writers Guild strike

    HBO’s show “Real Time with Bill Maher” is set to continue its schedule amidst an ongoing writer’s strike. Driving the news: Bill Maher has announced that his show will be returning without any writers or writing. * Maher expressed sympathy for the writer’s grievances but noted that it’s important to also prioritize those suffering below-the-line […]