Author: Gist It

  • Borrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repayment

    The newly announced Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program enables over 20 million student loan borrowers to link their repayments to their income and family size. Driving the news: The Biden administration unveiled the SAVE program, which calculates monthly payments based on income and family size, and ensures that interest does not inflate as […]

  • To expand abortion access in Texas, a lawmaker gets creative

    Despite strict abortion laws in Texas, a new law allowing for certain exemptions has been signed by the state’s Republican governor, Greg Abbott. Legislative maneuvers: Texas State Representative Ann Johnson pushed through a law that allows doctors to perform abortions when a patient’s water breaks too early for the fetus to survive or in cases […]

  • Burger King gave candy to a worker who never called in sick. The internet gave $400k

    Burger King employee Kevin Ford was rewarded with a small goody bag for never calling in sick over his 20-year tenure, leading to the internet donating over $400,000 in recognition of his dedication. The appreciation: Kevin Ford received a small goody bag from his Burger King management for his exceptional record of not calling in […]

  • Sha’Carri Richardson stamps a comeback with a 100-meter world title

    Sha’Carri Richardson claimed victory in the women’s 100 meter at the World Athletics Championship, signifying her return to the top ranks after a two-year dip. The race: Richardson outpaced Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to clinch the title with a time of 10.65 seconds. * Despite starting from a disadvantaged outside lane, Richardson staged a […]

  • Donald Trump says he will go to Atlanta Thursday to be booked on Georgia charges

    Former President Donald Trump plans to surrender voluntarily at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday. Trump is facing 13 felony counts in Georgia connected to efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 presidential election outcome. Key details: Trump has confirmed he won’t be participating in the first Republican primary debate, focusing instead on legal […]

  • Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo’s beloved Mario character, is stepping down

    Charles Martinet, the original voice of Nintendo icon Mario, is stepping down from his role, transitioning into the role of “Mario Ambassador” for Nintendo. Stepping down: Martinet, who has been voicing Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, will no longer be actively voicing the character, but will promote the brand globally. * As the […]

  • Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns from exile, further roiling Thai politics

    Ex-Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, has returned to the country after more than 15 years of self-imposed exile, coinciding with a parliamentary vote on the formation of a new government. Context: Thaksin’s arrival comes amid a formation of new government that his Pheu Thai Party is expected to lead. * Thaksin was taken to […]

  • Satellite images capture the extent of flooding in California after storm

    Satellite images reveal severe flooding in California, especially in Palm Springs and surrounding desert cities following a storm. Flooding overview: The desert cities east of Los Angeles, including the resort town of Palm Springs, received approximately 3 inches of rain. * For a region that typically sees about 5 inches of rain in a year, […]

  • Pfizer’s RSV vaccine to protect babies gets greenlight from FDA

    The FDA has approved Pfizer’s first RSV vaccine for expectant mothers, aimed at protecting newborn babies in their first six months of life. Highlights: FDA approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for expectant mothers * Pfizer’s new shot, named Abrysvo, will be administered during the third trimester of pregnancy to protect infants from the lower respiratory tract […]

  • In Maui, 850 people are still unaccounted for

    Around 850 people in Maui, Hawaii are still missing after wildfires ravaged the area earlier this month. Current efforts: The FBI is working with the Maui Police Department to match DNA samples from the missing with bodies recovered from the scene. * Maui’s government reported it has identified 27 of the 114 known victims so […]