Author: Gist It

  • Inside Russia’s attempts to hack Ukrainian military operations

    Ukrainian intelligence officials have unveiled details about an attempt by Russian state hackers to breach the Ukrainian military’s operational systems. The hacking attempt: Russian military intelligence hackers targeted Android tablet devices used by Ukrainian officers in order to gather intelligence. * The hackers intended to collect data from the devices and then create malware to […]

  • Iran has moved some American prisoners to house arrest — a step to possible release

    Four American prisoners held in Iran have been moved to house arrest, possibly signaling an upcoming release. In the spotlight: On Thursday, Lawyer Jared Genser, representing Siamak Namazi, the longest-held American prisoner, announced the transfer to house arrest. * The four prisoners were reportedly seen leaving Evin Prison, known for its abuse and harsh conditions. […]

  • More endangered red wolves will be released in the U.S. under a legal settlement

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has agreed to a legal settlement, committing to an eight-year plan to boost populations of endangered red wolves in North Carolina. Legal Resolution: USFWS is settling a lawsuit filed by conservation groups by agreeing to continue releasing red wolves into the wild in North Carolina. * Conservation groups […]

  • Inflation got a little higher in July as prices for rent and gas spiked

    July saw a slight increase in inflation due to rising costs of rent, gas, and groceries. Key Increases: The annual inflation rate in July was pushed slightly higher due to increases in consumer prices, particularly for rent and gasoline. * Consumer prices in July rose 3.2% from a year ago, following price decreases over the […]

  • How heat makes health inequity worse, hitting people with risks like diabetes harder

    Extreme heat exacerbates health inequity in the U.S., particularly affecting individuals with conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Health Impact: Extreme heat waves disproportionately affect individuals with common conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. * Cardiovascular conditions appear to be the leading cause of deaths related to extreme heat. * Heat can be […]

  • Up First briefing: Wildfires ravage Maui; meet the Women’s World Cup quarterfinalists

    A wildfire is causing devastation in Maui, fueled by winds from Hurricane Dora, young voter registration continues to be low in the U.S, and Novo Nordisk is pushing for Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs. Wildfires in Maui: A wildfire, accelerated by Hurricane Dora, has hit the Hawaiian island of Maui, claiming at least 36 […]

  • After decades, a tribe’s vision for a new marine sanctuary could be coming true

    The Chumash tribe’s long-term vision for a new national marine sanctuary along the central California coast could soon be realized, marking one of the first federal sanctuaries led by a Native American tribe. The backstory: The Chumash have sought for more than a decade to create the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. * The area […]

  • Man who threatened Biden shot in Utah

    A Utah man who had made threats to President Biden was shot and killed during an FBI raid. The threat: Craig Deleeuw Robertson was under investigation for making threats to President Joe Biden and New York prosecutor Alvin Bragg. * Robertson had planned to prepare his camouflage and sniper rifle for Biden’s upcoming visit to […]

  • Six takeaways from Disney’s quarterly earnings call

    Disney’s quarterly earnings demonstrate the company’s efforts to navigate shifting consumer behaviour, cord-cutting, and a weakened ad market. Key takeaways: Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, identified three areas of growth potential during the earnings call – films, parks and cruises, and streaming services. * Revenue from park visits and cruises rose by 13% to $8.3 billion, […]

  • A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at campaign event

    Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed at a political rally in Quito amid a wave of increasing violence in the country. The incident: Villavicencio was assassinated by an unknown gunman at a political event on Wednesday in Quito. * Social media videos appear to show the candidate exiting the event surrounded by […]