Author: Gist It

  • India’s Parliament reinstates opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker

    India’s Parliament has reinstated opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker, shortly after the country’s top court temporarily halted his controversial criminal defamation conviction. Back in play: On Monday, India’s Parliament restored Rahul Gandhi’s status despite his pending defamation case. * Gandhi is a strong critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to […]

  • Latest on Ukraine: Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes; Kyiv removes Soviet symbol

    This week in Ukraine saw increased drone strikes between Russia and Ukraine, the removal of Soviet symbols by Ukrainian authorities, and the continuation of peace talks. Key Events This Week: Drone strikes have increased between Russia and Ukraine, targeting key terrains and infrastructure. * Russia targeted Odesa and Kyiv, hitting a key Ukrainian port near […]

  • ‘Hank the Tank,’ the bear behind 21 home invasions, has been captured near Lake Tahoe

    “Hank the Tank,” a female bear behind 21 home invasions, has been captured by wildlife biologists near Lake Tahoe and slated for relocation. Bear saga unpacked: The bear, formally known as Bear 64F, was caught on Friday with her three young cubs, having been linked to 21 cases of breaking and entering. * Reports of […]

  • Montgomery’s mayor is promising justice after a Riverfront brawl

    A brawl at Riverfront Park in Montgomery, Alabama, that went viral promises to see justice served, according to the city’s mayor, Steven L. Reed. Driving the news: On Saturday, Montgomery police responded to a large fight at the city’s waterfront, resulting in multiple arrests and the issuing of four active warrants, with more potentially to […]

  • Up First briefing: Trump fights protective order; FDA approves postpartum pill

    Prosecutors seek a protective order in Trump’s Jan. 6 legal case, the FDA approves a pill for postpartum depression, and a regional African bloc gives ultimatum to Niger’s coup leaders. Trump facing legal constraints: The former President’s lawyers have until 5 pm to respond to a request for a protective order in his criminal case […]

  • Trucking giant Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles

    Major U.S. trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy following years of financial struggles, despite receiving a $700 million pandemic-era loan three years ago. Background: Yellow Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following years of financial difficulties amplified by poor management and strategic decisions. * Yellow Corp. was previously known as YRC Worldwide Inc. and […]

  • Some state Republican parties are struggling and seeing deep divisions

    Several state Republican parties are experiencing significant internal conflict and financial difficulties, in some cases following election losses. Struggling finances and rifts: Certain state GOPs are financially unstable and in disagreement about the party’s future. * In Minnesota, the state Republican Party had only $50 cash on hand this spring after continuous election losses. * […]

  • New charges against Trump focus on lies. Scholars see an authoritarian playbook

    The latest federal case against Donald Trump is shedding light on how his presidency utilized false and baseless claims, with some scholars identifying parallels with historical authoritarian figures. The backdrop: The indictment implies that Trump and his co-conspirators allegedly used lies with the criminal intention of overturning the results of the 2020 election. * This […]

  • The future is uncertain for the U.S. after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup

    The United States Women’s Soccer team crashed out of the World Cup after a penalties defeat to Sweden but despite the disappointment, the evolution of the game and a crop of promising young talent provide hope. Unexpected outcome: The once-dominant Americans recorded their earliest exit ever from the Women’s World Cup, demonstrating the growing parity […]

  • ‘Barbie’ is the only billion-dollar blockbuster solely directed by a woman

    ‘Barbie’, directed by Greta Gerwig, is set to become the first billion-dollar blockbuster entirely directed by a woman. Record breaker: ‘Barbie’ is projected to surpass $1 billion in worldwide earnings according to Warner Bros., making Gerwig the first and only woman to solely direct a film reaching this awe-inspiring milestone. * While some other women […]