Author: Gist It

  • Texas abortion bans lifted temporarily for medical emergencies, judge rules

    A Texas judge has temporarily lifted the state’s abortion bans for medical emergencies, following a lawsuit from a group of women and doctors. The ruling: Travis County District Judge Jessica Mangrum ruled in favor of the women and doctors, stating that the “uncertainty regarding the scope of the medical exception and the related threat of […]

  • Noted defense attorney Charles Ogletree dies

    Charles Ogletree, renowned defense attorney and Harvard Law School professor known for his fight for racial equality and social justice, has died at the age of 70. History and impact: Charles Ogletree was a highly respected figure both in academia and in courtrooms. * Recognized for his advocacy for marginalized communities, he served as a […]

  • Opera singer David Daniels pleads guilty in sexual assault trial

    Opera singer David Daniels, and his husband Scott Walters, plead guilty to drugging and raping a young vocalist in 2010. The crime: Daniels, one of the opera world’s most well-known countertenors, along with Walters admitted to drugging and assaulting plaintiff Samuel Schultz. * Schultz was a 23-year-old graduate student when he met the couple at […]

  • Roller coaster riders rescued from 205-foot drop amid mechanical issues

    Riders aboard the Magnum XL-200 roller coaster at Cedar Point amusement park experienced unexpected excitement when a mechanical issue stopped the ride at the top of a 205-foot drop. Incident Details: At least five passengers had to evacuate the roller coaster on Tuesday due to a mechanical problem that stopped the ride suddenly. * The […]

  • Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 cars and urge outdoor parking due to fire risk

    Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 92,000 cars in the U.S. due to concerns of overheating oil pump controllers potentially causing fires, and are urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors. Details: The recall includes 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra and Kona vehicles by Hyundai, and 2023 Soul and Sportage vehicles, as well as 2023 and […]

  • Russian opposition activist Navalny is sentenced to 19 more years in prison

    Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been convicted on extremism charges and sentenced to an additional 19 years in prison amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Latest Judgement: Navalny’s trial took place behind closed doors in a maximum security prison where he is already serving a 9-year sentence. * He was found guilty of financing […]

  • The economy added jobs at a solid pace in July, reinforcing hopes about the economy

    The US economy gained 187,000 jobs in July, reinforcing optimism about economic stability. The big picture: Employers consistently added jobs in July, with health care and hospitality seeing increases, while factories and transportation faced cuts. * The unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.5%, remaining near a 50-year low. * The Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes […]

  • Antarctica has a lot less sea ice than usual. That’s bad news for all of us

    Antarctica’s sea ice is at a record low level, potentially contributing to global sea level rise and climate issues. What’s happening: Antarctica’s sea ice usually fluctuates annually, growing in the cold winter months and shrinking in the summer. This year, however, satellite data shows that almost a million square miles of ice is missing, marking […]

  • At Yemeni prosthetics clinic, the patients keep coming even though the war has slowed

    The long-running civil war in Yemen may be slowing down, but people continue arriving at a prosthetics clinic in Taiz, underscoring the lasting impact of the conflict. Personal impact: Shaimaa Ali Ahmed, a 12-year-old girl, is one civilian living with the war’s fallout. * Shaimaa lost her leg in 2017 when she found an unexploded […]

  • Up First briefing: Trump pleads not guilty; July job numbers; Women’s World Cup

    Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to felony charges, Americans wait for July’s job numbers, and the Women’s World Cup knockout stage begins tomorrow. Top news: Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to four felony counts related to alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. * Trump was the only individual named […]