Author: Gist It

  • The 75th Emmy Awards show has been postponed

    The 75th Emmy Awards, scheduled for September 18, has been postponed due to actors and writers strikes, marking the first delay of the ceremony since 2001. Postponed Event: The Emmy ceremony has officially been delayed due to strikes by television writers and actors. * Vendors for the event were advised that the ceremony will not […]

  • Can states’ bans on transgender care hold up in court? We break down the arguments

    Nearly half of the 20 U.S. states that restrict gender-affirming hormone therapy are currently being questioned in federal court, with the primary issue being whether these bans violate the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The big question: The central issue of these lawsuits is whether bans on gender-affirming care violate the Fourteenth Amendment, which […]

  • House and Senate on a collision course toward a government shutdown (again)

    The House and Senate are at odds over terms to fund the federal government, potentially leading to a government shutdown after the September 30 deadline, further complicated by disagreements within the Republican party and between the two houses of Congress. Key players: The House Freedom Caucus are placing pressure on Kevin McCarthy, the Speaker of […]

  • Up First briefing: Extreme heat and hospitals; Trump faces new charges; summer reads

    Today’s top stories include a potential government shutdown, extreme summer heat affecting hospitals, additional charges for former President Trump, and hazing allegations against Northwestern University’s sports clubs. Budget controversy: Congress and the Biden administration have until September 30 to avoid a government shutdown. * House Republicans have added controversial items to the budget bills, causing […]

  • Up First briefing: Government shutdown looms; extreme heat and hospitals; losing a pet

    Today’s top stories include a possible government shutdown, fallout from extreme summer temperatures, and additional charges in the Trump investigation. Government shutdown looms: Congress and the Biden administration are racing to prevent a government shutdown by September 30. * After reaching an agreement last month, some House Republicans presented controversial additions to the bills, causing […]

  • Singapore has executed a woman for the first time in nearly two decades

    Singapore has executed its first woman in about two decades for drug trafficking, amidst protests from critics who argue the death penalty does not deter drug use or availability. The Details: Friday’s execution involved Saridewi Binte Djamani, who was convicted in 2018 for possessing over 30 grams of heroin. * According to Singapore’s Central Narcotics […]

  • Ukraine struggles to rebuild a navy destroyed by Russia

    Ukraine is grappling with rebuilding its naval force, which was decimated by Russia, amidst ongoing ship blockades in the Black Sea. Challenges ahead: Ukraine is struggling with several challenges as it rebuilds its naval fleet in the midst of a war. * Tasked with guarding against Russian sea-launched missile strikes, Ukraine is also working to […]

  • As these farmworkers’ children seek a different future, who will pick the crops?

    Farmers across the U.S. are finding it increasingly hard to source labor, especially as the children of long-time farmworkers are pursuing different career paths. The big picture: There is growing concern among farmers about finding enough workers to maintain their farms. * Decades ago, migrant farmworkers moved around the U.S. for farming jobs, but increased […]

  • With Russia dominating the Black Sea, Ukraine’s navy tries to rebuild

    Russia’s dominance over the Black Sea complicates Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild its navy, while facing a blockade on its crucial grain exports. The big picture: Ukraine’s navy was wiped out by Russia, which now holds control over the Black Sea. * This Russian control is posing major challenges for Ukraine as it tries to rebuild […]

  • LeBron James’ son is released from hospital days after suffering a cardiac arrest

    Bronny James, son of NBA star LeBron James, was released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during basketball practice. The Incident: Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest at University of Southern California’s basketball practice on Monday. * After the health scare, the 18-year-old freshman basketball player was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los […]