Author: Gist It
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Rudy Giuliani concedes he made false statements against 2 Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani has admitted in a court filing that he made false statements against two Georgia election workers in relation to the 2020 elections. Legal Details: Giuliani acknowledged that he made claims that were “defamatory per se,” “actionable,” and “false” against Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss who were previously accused of mishandling ballots during […]
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Niger’s presidential guard has detained President Bazoum, raising fears of a coup
Soldiers from Niger’s presidential guard have detained President Mohamed Bazoum, stoking fears of a coup attempt. Behind the scenes: Soldiers have blocked the presidential palace and the current whereabouts of President Bazoum are unclear. * According to Agence France-Presse news agency, soldiers have detained the president but their demands still remain unknown. Regional response: The […]
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NAACP’s Ivory Toldson discusses the investigation into Harvard legacy admissions
Ivory Toldson from the NAACP discusses the Department of Education’s civil rights investigation into Harvard University’s legacy admissions in a recent NPR interview. Driving the news: The Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into legacy admissions at Harvard University. * This investigation is of great interest to NAACP’s Ivory Toldson. The conversation: […]
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Up First briefing: Fed could hike rates; Threads under pressure; get healthy with NEAT
Today, the Federal Reserve is expected to announce another hike in interest rates, the White House pushes for more accessible mental health care, Meta’s new app Threads faces scrutiny, and a federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s new asylum rules. Financial Watch: The Federal Reserve is anticipated to raise interest rates in an attempt […]
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At the Women’s World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands — a rematch of the 2019 final
U.S. Women’s National Team will face the Netherlands in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, a rematch of the 2019 final which the U.S. team won. Crucial match-up: The U.S. team will face the Netherlands in a match that could decide which team advances to the tournament’s knockout round next month. * Despite their opening 3-0 […]
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‘This has become a sacred alley.’ The face of Emad Sharghi imprisoned in Iran
Emad Sharghi, an American held in Iran since 2018, is memorialized along with others on a decaying mural, symbolizing the passage of time. Background: The mural depicts faces of Americans detained overseas, including Emad Sharghi’s, who has been held in Iran since 2018. * The artist, Isaac Campbell, purposely used materials that would decay over […]
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At the Women’s World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands – a rematch of the 2019 final
The U.S. Women’s National Team is set to face the Netherlands in a 2023 World Cup match up, a rematch of the 2019 final which the U.S. won. The big match: The U.S team is fresh off a 3-0 victory over Vietnam, and now faces Netherlands, making this a pivotal game for both teams to […]
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Someone could steal your medical records and bill you for their care
Medical identity theft, which can involve criminals either stealing personal data to bill victims for their own care or selling stolen data in bulk for financial fraud, is emerging as a significant problem, with some 27,821 cases reported in 2022. Understanding the issue: Medical identity theft involves criminals stealing peoples’ personal data either to use […]
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This CDC data shows where rates of heat-related illness are highest
Increased levels of heat-related illness in the U.S. this year have been captured by data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Understanding the data: CDC’s Heat & Health Tracker provides real-time health information from emergency departments, serving as an early warning system. * The CDC analyses anonymized information from electronic health records […]
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The U.S. dedicates a new embassy in Tonga in a bid for more influence in the Pacific
The U.S. has opened a new embassy in Tonga as part of efforts to increase its influence in the Pacific region amid tensions with China. The visit: Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Tonga, marking his third tour of the Pacific islands since taking office. * He participated in the dedication ceremony of a new […]