Author: Gist It
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UN Command says it’s communicating with North Korea over detained U.S. soldier
The U.N. Command has started conversations with North Korea concerning an American soldier, Pvt. Travis King, who crossed the border into North Korea last week. Setting the scene: Pvt. Travis King reportedly ran into North Korea across the Koreas’ heavily armed border, instead of heading to Fort Bliss, Texas as planned. * U.S. officials have […]
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Latest on Ukraine: As Russia pounds Odesa, Moscow and Crimea become targets
Russia is accused of launching drone attacks on Moscow and Crimea, while its ongoing assault on the Ukrainian city of Odesa intensifies. Key events to watch: Russia alleges that Ukraine initiated a “terrorist drone attack” on Moscow, while there are also reports of an overnight drone attack on Crimea. * The 2022 Nobel Peace Prize […]
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Herbal supplement Kratom targeted by lawsuits after a string of deaths
Kratom, a popular herbal supplement mostly sold in the United States, is facing numerous wrongful death lawsuits following related fatalities. Product overview: Kratom is made from the dried leaves of a tree in the coffee family and has been used as a folk medicine in Southeast Asia for centuries. * It’s sold in many businesses […]
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Up First briefing: State of the economy; a possible Trump indictment; difficult bosses
The Up First briefing covers economic forecasts, potential indictments against former President Donald Trump, and legislative advancements by House Republicans. State of the Economy: Economists are optimistic that the Federal Reserve can control inflation and avoid a recession, though risks remain. * The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates again. * A downturn […]
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Netanyahu leaves hospital as Israel faces a key vote over divisive legal changes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was released from the hospital after an emergency heart procedure as Israel faces a contentious parliamentary vote expected to disrupt the country’s justice system. The new plan: Netanyahu’s government which includes ultranationalist and ultra-religious parties, proposed a major judicial overhaul that has been causing unrest and division within the country. […]
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Could the U.S. still see a recession? A handy primer about the confusing economy
Despite previous cautions of a recession, the U.S economy is demonstrating unexpected resilience and experts see signs of improvement. Economic recovery: Inflation loomed for two years, but has softened, with annual inflation in June 3%, marking an improvement from the previous year when it was over 9%. * The unemployment rate is a close 50-year […]
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Indonesian boat capsizes, leaving more than a dozen dead and others missing
An overloaded passenger boat capsized off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 19 missing individuals. Incident details: The boat was transporting passengers from Lanto village to Lagili village in Sulawesi when it capsized just after midnight on Monday. * Local search and rescue agency head Mohammad Arafah revealed that the wooden […]
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Bell tolls for Wisconsin man who wins the Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest
A Wisconsin man, Gerrit Marshall, won the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, part of Key West’s annual Hemingway Days celebration. At the heart of the competition: 68-year-old Marshall triumphed over nearly 140 other entrants after 11 attempts. * He celebrated victory on his birthday at Sloppy Joe’s Bar, a favorite of Ernest Hemingway when he lived in […]
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Bye bye birdie. Elon Musk says Twitter is changing its logo to the letter X
Elon Musk, Twitter’s owner, has announced plans to replace the company’s bird logo with the letter “X”, and that it will begin redirecting users from the URL X.com to Twitter. Changes afoot: Musk stated an interim new logo will go live on Sunday, marking some of the most significant changes to the platform since he […]
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Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wins the Tour de France for the 2nd straight year
Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard has won the Tour de France for the second consecutive year. The Big Picture: Vingegaard secured his victory in the 110th edition of the Tour de France before the largely ceremonial final stage in Paris. * The three-week race spanned 3,405 kilometers (or 2,116 miles) with eight mountain stages across five […]