Author: Gist It
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Biden will designate a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother
President Biden is set to designate a national monument across three sites to honor Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, who are both known as catalysts for the civil rights movement. Momentous decision: President Biden is expected to sign the proclamation designating the monuments on what would have been Emmett Till’s 82nd birthday. * […]
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A Major League Soccer trainer was fired for flashing the ‘OK’ hand sign in a photo
D.C. United’s head athletic trainer, Reade Whitney, has been fired for allegedly making a controversial hand gesture. Driving the news: The soccer team D.C. United announced on Friday the termination of their head athletic trainer. * Reade Whitney was fired following a team photo showing him with an attempted “OK” hand gesture, known to be […]
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Here’s what happens to the body in extreme temperatures — and how heat becomes deadly
Heat is the most deadly extreme weather condition, causing more deaths annually in the U.S. than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined. This article details how the human body reacts to extreme heat and the potentially fatal consequences. Physiological Response: Excessive heat exposes the human body to three primary deadly risks * The human body attempts […]
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Indian rescuers find 27 dead and dozens are missing after rains cause landslide
Rescue operations in western India continue after monsoon rains caused a major landslide, leaving 27 dead and 78 unaccounted for. Disaster details: A massive landslide struck Irshalwadi village in Raigadh district, about 50 miles from Mumbai, burying at least 17 of the Village’s 48 houses. * The landslide, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, has left […]
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Cambodia’s leader Hun Sen is set to win an election again after opposition suppressed
Long-serving Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is set to win another term in a general election that critics say was surrounded by suppression and manipulation of opposition groups. Election Developments: The voting process started without any significant international observers from Western countries, citing the election lacked conditions to be considered free and fair. * International […]
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The Women’s World Cup expanded to 32 teams this year. Has the quality suffered?
The 2023 Women’s World Cup expanded from 24 teams to 32, leading to questions about whether the quality of play would diminish, however, new teams have displayed robust performances. Background: The Women’s World Cup, held every four years, began with 12 countries in 1991 and expanded over the years to 16, then 24, and it […]
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A Honduras mayor gambled on a plan for her town. She got 80 guitars … and a lot more
Honduras mayor Suyapa Jaqueline Trejo has embarked on a project to provide music lessons for the youth in her municipality, Macuelizo, as a way of retaining them and engaging support from those who have migrated to the US. Migration Crisis: Honduras, represented by Macuelizo, a town composed of several villages, has witnessed an exodus of […]
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2,000 people have been evacuated as a wildfire rages on the Greek island of Rhodes
A large wildfire occurring on the Greek island of Rhodes has required the evacuation of about 2,000 people, including tourists, due to its spread towards the coast. Evacuation details: Fire department officials have ordered an evacuation affecting two seaside resorts and other areas. * Around 2,000 people, including tourists, were evacuated by sea, with the […]
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An Afghan teen makes it to the U.S., but his family is left behind in Kabul
An Afghan teenager now working in the U.S. recounts the difficult journey that has left him separated from his family who remain in Kabul, fearing the new Taliban regime. Dangerous Departure: The teen, known as BH, managed to escape from Afghanistan amidst the chaotic evacuation at Kabul International Airport but became separated from his family. […]
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Rabbits have overrun a suburban Florida community. Volunteers hop to the rescue
Dozens of domesticated rabbits are causing controversy and concern in the Jenada Isle neighborhood of Wilton Manors, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A furry takeover: An alleged release of lionhead rabbits into the wild two years ago has resulted in the population outnumbering the 81 homes in the neighborhood. * This has divided the […]