Author: Gist It
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Netflix shows steady growth amid writers and actors strikes
Netflix has reported steady financial growth for Q2 amidst Hollywood labor disputes and a slowdown in the media market. Financial Rundown: Netflix’s share price is now double its value from a year ago, adding 5.9 million customers in Q2. * Netflix has 238.4 million global paid memberships and its revenue reached $8.2 billion. * The […]
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Denied abortion for a doomed pregnancy, she tells Texas court: ‘There was no mercy’
A courtroom in Austin, Texas heard dramatic testimonies from three women as part of a case to challenge the state’s abortion laws. Hearing overview: The case, put forth by the Center for Reproductive Rights, seeks clarity and workability in medical exceptions to Texas’ abortion laws. * The case alleges that the laws harm patients and […]
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New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on the eve of the Women’s World Cup
A gunman killed two people and injured multiple others at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand, on the eve of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The event: The shooting occurred near the hotel where Team Norway was staying and did not postpone the World Cup from kicking off. * Acting Police Superintendent Sunny Patel […]
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Stanford president resigns after fallout from falsified data in his research
Stanford University’s president, Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne, resigns due to manipulated data discovered in several of his academic reports. Background: Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne authored 12 reports containing falsified data, including manipulated lab panels and altered blot results. * The board of trustees found that he was not the main contributor to the facts and figures in […]
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Federal public defenders warn budget cuts may threaten ability to represent clients
Federal public defenders warn that budget cuts may significantly impact their ability to represent clients, potentially affecting over 90% of people accused of crimes in federal courts. Budget Crisis: Federal public defenders face a severe budget shortfall with potential to cut more than 10% of the current workforce. * If Congress proceeds with its existing […]
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Russia’s nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply
Russia’s decision to withdraw from a deal facilitating the export of Ukrainian grain has escalated concerns about global food supply. Why it matters: On July 17, Russia backed out from an agreement put in place since July 2022, aiding the export of Ukraine’s grain, a significant contributor to global food supply. * The Kenyan government […]
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Is ‘Toxic Fashion’ making us sick? A look at the chemicals lurking in our clothes
Alden Wicker discusses the presence and potential dangers of toxic chemicals in our clothes in his new work ‘To Dye For.’ Inciting Incident: In 2018, Delta airlines introduced new uniforms made of synthetic-blend fabric that reportedly made flight attendants sick. * This marked a notable instance of apparent health issues potentially related to chemicals in […]
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Las Vegas police investigating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder have searched a Nevada home
Las Vegas police have executed a search warrant in a suburban Nevada home related to the unsolved murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Background: Tupac Shakur was a renowned rapper whose death at age 25 fueled speculation and inspired numerous works in popular culture. * Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in […]
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As seas get hotter, South Florida gets slammed by an ocean heat wave
South Florida is currently facing an ocean heat wave, with ocean temperatures rising five degrees above normal since early July, potentially leading to a variety of ecological issues. Crisis brewing: An ocean heat wave around Florida could lead to various disasters, including fuelling hurricanes, causing coral bleaching and worsening record heat on land. * The […]
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Putin won’t attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the economic BRICS summit in Johannesburg set for next month, to avoid an international arrest warrant related to alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Summit Details: The Johannesburg summit brings together Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – known collectively as BRICS. * It is expected that […]