Author: Gist It
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Trump says he received a letter saying he’s a target of DOJ’s Jan. 6 investigation
Former President Donald Trump has stated he’s a target of the grand jury probe into efforts linked to the January 6, 2021 Capitol siege. Proclamation Claim: According to Trump, he learned on Sunday that he may be charged with a federal crime related to the event. * He interprets the target letter as an indicator […]
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U.S. man is detained in North Korea after crossing the border
A U.S. man has been detained in North Korea after crossing the border during an orientation tour of the Joint Security Area. Driving the news: The man was on a tour of the Joint Security Area, a border village between North and South Korea when he crossed the border. * The United Nations body overseeing […]
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Up First briefing: Trump hearing; U.S-China climate talks; Taylor Swift breaks records
Today’s top headlines include a Florida court hearing regarding former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case, U.S-China climate talks featuring John Kerry, and Taylor Swift breaking Billboard records. Trump case hearing: Today, a Florida court will decide when the trial regarding Trump’s classified documents will proceed. * Last week, Trump asked for a postponement until […]
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‘Crook Manifesto’ takes Colson Whitehead’s heist hero in search of Jackson 5 tickets
“Crook Manifesto”, a sequel to Colson Whitehead’s 2021 novel “Harlem Shuffle”, takes the protagonist on a quest to secure Jackson 5 concert tickets for his daughter. The plot unfolds: The novel, set in 1971, revisits the life of Ray, a hustler of stolen goods, now caught in the changing cultural and social realities of New […]
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It’s a journey to the center of the rare earths discovered in Sweden
A major deposit of rare-earth metals critical for clean energy technologies has been discovered by Swedish company LKAB in its iron ore mine in Kiruna. Discovery Details: The large deposit of rare-earth metals, named Per Geijer, was discovered mixed with iron ore in LKAB’s mine. * The iron ore mine is one of the world’s […]
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‘Hospital-at-home’ trend means family members must be caregivers – ready or not
The growing trend of “hospital-at-home” care presents both new opportunities and challenges for patients and their families. Defining the trend: “Hospital-at-home” programs offer home-based for those who are seriously ill but stable enough to avoid hospitalization. * This system outfits patients’ homes with equipment and arranges for healthcare personnel visits, as seen in Chad Semling’s […]
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No winner in Monday’s Powerball drawing has the jackpot approaching $1 billion
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold in the latest drawing. The winner-less drawing: Monday’s Powerball drawing saw no winner, pushing the jackpot to approach $1 billion. * No ticket matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball 2 in the latest […]
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Tribes object. But a federal ruling approves construction of the largest lithium mine
A U.S. appeals court has denied an attempt by tribes to halt the construction of North America’s largest lithium mine in Nevada, approved by the U.S. government. Court decision: On Monday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the approval of the Thacker Pass mine by the U.S. government did not violate federal environmental […]
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The New York Police Department has sworn in a Latino commissioner for the first time
Edward Caban has made history as the first Latino commissioner of the New York Police Department. Appointing a pioneer: Edward Caban, who is of Puerto Rican descent, was sworn in as the 46th police commissioner on Monday. * Caban has been with the NYPD since 1991 and has served in a variety of roles, including […]
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Prolific Brazilian composer and pianist João Donato dies at 88
Renowned Brazilian composer and pianist João Donato has passed away at the age of 88. Driving the news: The death of João Donato, an influential figure in bossa nova and other genres, was confirmed on his verified Instagram account. * Local media reported that the cause of his passing was pneumonia. Donato’s legacy: With a […]