Cosmic Collision, Initial Hack Attack, Health Improvement Strategies: Daily News Roundup
Start your day informed with the latest news from around the globe. Here's a snapshot of today's top stories:
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2. Worry not about finding the perfect wine pairing for your soiree. A balanced selection can accentuate the taste and tone of your event without requiring extensive research.
3. In the world of politics, former President Trump has lashed out at those who question the circumstances surrounding the death of Jeffrey Epstein, amidst growing pressure within the GOP to release documents.
4. The American Heart Association's "Life's Simple 7" guidelines aim to help individuals achieve and maintain ideal cardiovascular health. The seven factors include a healthy diet, physical activity, smoking status, BMI, blood pressure, total cholesterol, and fasting plasma glucose.
5. Employers are planning to increase health care costs for workers in 2026, potentially raising deductibles and annual out-of-pocket maximums.
6. Good news for Africa! The first malaria drug for newborns and young infants is expected to be approved within weeks, with Ghana being the first to utilize it. Eight more African countries could follow suit within 90 days.
7. Former President Obama joked about divorce rumours circulating around him and his wife Michelle.
8. A rare Mars meteorite, weighing 54 pounds, was sold for $5.3 million at a Sotheby's New York auction.
9. Annette McKay revealed a secret after her first grandson was born, leading to an excavation in Ireland shedding light on stories buried for decades.
10. In a daring rescue, firefighters were able to save an uninjured paraglider who had crashed into power lines and the Red River in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
11. Joaquin Phoenix apologised for his disastrous 2009 interview with David Letterman.
12. Top headlines: Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he'll fire Powell after suggesting otherwise in a meeting with lawmakers.
13. A new study suggests that taking care of your heart influences the health of your entire body, and this can be broken down into factors known as "Life's Simple 7."
14. On this day in 1948, a seaplane crash during a short flight to Hong Kong marked the world's first airplane hijacking, with only one survivor.
15. Researchers have detected an unprecedented cosmic collision, involving the merger of two black holes each more massive than 100 suns.
16. Among Louisiana police chiefs, some were arrested and accused in a bribery scheme to help foreign nationals get visas.
17. Lastly, the Ga people in southeast Ghana have a unique tradition of intricately designing coffins for the deceased, with the procession taking a celebratory turn.
CNN's Today's 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Chris Good.
- Besides politics, you can also stay informed about health and wellness, as the American Heart Association presents "Life's Simple 7" guidelines aimed at ideal cardiovascular health.
- In addition to politics, there's a solution for those who worry about wine pairings: a balanced selection can enhance the taste and atmosphere of any event.
- Moving on from wine, the medical-conditions sector reports good news for Africa, with a newly-approved malaria drug for newborns and young infants.
- Fitness and exercise enthusiasts can maintain health by focusing on the seven factors identified in the American Heart Association's "Life's Simple 7" guidelines.
- For those concerned about finance, employers are planning to increase health care costs for workers in 2026, potentially impacting employees' health-and-wellness budgets.
- On the topic of finance, a rare Mars meteorite sold for $5.3 million at a Sotheby's New York auction, attracting attention in the world of space and astronomy.
- As for lifestyle, former President Obama joked about divorce rumors, while his grandson's birth led to an archaeological discovery shedding light on stories buried for decades.
- In the entertainment field, Joaquin Phoenix apologized for a disastrous 2009 interview, and CNN reported on top headlines, including Trump's skepticism about firing Powell as Federal Reserve chair.
- There's also general news about a bribery scheme among Louisiana police chiefs, and a unique coffin tradition among the Ga people in Ghana.
- Lastly, sports fans can follow a daring rescue story where firefighters saved an uninjured paraglider who crashed into power lines and the Red River.
- In conclusion, from politics to medical-conditions, finance, and lifestyle—and many areas in between—CNN's Today's 5 Things PM keeps you updated on the day's most important news stories.
