Short selling, cholesterol advice, best nude beaches: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN
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5 things
1️⃣ Back in fashion
The most popular trades on Wall Street for the past couple of years have been pretty simple: Buy Big Tech and ride the AI wave. But a riskier strategy is making a comeback — short selling, or betting that a stock will go down.
2️⃣ When wars collide
The Caspian Sea has been sucked into the growing conflict between Iran and its adversaries in the Middle East. The world’s largest lake also serves as a vital artery in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
➕ Trump says US halted strikes after Iran sought to renew peace talks
3️⃣ Cholesterol advice
New guidelines made millions more American adults eligible for statins. CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains what that means — and whether it should change your treatment plan.
4️⃣ Yakety yak
On the high-altitude plains of Tibet, scientists are creating fluffy, horned clones in an effort to revive a species revered by locals. But some critics are raising ethical concerns.
5️⃣ Bizarre and beautiful
Photographer Sarah Silbiger and her partner took a yearlong road trip across the US and captured the country through the window of their Winnebago. Take a look.
Watch this
🚛 Left hanging: This 18-wheeler ended up dangling off a concrete barrier on the side of a highway after a crash in Houston. Two people suffered minor injuries.
Click the picture above to watch.
Top headlines
- NYT: Kohberger says he wants to withdraw plea and face trial for murder of Idaho college students
- 15-year-old detained in Seattle food festival shooting that left 3 dead and toddler hospitalized
- Trump asks Supreme Court to let him curtail mail voting
Check this out
👗 ‘Dress-up party’: The uber-rich, dysfunctional family at the center of the new movie “Rosebush Pruning” is bonded by blood, desire and intense interest in designer labels.
For CNN subscribers
- 6 looming questions about the Iran war
- ‘It seems like recklessness to me’: High-speed chases by Trump’s Park Police have accelerated
- A former addict protects the Constitution and supports his family — by rage-baiting strangers
Quiz time
🫓 Lucknow is finally getting global attention as a food city thanks to its long-standing culinary traditions. Where is it located?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Afghanistan
D. Bangladesh
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
Thanks for reading
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🧠 Quiz answer: A. Lucknow is considered one of India’s greatest culinary cities, though it’s often overshadowed by destinations such as Delhi and Mumbai.
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