Flesh-eating worm, baffling cold case, cameos on ‘Friends’: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Kimberly Richardson, CNN
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1️⃣ Flesh-eating worm
A New World screwworm has been detected in southern Texas, marking its first appearance in American livestock in decades. The impact could cost billions and push beef prices even higher.
2️⃣ Big breakthrough?
When a massive underwater volcano erupted in 2022, it unleashed one of the most violent blasts in modern history. Scientists say the explosion may have done something unexpected and potentially helpful.
3️⃣ Finding religion
A New Jersey murder case baffled investigators and eventually went cold. More than 30 years later, a man said he decided to confess after his pastor encouraged him to do the right thing.
4️⃣ Goal-getters
Everyone’s got a World Cup prediction — including Goldman Sachs. The investment bank crunched the numbers to forecast a winner. Take a look.
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5️⃣ ‘They were nervous!’
Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow revisit their favorite “Friends” episodes and share how guest stars had to adjust their acting styles for TV.
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💥 Scary collision: Surveillance video shows two vehicles crash before one slams into a home near Miami. Several people were injured.
Top headlines
- Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information
- Republicans reject multiple efforts to kill Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
- CBS News races to steady ‘60 Minutes’ after Scott Pelley’s firing
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Quiz time
🍌 Maurizio Cattelan’s notorious banana artwork has been stolen — again. Which museum lost it this time?
A. Centre Pompidou-Metz in France
B. Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
C. Tate Modern in London
D. Galleria Borghese in Rome
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🧠 Quiz answer: A. The theft was reported by a security guard at the Centre Pompidou-Metz in eastern France, according to the museum.
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