Tropical threat, bungee jump tragedy, all about aliens: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN
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1️⃣ Tropical threat
States along the US Gulf Coast can expect significant amounts of rain and potentially dangerous flooding. Parts of Texas and Louisiana are under a tropical storm watch, and the system would be named Arthur if it develops.
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2️⃣ Career pivot
Millions of Americans are struggling to find work in this tough job market, but healthcare is emerging as a lifeline for those willing to try something new. Nursing assistants and home health aides are an easy entry point.
3️⃣ Together time
A new study found nearly 70% of kids were on their phones or watching TV during their last family meal — but the number was even higher among parents. Here’s how to have distraction-free dinners.
4️⃣ All about aliens
Whether he meant to or not, director Steven Spielberg has been trying to convince the world of the existence of extraterrestrials for decades. His latest film, “Disclosure Day,” takes that idea and runs with it.
5️⃣ Eating right
Tines up or down? “Zigzag” or “Continental”? The subtleties of silverware can be hard to master, but etiquette experts say there’s more than one right way to hold your cutlery.
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Fatal mistake: A bungee jump in Brazil turned deadly after a 21-year-old woman was apparently thrown from a bridge without a safety cord. Three people were detained for questioning.
Top headlines
- 19-year-old would-be attacker of UFC event sought to use drones and was referred to police by his parents, FBI says
- Federal judge chides ICE for ‘public attack’ on judge that put her in ‘personal danger’
- Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae
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⛑️ Daring rescue: CNN’s Will Ripley goes inside a high-risk cave rescue in Laos that took an incredible turn during a last-ditch effort to save lives when some of the trapped men emerged.
For CNN subscribers
- US intel assesses Iran can shut down the Strait of Hormuz at will from now on
- ‘Afraid to get my next bill’: Americans brace for higher costs to cool their homes this summer
- Can the World Cup transform this Midwestern city into a global tourist hub?
Quiz time
🫱🏻🫲🏽 Where is this week’s Group of 7 summit of world leaders taking place?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Japan
D. Ukraine
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🧠 Quiz answer: B. The G7 summit is being held at the French spa resort Évian-les-Bains.
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