A Motivating Tale of a Paralympic Contender, Disney's Financial Dilemma, and the Cucumber Frenzy: Recap of Today's Headlines
👋 Welcome to 5 Things Evening Edition! Discussing politics can be a delicate matter, no matter who you're conversing with. In the workplace, it can get even trickier. A recent Gallup survey revealed that almost half of US workers had a recent political discussion with a coworker — but it can be a double-edged sword.
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1️⃣ Strength in unity: Three years ago, Zakia Khudadadi successfully escaped the chaos in Afghanistan and now calls Paris home. As she prepares to compete in the Paralympics, the talented taekwondo athlete aims to inspire women globally.
2️⃣ Costly celebration: Disney recently announced several new theme park projects, and fans are likely to check them out, costs aside. However, many families are finding they can no longer afford to visit the "Happiest Place on Earth," which is causing concern for the entertainment giant.
3️⃣ Crazy for cucumbers: While cucumbers often receive little recognition, one TikTok influencer's affection for them has garnered him millions of followers. By sharing his favorite recipes — sliced, diced, and blended — his cucumber love is trending.
4️⃣ Titanic relic: After over a century, a newspaper detailing the aftermath of the Titanic disaster was discovered in the back of an English wardrobe. The front page portrays two women patiently waiting to view a list of survivors.
5️⃣ Thin brows: The barely-there brow trend is making a comeback based on runway shows and red carpets. If you're considering a simpler look, you might want to break out your tweezers or schedule a waxing session — or simply wait for the following trend.
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👀 Remarkable rescue: A worker in southern Spain rescued a young boy who climbed onto the railing of a balcony. By inching along the ledge, the man saved the child from falling to the ground.
Top headlines
• Harris to deliver keynote address on final night of Democratic National Convention• Supreme Court blocks some Arizona proof-of-citizenship requirements for elections• FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines during ongoing summer surge
What's trending
🎞️ Trailer withdrawn: Lionsgate pulled the preview for the upcoming Francis Ford Coppola film “Megalopolis” following allegations that some critic quotes were fabricated.
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💎 Gigantic gem: A massive 2,492-carat rough diamond, believed to be the second most substantial ever found, was discovered in Botswana, according to a mining company.
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👁️ The estimated cost of a quick surgical procedure that permanently alters eye color. Experts warn that it is a risky procedure.
Quotable
🥃 Celebrate! The well-known celebrity has introduced her newest venture — a luxury whiskey inspired by her Prohibition-era great-grandfather.
Quiz time
🇺🇿 Which is the most populous country in central Asia? A. MongoliaB. AfghanistanC. UzbekistanD. Tajikistan⬇️ Check for the answer below.
Your well-being
😓 Hot flashes: An experimental pill that reduces hot flash discomfort and improves sleep for women going through menopause without hormones was recently announced by the drugmaker.
Positive vibes
😎 We conclude on an optimistic note: Researchers reviewed approximately 1,500 climate policies worldwide and identified 63 "success stories" that significantly lowered pollution. Their findings provide a roadmap for future initiatives — and some surprising results.
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🧠 Quiz answer: It is Uzbekistan, a former Soviet republic that has invested in ambitious art and architecture projects, promoting Uzbek art on a global stage. Test your knowledge with CNN's daily news quiz in tomorrow morning's 5 Things newsletter.📧 Discover all of CNN's newsletters.
5 Things Evening Edition is produced by CNN's Tricia Escobedo, Meghan Pryce, and Kimberly Richardson.
- In the workplace, despite the fact that almost half of US workers had a recent political discussion with a coworker, it's important for us to tread carefully to avoid any misunderstandings or conflicts.
- After successfully escaping the chaos in Afghanistan and becoming a taekwondo athlete in Paris, Zakia Khudadadi aims to inspire women globally and unite us all through her passion and perseverance.
