Disney debuts new attraction; insight into elephant communication; reasons for enjoying subtitles: Stay updated on today's headlines.
Hey there! Here are some more things that might have slipped your attention during your hectic day:
👋 Welcome to "5 Things PM"! Are you one of those people who enjoy watching movies with subtitles, even when they're in English? You're not alone! Those British and Australian accents can be a little hard to comprehend, so don't worry if you need a little help.
5 things
1️⃣ Elephant identity: Believe it or not, elephants are more human-like than we might think. While dolphins communicate by imitating each other's signature whistles, and parrots do the same, wild elephants might take this a step further in recognizing each other.
2️⃣ Cyber attacks: Hospitals all over the US, many of them in rural areas, have been targeted by hackers and cyber-criminals who are making it impossible for them to provide care to their patients. Microsoft and Google are offering free or discounted security updates and training to help out.
3️⃣ Disney's new ride: Visitors at the Orlando theme park will now experience a brand new attraction based on Disney's first-ever Black princess. Tiana's Bayou Adventure is taking the place of the widely beloved yet also highly criticized Splash Mountain ride. Here's why it's so controversial. 📹 Experience the ride for yourself
4️⃣ Earth-focused diet: Eating fruits and vegetables isn't just good for you - it also helps the environment! This type of diet significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and lowers your risk of an early demise. It's a win-win situation.
5️⃣ WNBA mania: Women's basketball has been making waves in the sports world lately, and now we have some numbers to support it. The league announced that the first month of the season saw record television ratings and the highest attendance in 26 years.
Watch this
👀 Expensive stunt: YouTube star Alex Choi was arrested after sharing a video of a helicopter firing fireworks at a Lamborghini, authorities in California said. No injuries were reported, and the video has been taken down from his channel.
Top headlines
- The jury begins deliberation on Hunter Biden's federal gun case
- Apple introduces MacOS Sequoia and AI tools to make Siri smarter
- Connecticut coach Dan Hurley turns down a $70M contract with the LA Lakers, according to ESPN
Check this out
📸 Vibrant disguise: When she was a teenager, Thandiwe Muriu used to create elaborate photo shoots with her sisters in her family's garden. Now, she's known for her unique photos featuring African beauty and womanhood.
Quotable
Stepping down: Norenberg's allegations were made before a congressional hearing this week where the Coast Guard's first female commandant will testify about the scandal.
Quiz time
🎾 Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz won a gripping five-set match for his first title at which major tournament?A. US OpenB. WimbledonC. Australian OpenD. French Open⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
Lined up for tomorrow
🗓️ Tomorrow: President Biden will speak at a gun violence prevention conference in Washington, D.C., two years after he signed the first significant federal gun safety law in years. His campaign thinks this will be a key election issue.
Cheerful moments
😎 To wrap it up on a positive note:Rudy Lopez was umpiring at a baseball game in California when he experienced a heart attack. Fortunately, pediatric nurse Lakeysha Pack was in the stands cheering for her son. She ran onto the field and performed CPR on Lopez until paramedics arrived. "All I saw was me and Rudy," she said. "I didn't hear anything. I didn't see anything. It was just me and him." See how things turned out.
Signing off
👋 We'll see you tomorrow.💬 What did you enjoy about today's "5 Things PM"? Did we miss anything? Email us: [email protected]🧠 Quiz answer: D. Alcaraz emerged victorious over Alexander Zverev at the French Open in Paris for his first major tournament title.📧 Check out all the newsletters from CNN.
"5 Things PM" is produced by CNN's Tricia Escobedo, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson, and Evan Berbette.
Read also:
- Despite the language barrier, many people, including us, enjoy watching movies with subtitles to better understand British and Australian accents.
- Microsoft and Google are offering free or discounted security updates and training to help rural hospitals in the US, which have been targeted by cyber-criminals, protect themselves from cyber attacks.
