Stay informed on today's news: AI aiding wounded soldiers, soaring house prices, unending cruise options.
Hello to all 5 Things PM fans! Considering the, how would you feel about spending the remainder of your life on a cruise ship? It's something I wouldn't prefer, but you can explore 425 ports across 147 nations and go around the globe every 3.5 years if you're down for it. The upside here is that the itinerary is structured such that it's spring or summer regardless of your location.
Apart from the cruise ship idea, here are other noteworthy things you might have missed during your hectic day:
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1) Innovative healing: Breakthroughs in AI and bionics are assisting injured Ukrainian soldiers to regain movement and even gain new functionalities. AI or machine learning can help amputees recover, and in some cases, even extend their capabilities beyond what they initially possessed. ➕ Privacy advocates voice concerns over a new Microsoft AI tool.
2) Assistance for kids: A YouTube celebrity named Ms Rachel opted to aid youngsters in Gaza and other war zones. "We should be ashamed of how children worldwide are suffering," she wrote. Despite some negative feedback, Ms Rachel accumulated $50,000 within a few hours. Her "Songs for Littles" video series has a mammoth following worldwide.
3) House prices: Properties are becoming less affordable in cities like San Diego, Chicago, and Detroit. Novice buyers are taking the hit the most. There's a silver lining to this, though, as property value growth implies that existing homeowners are witnessing an increase in wealth.
4) Fish oil supplements: They're favored to protect against cardiovascular disease, specifically for individuals over 60. However, a study has cast doubt on their efficacy. They may even increase the chance of first-time stroke and atrial fibrillation in healthy individuals.
5) Flower moon: Stargazers have something to savor as the full moon reappears, peaking on Thursday morning. It's called the flower moon as it blossoms in late spring, signaling the rebirth of many blooming plants. ➕ Scientists are getting closer to cracking the code behind the sun's magnetic field's mystery.
Watch this
🎤 Hey Siri! Susan Bennett, who voiced the earlier version of Apple's digital assistant, narrates how she had to recite several phrases and sentences. She believed her recordings would be used for phone messaging. Her voice became synonymous with Siri promptly.
Headings from Top News
- Senior cops instilled faith in reduced charges against golfer Scottie Scheffler, claim.
- Graceland mansion is shielded from foreclosures - at least for the interim.
- Florida hearing regarding Trump classified documents converts into a shouting match.
$7.7 billion
Revenue: The Biden administration disclosed forgiveness of that amount in student loans for 160,000 Americans for the persistent effort to diminish mounting college debts.
Lively banter
Surprise voting: The British leader scheduled an election on July 4 as his Conservative Party encounters a challenging situation to stay in power for a 14th year.
Quiz time
🏠: What state did Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, also face charges in? A. GeorgiaB. ArizonaC. New YorkD. Nevada
Scroll down for the solution.
Positive thoughts
😎 Wheelchair tennis legend Diede de Groot, 27, is already one of the sport's eminent players. Interestingly, "groot" translates to "great" in Dutch. She's the frontrunner for the gold medal in the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris. Discover what fuels her unparalleled success.
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👋 We are out! 💬 Were we missing anything in today's 5 Things PM? Drop us an email at [email protected] 🧠 Quiz response: B. Giuliani, previously New York City's mayor, also had to pay a $10,000 bond during his arraignment in Arizona. 📧 Subscribe to all of CNN's newsletters.
*5 Things PM was compiled by CNN's Tricia Escobedo, Meghan Pryce, and Kimberly Richardson.
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- Regarding the AI and bionics advancements, it's important to consider the potential impact on us wounded soldiers, as these technologies could significantly improve our abilities to reclaim our lives.
- While the idea of cruising around the world might excite some people, the high house prices in cities like San Diego, Chicago, and Detroit are causing affordability issues for many individuals, including us first-time home buyers.
Source: edition.cnn.com
