Unique aficionados creating chaos, travelers acting improperly, and parental pangs: Catch up on today's headlines
🤝 Hey There! Welcome to the 5PM Things Roundup! Consistently, parents find themselves at odds with kids over screen time. Recent studies suggest parents should stop feeling guilty about children's increased usage of phones and tablets above the recommended limit. Here's a breakdown.
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1️⃣ Leisure pastime: Devotees of aviation memorabilia find their pursuit a serious affair. A good sense of humor and a strong stomach are essential requirements.
2️⃣ Workplace safety: With soaring temperatures plaguing the US, the focus turns to steps companies should take to safeguard their employees. Here's what you need to know regardless of outdoor work.
3️⃣ Mayhem and Destruction: Overseas tourists are in the news for causing havoc. Some leaped, ran, and climbed on historic Italian structures, causing one building to collapse. Meanwhile, eco-protesters in England vandalized Stonehenge with paint.
4️⃣ Celestial Phenomenon: Astronomers are witnessing an unprecedented event in real-time as a gigantic black hole emerges at the heart of a distant galaxy.
5️⃣ Microplastics: The proliferation of these microscopic particles raises concerns about their potentially harmful effects on our health. They've now been found in... a sensitive bodily region.
Watch this
👀 Robot Incident: Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in California discovered a new species of deep-sea squid using footage captured by underwater robots.
Top News
• Tropical Storm Alberto develops as fires and extreme heat affect various parts of the US.• Amy Coney Barrett is growing impatient with the Supreme Court’s approach on 'history and tradition'.• Louisiana has passed a new law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
2,000 years
🍷 The age of the oldest wine ever discovered in liquid form is estimated to be 2,000 years. It was unearthed during home renovations in southern Spain.
Quotable
Bizarre Injury: Swimmer Rafael Fente-Damers hurt himself ** whilst celebrating his Olympic qualification**. His celebration turned sour as he seemed to regret it immediately, holding his shoulder and wincing in pain. The Paris Summer Games are scheduled to start next month.
Quiz Time
🇺🇸 Who was the US President who signed the legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday?A. Bill ClintonB. Barack ObamaC. Donald TrumpD. Joe Biden⬇️ Check below for the answer.
Good Vibes
🍣 We conclude on a positive note, presenting British food artist Michelle Wibowo's culinary artwork: She sculpts celebrity busts from... sushi! Check out her masterpieces, including Edamame Sheeran and Elton John.
Thanks for Reading
🤝 We'll catch up with you tomorrow.💬 What did you like about today's 5PM Roundup? Did we miss anything? Email us: [email protected]🧠 Quiz answer: D. President Joe Biden signed the legislation making Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021.📧 Be sure to check out all of CNN’s newsletters.
The 5PM Roundup is produced by CNN’s Evan Berbette, Tricia Escobedo, Meghan Pryce, and Kimberly Richardson.
Read also:
- Despite the concern about children's screen time, recent studies suggest that parents in the US should not feel guilty about their children's increased usage of phones and tablets beyond the recommended limit.
- The focus turns to steps companies in the US should take to safeguard their employees from soaring temperatures to ensure workplace safety.
