Daily News Recap: Trump's Rhetoric, Gene-Edited Babies, and More

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1️⃣ Loaded language

President Donald Trump has resurrected a historically charged line of attack. As the midterm elections draw near, branding his political rivals as “communists” is emerging as his go-to counteroffensive.

2️⃣ A fatal leap

A tragic incident unfolded when a flight instructor leapt from a moving aircraft to his death, forcing the student pilot to land the aircraft by herself. His chilling final instructions were: “You know what you have to do, carry on.”

3️⃣ Gene-edited babies

Recent scientific studies indicate that human embryo DNA can now be altered with unprecedented precision. However, researchers caution that this technique remains unsafe, and the surrounding ethical debates is far from settled.

4️⃣ Perfect pairings

LJ Rader is the creative mind behind popular social media pages that blend iconic sports photography with classic fine art. The current World Cup provides plenty of inspiration for his unique content.

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5️⃣ ‘It seduces people’

For this London restaurant, success isn't measured by Michelin stars or elite rankings. Instead, they prize the fulfillment of serving loyal patrons across generations, maintaining a proud culinary tradition established in 1798.

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Authorities apprehended a man after he scaled a tower on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge to paint an enormous cartoon graffiti.

🖌️ Sky high: Morning commutes in Melbourne, Australia, were thrown into chaos when a graffiti artist ascended a 460-foot structure to execute a massive cartoon mural. Additionally, he also had a list of demands.

Top headlines

• US forces launch fresh strikes in Iran following Trump's declaration that the ceasefire is ‘over’
• A judge mandates the release of Trump’s $5 million settlement payment to E. Jean Carroll
• Emergency stabilization efforts persist on failing support columns at an NYC high-rise, while developers draft plans to reconstruct the compromised area

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🧊 Disappearing ice cap: CNN’s Bill Weir joins scientists in the rapidly warming Arctic, reporting on record-low sea ice, retreating glaciers, and displaced wildlife. Concurrently, shifting global politics are threatening the very research crucial to understanding these environmental shifts.

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• Exclusive Insight: Sources claim US military commanders ignored warnings regarding outdated intelligence prior to an airstrike that impacted an Iranian school.
• Discover how extended trips to Asia are contributing to improved health for some Americans.
• A monumental bridge project, 2,300 years in the making, is finally moving forward—partially thanks to Trump.

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🪙 Which highly popular mobile game tasks players with recovering lost Revolutionary War treasures? A. “Roblox” B. “Pokémon Go” C. “June’s Journey” D. “Township” ⬇️ Scroll down for the correct answer.

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🧠 Quiz answer: C. In “June’s Journey”, players are transported to 1920s New York to unravel clues and locate missing historical artifacts. The developers hope this digital scavenger hunt might inspire actual real-world discoveries.

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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was compiled and edited by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Chris Good.