Daily Updates: Age Verification Requirements for App Store, THC's Effects, Introducing a New Energy Drink
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This roundup includes updates on promoting teen emotional well-being, online age verification in app stores, soaring tourism in Athens, vascular risks of THC use, countering cybercrime, Anheuser-Busch's foray into the energy drink market, a spelling bee update, presidential questionings, financial projections, a plush toy dispute, a soccer star's contract extension, a trivia question, the power of human touch in medicine, and a quiz answer.
- Awe as an Emotional Booster for Teens
Child development experts explain how fostering the emotion of awe benefits adolescents, contributing to personal and emotional growth. Strategies to cultivate awe include sparking curiosity, engaging in meaningful conversations, supporting emotional self-awareness, linking awe to deeper emotional and spiritual meaning, and respecting teens' autonomy.
- Verified Age for App Store Users in Texas
Texas has passed a law mandating Google and Apple to verify their app store users' ages. This move forms part of a broader effort to protect children online, yet critics note potential privacy risks and enforcement challenges.
- Europe's Hottest Destination
Athens, Europe's most popular and warmest destination this summer, expects to host a record 10 million visitors. This influx might strain efforts to safeguard tourists from the heat and support locals facing inflation and infrastructure pressures.
- Impact of THC on Cardiovascular Health
A study revealed that using THC-laced edibles and smoking marijuana are linked to early signs of cardiovascular disease. This is the first research to look at the vascular function impact in humans.
- Combating Cybercrime
US and European authorities have reported significant progress in countering cybercrime. The US Justice Department seized the hackers' computer system allegedly used to breach Lumma, a tool accused of being utilized against various institutions.
- Beer Manufacturers Enter the Energy Drink Market
In response to declining beer sales, Anheuser-Busch has teamed up with controversial UFC boss Dana White to venture into the energy drink market.
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- Compelling Spelling Bee Rewind
Last year, Faizan Zaki placed second in the Scripps National Spelling Bee after timing ran out during the lightning-round tiebreaker. Today marks the start of the competition under revised rules for the tiebreaker.
Top Headlines
- Trump fielded questions about the 'TACO trade' for the first time, calling it the 'nastiest question.'
- Trump stated he would give it two weeks to decide if Putin is serious about a Ukrainian peace agreement.
- Comedian Nick Kroll 'produced' John Mulaney's intervention due to deep concerns over Mulaney's health.
- Prospective iPhone Price
A financial expert estimates an iPhone manufactured in the US could cost upwards of $3,500 due to tariffs.
- Doll Dispute Escalates
Following reports of fighting, Pop Mart has halted sales of the palm-sized plush toy Labubus in all UK stores.
- Rising Soccer Star Extends Contract
After a remarkable 2024 season, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal has signed a contract extension with FC Barcelona until the end of the 2030-31 season, making him one of the club's highest earners.
- Trivia Question and Answer
A Texas woman has not been paid her $83.5 million lottery winnings due to purchasing the ticket through Jackpocket, a lottery courier service that the state recently outlawed.
- The Power of Touch in Medicine
In his address as Harvard's commencement speaker, Dr. Abraham Verghese emphasized the importance of the human touch for connecting and healing patients, stressing that this personal interaction plays a crucial role in the practice of medicine.
Quiz Answer
The woman could not be paid her winnings because she had purchased the ticket through a lottery courier service that became banned by the state after she won.
5 Things is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson, and Daniel Wine.
- HEADLINES IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS The power of awe for emotional growth in teens includes strategies like sparking curiosity and supporting self-awareness. The human touch is vital for connecting and healing patients, stressing its role in the practice of medicine.
- TECHNOLOGY UPDATE Texas has mandated age verifications in app stores, with critics noting potential privacy risks and enforcement challenges. An iPhone produced in the US could cost upwards of $3,500 due to tariffs, according to a financial expert.
- ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CNN's 5 Things newsletter offers updates on captivating stories like the compelling spelling bee rewind, Trump's Q&A on the 'TACO trade', and the trivia question about the woman needing to be paid her $83.5 million lottery winnings.
- SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Prolific young soccer star Lamine Yamal extended his contract with FC Barcelona, while the palm-sized plush toy Labubus has been halted from sales in UK stores due to reports of fighting.
- GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY Athens expects to host a record 10 million tourists this summer but faces potential challenges with safeguarding visitors from heat and addressing local infrastructure pressures. US and European authorities have reported significant progress in countering cybercrime. A study revealed that using THC is linked to early signs of cardiovascular disease.
- LIFESTYLE INSIGHTS Anheuser-Busch has teamed up with Dana White to venture into the energy drink market in response to declining beer sales. In a surprising move, the comedian produced John Mulaney's intervention due to concerns over his health.
5 Things is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson, and Daniel Wine.
