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MN’s “unrecognized heroes,” GOP national convention, grads vs AI & more
CNN 5 Things
Aug 28, 2025

Minnesota medical officials highlighted the people that sprung to action in the deadly school shooting. President Donald Trump is floating this move before the midterms. We’ll tell you where so-called snapback sanctions on Iran now stand. We have details on updated COVID-19 vaccines as US cases rise. Plus, how recent college graduates are faring in an AI world.