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US economy reversal, world arms itself, Vietnam War anniversary & more
CNN 5 Things
Apr 30, 2025

The latest GDP figures show the US economy reversed in the last quarter. A new poll shows many Americans don’t support President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Storms have caused a death and major power outages in parts of the US. The world is arming itself faster than we’ve seen in decades. Plus, it’s been 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War.