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World's former tallest and fastest roller coaster imploded

Kingda Ka, once the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, was imploded after its 19-year run at Six Flags Adventure Park in New Jersey. The 456-foot-tall coaster was brought down to make space for new rides coming in 2026.

00:35 • Source: CNN
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World's former tallest and fastest roller coaster imploded

Kingda Ka, once the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, was imploded after its 19-year run at Six Flags Adventure Park in New Jersey. The 456-foot-tall coaster was brought down to make space for new rides coming in 2026.

00:35 • Source: CNN
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Trump's doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more

The White House released the results of President Donald Trump’s official physical late Friday evening, sharing a memo from his physician recommending he lose weight and exercise more while noting he is in "excellent health" and "fully fit" to serve as Commander-in-Chief. CNN's Julia Benbrook reports.

01:15 • Source: CNN
Many Palestinians celebrated the second day of Eid with a football tournament for the displaced in south Gaza. Watch football player Asaad Al-Azzabi as he prepares for a match unlike anything he once knew on the field.
Displaced Palestinians celebrate Eid with football tournament

Many Palestinians celebrated the second day of Eid with a football tournament for the displaced in south Gaza. Watch football player Asaad Al-Azzabi as he prepares for a match unlike anything he once knew on the field.

01:33 • Source: CNN
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ICE supporters arrive at New Jersey facility

CNN's Gloria Pazmino reports from outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in New Jersey where crowds are growing as ICE supporters face off with protesters.

01:30 • Source: CNN
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California passes bill restricting social media for teens under 16

California unanimously passed a bill that could limit social media use for those under 16 years old using apps with certain "harmful" features. State assemblymember Josh Lowenthal said the proposed legislation aims to ban “social media from accessing our children” while speaking with CNN’s Elex Michaelson.

01:38 • Source: CNN
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Tick bites are changing the menu on this island

A tickborne allergy to red meat is changing the food scene on Martha's Vineyard. CNN's Meg Tirrell spoke with a farmer, a chef and a clinician there about how the island is adapting.

02:01 • Source: CNN
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Four more villagers rescued from flooded Laos cave

Videos show the dramatic moments as four Laos villagers emerge from the flooded cave after being trapped for more than a week. They walked and crawled out on their own as rescuers were preparing to enter the cave, according to Bounkham Luanglath of the Lao People’s Volunteer Association.

01:27 • Source: CNN
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Rescue diver recounts dramatic Laos cave mission


CNN's Erin Burnett speaks to diver Josh Richards about the risky mission to save villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos.

01:31 • Source: CNN
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CNN on scene as rescued Laos villagers load ambulance

CNN’s Will Ripley describes the scene in Laos as rescued villagers are put on stretchers and transported by ambulance.

01:46 • Source: CNN
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Rescue diver talks about dramatic Laos cave mission

Thai diver Norrased “Benz” Palasing recounts the moment when he discovered the five villagers trapped in the Laos cave. He shares with CNN’s Will Ripley what it took to get the first villager out.

01:41 • Source: CNN
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Troops must meet weight standard for free ticket to White House UFC fight

Senior Pentagon leaders are putting together lists of uniformed US service members who will be offered the chance to attend the UFC fight at the White House next month hosted by President Donald Trump, but tickets will only be given to those who meet military body composition standards, according to guidance memos reviewed by CNN and sources familiar with the process. CNN’s Zachary Cohen reports.

01:01 • Source: CNN