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Why the UK is not built for heatwaves

With temperatures around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the United Kingdom is experiencing a rare extreme heatwave, but it’s struggling to cope. CNN's Nada Bashir reports.

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Why the UK is not built for heatwaves

With temperatures around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the United Kingdom is experiencing a rare extreme heatwave, but it’s struggling to cope. CNN's Nada Bashir reports.

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Why pink cleats are taking over the World Cup

Adidas calls it "Solar Turbo." Puma calls it "Poison Pink." Whatever the name, bright pink cleats have become the unofficial uniform of the 2026 World Cup. Here's why nearly every major brand landed on the same color.

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Is this Ben & Jerry’s most political pint?

A new Ben & Jerry’s flavor, called Milk & Honey, is being promoted as a taste of Israel. While the launch has been celebrated within Israel, some critics have condemned it as a politically charged provocation. The situation has renewed attention on the company’s long-running criticism of Israel's actions in the occupied West Bank and the war in Gaza, which led to a split between Ben & Jerry’s U.S. business and its Israeli distributor in 2021. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports.

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Man breaks world record for loudest person

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, has been recognized as the world’s loudest person. Guinness World Records acknowledged the 58-year-old Canberra resident recorded the loudest ever shout by an individual. He yelled “now” at 122.4 decibels.

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Can Accutane give you a nose job?

Accutane users on TikTok are making the case for the "Accutane nose job," claiming that the acne medicine can change the shape of your nose. Experts say it’s not so simple.

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Who is the man standing still for entire World Cup matches?

While thousands of DR Congo fans sing, dance and celebrate, Michel Kuka Mboladinga stands still. Known as "Lumumba Vea," the supporter spends entire matches motionless with one hand raised, a tribute to one of Congo's most important historical figures.

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Japan's Prime Minister heckled at WWII event

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled during a WWII memorial event in Okinawa. The protesters vocalized their opposition to war at a time when the country is stepping up its military capabilities under Takaichi who is a longtime security hawk.

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Olivia Rodrigo announces women-led music festival

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo is launching her own music festival, Daisy Chain Fields, featuring an all-women lineup. The one-day festival takes place in August in Irvine, California, drawing inspiration from the Lilith Fair music festival of the late 90s.

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