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Hostage return delays, PG-13 Instagram, Alzheimer’s blood test & more
CNN 5 Things
Oct 14, 2025

The return of the remains of deceased Israeli hostages in Gaza may take several weeks.  We have the latest on how the government shutdown is impacting the federal workforce. New York’s Attorney General Letitia James delivered a defiant speech at a rally for Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Instagram is going PG-13 for some users. Plus, a new tool for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.