Jeffries uses ‘magic minute' to rail against Trump's megabill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is using his 'magic minute' to draw out debate on Republicans' megabill and express Democratic opposition to the sweeping multi-trillion-dollar policy package.
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Jeffries uses 'magic minute' to rail against Trump's megabill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is using his 'magic minute' to draw out debate on Republicans' megabill and express Democratic opposition to the sweeping multi-trillion-dollar policy package.
01:19 - Source: CNN
'Squid Game' season three breaks record for Netflix
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The teens trying to make 'MAHA' cool
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See swarms of 'lovebugs' invade South Korea
Video posted on social media shows thousands of 'lovebugs' blanketing hiking trails on the Gyeyangsan mountain. South Korea is wrestling with an outbreak of the insects, which have been driven into warmer urban areas like Seoul due to climate change, according to a 2022 study.
00:42 - Source: CNN
Beyoncé's 'flying' car prop tilts midair
A technical mishap led to Beyoncé's 'flying' car prop to tilt during a Cowboy Carter concert in Houston, with fans capturing the moment on video. The singer was quickly lowered down and without injury, according to Beyoncé's entertainment and management company.
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'Cobra Kai' star Alicia Hannah-Kim accuses co-star of biting her
"Cobra Kai" star Martin Kove allegedly bit co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim during a fan convention in Washington, claiming it was a joke, according to police.
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See Jonathan Anderson's highly anticipated Dior debut
Jonathan Anderson, founder of JW Anderson, made his debut as creative director of Dior. His collection, Dior menswear Spring/Summer 2026, was showcased during Paris Fashion Week.
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What biohacker Bryan Johnson says is the most powerful drug in existence
CNN's Boris Sanchez spoke with controversial biohacker Bryan Johnson about the impact of the medical experiments he's done and what he thinks is the most underrated aspect of health.
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See swarms of 'lovebugs' invade South Korea
Video posted on social media shows thousands of 'lovebugs' blanketing hiking trails on the Gyeyangsan mountain. South Korea is wrestling with an outbreak of the insects, which have been driven into warmer urban areas like Seoul due to climate change, according to a 2022 study.
00:42 - Source: CNN
Thousands defy ban on Budapest Pride
Protesters in Budapest are marching against a ban on Pride events across Hungary. People came from 30 different countries to show support under scorching heat, organizers said.
00:53 - Source: CNN
Two men reunite baby bird with its mother
Two men were walking in their neighborhood when they heard chirping near a sewer. When they approached, they could see a baby bird trapped inside the sewer.
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Newlyweds Bezos and Sanchez spotted on boat ride
CNN's Melissa Bell reports from Venice, Italy, following newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez as they wave at spectators during their boat ride through the city.
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Brad Pitt's home burglarized
The Los Angeles Police Department said a break-in occurred at a house in the Los Feliz neighborhood. A law enforcement source familiar with the investigation confirmed to CNN that it belongs to actor Brad Pitt.
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