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Japan gets earthquakes every day – but viral predictions of a July 5 megaquake, from psychics to feng shui masters, have spooked some travelers into canceling their trips. Could it be true? CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports.
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Japanese manga 'predicts' July megaquake
Japan gets earthquakes every day – but viral predictions of a July 5 megaquake, from psychics to feng shui masters, have spooked some travelers into canceling their trips. Could it be true? CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports.
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Joey Chestnut on the taste of competitive eating
Ever wondered if competitive eaters at the annual July 4th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest can taste what they're eating at that speed? In a 2024 interview, CNN's Don Riddell put that question to the greatest competitive eater in history, Joey Chestnut.
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How AI could help male infertility
Researchers at Columbia University Fertility Center developed an AI-powered tool that can scan millions of images from a semen sample in under an hour to detect hidden sperm cells that traditional methods might miss. CNN's Jacqueline Howard explains how this could open new possibilities for families looking to have children.
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'Squid Game' season three breaks record for Netflix
Season three of 'Squid Game' is setting world records for Netflix with the most views of a show in three days and the number one ranked show in all available countries worldwide in its premiere week, says the streaming company.
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The teens trying to make 'MAHA' cool
Lexi Vrachalus and Grace Price are two of the young influencers behind the newly formed 'MAHA Girls' account. They're bringing their social followings and "Make America Healthy Again" influence together to recruit a younger cohort of MAHA devotees. CNN's Meena Duerson chats with the 19-year-olds about where the movement is going.
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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.
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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.
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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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