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CNN
9 hours ago
- Health
- CNN
SNAP changes, how to slow cognitive decline, topless visitors face fines: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It's not just a myth — you can actually die of a broken heart. A new study found that people who experience overwhelming grief are more likely to die in the 10 years after their bereavement than those who don't. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day. President Donald Trump's megabill makes the largest cuts to food stamps in the program's 86-year history, jeopardizing assistance for more than 42 million people. Large chains like Walmart, Kroger and Dollar General can absorb the impact — but small, independent grocers will be hit hard. Lifestyle changes can slow the downturn for people in their 60s and 70s, researchers concluded after conducting a large clinical trial. Exercise, diet and socializing all play important roles. This is what you should know before getting started. A French resort town has started fining people who walk around topless or in their swimsuits anywhere other than on the beach. Some applauded the move, but others suggested there are more important things to worry about, such as crime. Josh Johnson has played for 14 different teams in the NFL — including the San Francisco 49ers four times, the Baltimore Ravens three times and three other teams twice. That all adds up to a record. It's a life of loneliness and resiliency. Facing a projected 3.8-foot sea level rise by 2100, this low-lying country is considering drastic action: a multibillion-dollar string of artificial islands that will double as a seawall. See what it could look like. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. 👂 'It's a privilege': Sound recordist Juan Pablo Culasso — a blind conservationist — is preserving the rich audio tapestry of the Colombian wilderness. Through his work, he's helping to make nature accessible for everyone. A frustrated Trump gives more details on his relationship with Epstein, as the scandal follows him abroad Trump says there's 'real starvation' in Gaza, contradicting Netanyahu Shooting at Reno casino leaves multiple people injured, police say 🏖️ Picture perfect: There's no guarantee of hot weather during the summer in Britain, but people go to the beach regardless of the temperatures. Two new photography books explore how different the experience looks compared to other places. 🏎️ Who just became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval?A. Wendell ScottB. Lewis HamiltonC. Bubba WallaceD. Rajah Caruth⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. Bubba Wallace survived a late rain delay and two overtimes to win the Brickyard 400.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.
CNN
9 hours ago
- Health
- CNN
SNAP changes, how to slow cognitive decline, topless visitors face fines: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It's not just a myth — you can actually die of a broken heart. A new study found that people who experience overwhelming grief are more likely to die in the 10 years after their bereavement than those who don't. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day. President Donald Trump's megabill makes the largest cuts to food stamps in the program's 86-year history, jeopardizing assistance for more than 42 million people. Large chains like Walmart, Kroger and Dollar General can absorb the impact — but small, independent grocers will be hit hard. Lifestyle changes can slow the downturn for people in their 60s and 70s, researchers concluded after conducting a large clinical trial. Exercise, diet and socializing all play important roles. This is what you should know before getting started. A French resort town has started fining people who walk around topless or in their swimsuits anywhere other than on the beach. Some applauded the move, but others suggested there are more important things to worry about, such as crime. Josh Johnson has played for 14 different teams in the NFL — including the San Francisco 49ers four times, the Baltimore Ravens three times and three other teams twice. That all adds up to a record. It's a life of loneliness and resiliency. Facing a projected 3.8-foot sea level rise by 2100, this low-lying country is considering drastic action: a multibillion-dollar string of artificial islands that will double as a seawall. See what it could look like. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. 👂 'It's a privilege': Sound recordist Juan Pablo Culasso — a blind conservationist — is preserving the rich audio tapestry of the Colombian wilderness. Through his work, he's helping to make nature accessible for everyone. A frustrated Trump gives more details on his relationship with Epstein, as the scandal follows him abroad Trump says there's 'real starvation' in Gaza, contradicting Netanyahu Shooting at Reno casino leaves multiple people injured, police say 🏖️ Picture perfect: There's no guarantee of hot weather during the summer in Britain, but people go to the beach regardless of the temperatures. Two new photography books explore how different the experience looks compared to other places. 🏎️ Who just became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval?A. Wendell ScottB. Lewis HamiltonC. Bubba WallaceD. Rajah Caruth⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. Bubba Wallace survived a late rain delay and two overtimes to win the Brickyard 400.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.
CNN
9 hours ago
- Health
- CNN
SNAP changes, how to slow cognitive decline, topless visitors face fines: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It's not just a myth — you can actually die of a broken heart. A new study found that people who experience overwhelming grief are more likely to die in the 10 years after their bereavement than those who don't. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day. President Donald Trump's megabill makes the largest cuts to food stamps in the program's 86-year history, jeopardizing assistance for more than 42 million people. Large chains like Walmart, Kroger and Dollar General can absorb the impact — but small, independent grocers will be hit hard. Lifestyle changes can slow the downturn for people in their 60s and 70s, researchers concluded after conducting a large clinical trial. Exercise, diet and socializing all play important roles. This is what you should know before getting started. A French resort town has started fining people who walk around topless or in their swimsuits anywhere other than on the beach. Some applauded the move, but others suggested there are more important things to worry about, such as crime. Josh Johnson has played for 14 different teams in the NFL — including the San Francisco 49ers four times, the Baltimore Ravens three times and three other teams twice. That all adds up to a record. It's a life of loneliness and resiliency. Facing a projected 3.8-foot sea level rise by 2100, this low-lying country is considering drastic action: a multibillion-dollar string of artificial islands that will double as a seawall. See what it could look like. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. 👂 'It's a privilege': Sound recordist Juan Pablo Culasso — a blind conservationist — is preserving the rich audio tapestry of the Colombian wilderness. Through his work, he's helping to make nature accessible for everyone. A frustrated Trump gives more details on his relationship with Epstein, as the scandal follows him abroad Trump says there's 'real starvation' in Gaza, contradicting Netanyahu Shooting at Reno casino leaves multiple people injured, police say 🏖️ Picture perfect: There's no guarantee of hot weather during the summer in Britain, but people go to the beach regardless of the temperatures. Two new photography books explore how different the experience looks compared to other places. 🏎️ Who just became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval?A. Wendell ScottB. Lewis HamiltonC. Bubba WallaceD. Rajah Caruth⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. Bubba Wallace survived a late rain delay and two overtimes to win the Brickyard 400.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.
CNN
21 hours ago
- Sport
- CNN
Loneliness, resiliency and using Madden: the life of the NFL's most prolific journeyman
FootballFacebookTweetLink Follow In 2008, the NFL was a vastly different league than it is now. Tom Brady was still in his first decade of his 23-season-long career, games were still available to watch on analog television and Aaron Rodgers – currently the league's oldest active player – had only just been announced as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. This was the NFL Josh Johnson was stepping into as a rookie. Since then, Johnson has been a member of 14 different teams – including the San Francisco 49ers four times, the Baltimore Ravens three times and three other teams twice – meaning he holds the record for the most teams a player has been on. It is a journey that has sent the 39-year-old to every corner of the US – with stints in other professional football leagues included. It is an odyssey which has had its ups and downs for Johnson, battling loneliness, doubt and finding his place in the game he loves. And it's a trek which has taught Johnson lessons not only about football, but also about life, family and himself. 'It means resiliency to me now,' Johnson told CNN Sports when asked what his record means to him. 'It means faith. It means determination. It means always being able to find a way. 'And that comes from my family. That's my family trait. That's a lot of faith, that's a lot of belief. Because I'm in a lot of situations where it didn't look like it was going to be in my favor, things worked out in my favor.' Having played his college football at San Diego, Johnson was selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After serving as the team's backup on his rookie contract – in the five starts he made for the Bucs, he had an 0-5 record – Johnson moved to new pastures. He chose to sign for the 49ers, the team he grew up supporting as a California native which was led by his coach at San Diego, Jim Harbaugh. But what seemed like the perfect opportunity for Johnson quickly turned into devastating blow and a moment of learning for the young, aspiring quarterback. Johnson was let go as part of the Niners' roster cuts ahead of the 2012 season, missing out on the third quarterback spot to Scott Tolzien, with Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick on the team already. It was the first time in his career that Johnson had been cut from a team and, for it happen through his college coach and with his hometown team, it had a big impact on Johnson. 'I remember that day like it happened yesterday. I felt like my world ended the first time,' he remembered. In the face of the blow to his confidence – he described being cut as not 'part of my initial plan' – Johnson focused on remaining true to who he was. 'I had to make sure that, firstly: 'Don't forget who you are.' And then secondly, it was: 'Ok, why are you still doing this?'' he said. 'It's like: 'You love football. You love getting out on the grass. You love going through the process of getting better. You love going out there being able to compete and you love going out there and doing your thing on the field. So get up, get off your ass and go get back to it.'' From there, Johnson's nomadic journey began in earnest. After a brief stint in the United Football League with the Sacramento Mountain Lions before the league folded, Johnson bounced around the NFL with numerous teams over the next years, including four franchises in 2015 alone. This process of moving around the league, having to keep stopping and starting brought about a range of emotions for Johnson, especially doubt and loneliness. 'Doubt was more so like not understanding when your next opportunity is going to come from,' he told CNN Sports. 'You got to listen to other people's advice to hope that: 'OK, this is going to work itself out.'' As for loneliness, he explains that it was an emotion he dealt with primarily at the start of the epic journey, particularly as he was in the early stages of a relationship with his now-wife. 'The loneliness was for the first few days because it was more so like I felt like I let myself down. I felt like I didn't put myself in position to be successful in the way that I wanted to be,' he said. The constant churn of teams was also a stark reminder that while football is a sport, it is also a business – and sometimes business decisions have to be made. 'The NFL is kind of a tricky thing on how people view you. Somebody may love you, somebody may hate you, and it depends on who that person is,' Johnson said. He highlights learning from the plethora of stellar head coaches he's played under, soaking up the wisdom they have imparted and the personal bonds he's formed with teammates and coaching staff as the reasons why he believes he's stuck around and 'created a little niche' in the league. Throughout this long, winding path around the NFL, Johnson – who is now with the Washington Commanders – had to reconsider what he could offer and bring to a franchise. He isn't able to contribute on the field as much as he'd like, but through his 'knowledge for the game' and personal relationships, he believes he's still a valuable asset to have around. Outside of the team facilities, Johnson says he does his own research – whether through conversations, on social media or on the EA Sports video game franchise 'Madden' – to ensure he's as clued in as he can possibly be. The hard work Johnson puts in helps endear himself to his teammates and therefore, he says, 'gain their respect.' Johnson has been in football for 18 years and has met plenty of different faces. And he crosses paths with those coaches who he encountered during his early years, something he says also helps his reputation. 'When I was in my earlier days in the league, I showed them the respect, talk football with them and got to know them and they're like: 'This guy knows ball,'' he said. 'In our game, people respect doing that. 'And when they start getting opportunities and our paths cross again, I've come to find out there's another level of trust that I've gained organically. All those things to me have compiled into creating opportunity for someone. Because most guys don't play this long as backups. I don't have a lot of starts, but I've been in professional football, specifically, for 18 years.' Switching teams so regularly means he's constantly having to meet and form bonds with new people, despite running into familiar faces occasionally. Forming a personal relationship with someone in an organization will help both you and them, Johnson explains. 'We just value someone's name and just having that natural bond and getting to know them,' he said. 'That can spread you thin a little bit. 'Because knowing people in the organization is very important because they're resources and they do a lot of things that can make your life a little easier. But also getting to know them helps them serve you a lot better.' Over the years, Johnson has learned some tricks to help acquaint himself with new colleagues, from researching the background of management or coaches or looking up teammates on Madden to know a bit about their game. He describes it as the kind of research you were taught to do at college and means he's 'not learning playbooks and people all from scratch at the same time.' Johnson has picked up a haul of memorabilia over his NFL career and someday hopes to deck out his permanent home with it all to remember every stop he's been along the way. A longer content idea has also been bubbling round his head – like a feature film or a documentary about his life – for when he does eventually hang up his cleats, due to the unique nature of his career. 'We all want to have a Hall of Fame career, but somebody's going to get the high side of things, somebody will get the low side of things,' he said. But this movement around the league has brought its own logistical challenges, as well as personal ones. Logistically, Johnson's permanent home has always remained in Oakland. And on his journey around the country – he describes having 'a lot of zip codes under my belt' – he's tried all sorts of moving techniques. Johnson's had a consistent home in a city, lived in a hotel or in short-term housing. He's 'done it all,' he says, also noting that he changes what he brings to each new location. 'I used to go from moving everything with me to not bringing anything but some clothes and toothbrush to sometimes – because I've only on the team for a week – to just buying some clothes when I've been out there and just wearing the gear that they gave me,' he said. One bit of advice from Johnson: make friends with a moving company. 'The more moving companies in my phone, the better,' he said. While his wife used to stay at their permanent residence while he moved around, their perspective changed over recent years and now she – and their son – joins him often on his travels. 'She's a big part of who I am, a big part of my journey, there's a different level of comfort when she's around, just to endure the things that I normally have to go through,' he said. 'Because every time you switch teams, it's like you've got to reprove yourself. You got to reprove yourself to a locker room, to an organization, to a coaching staff. And my wife matters in part of that process.'
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Junior cycling trio from Ballito dominate Amashova race
Young Ballito cyclists Josh Johnson and Madison Bateson led the charge at Sunday's Amashova National Classic, each taking top honours in their age categories over 106km. Daniel van der Watt (21), also from Ballito, cruised to the men's 132km title in 3:24:00 to give the North Coast three winners on the day. Johnson (17) claimed the U19 title in a fiercely contested field, while Bateson (15) powered to victory in the U17 division with an excellent time of 2:54:07 in Durban. Johnson clocked in his winning time at 02:18:10, earning the junior yellow jersey and R1 500 in prize money. Johnson also placed an impressive fifth overall out of 1 457 male riders. The Amashova, one of South Africa's most renowned road races, challenges cyclists with a demanding route inspired by the Comrades Marathon. This year, more than 3 500 riders competed across four distances – 38km, 65km, 106km and 132km – as part of the race's 39th edition. The race started at Pietermaritzburg City Hall, winding through the Midlands and Valley of a Thousand Hills before finishing under the Masabalala Yengwa Pedestrian Bridge in Durban. 'Winning the age group race is a good outcome,' said Johnson. This marked Johnson's first race against South Africa's elite riders since returning from Europe. Although he narrowly missed an overall podium finish, he was pleased with his performance. 'A strong pace was set early to test the rest of the field. I wanted to make a move but mistimed it, so I settled into the following bunch and aimed for a podium position.' Johnson, who also won the U17 Amashova title in 2023, recently became the first African rider to join the prestigious U19 development team of World Tour outfit Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe. Home-schooled and regularly training in Europe, Johnson credits his family and friends for their unwavering support in helping him achieve his goals. 'Road racing has given me the opportunity to turn my passion into a career, and I am determined to make it to the highest level,' he said. Errin Mackridge (18) – Another Ballito DriveTrain Academy rider – also impressed, finishing second in the women's U19 106km category in a time of 2:57:20. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here, or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below.
