Day's Highlights: Campaign Against Artificial Food Colors, Decade-long Journey, Cryptocurrency for Home Loans: A Recap of Today's News
👋 Hello there! Here's a recap of the facts that might have gone unnoticed during your busy day:
5 Unmissable Tidbits
1️⃣ Ditching Dyes: The crusade to reduce chronic disease and neurobehavioral issues is targeting synthetic food dyes, but it's essential to keep in mind that they're merely one component of ultraprocessed foods.
2️⃣ Climbing Deadlines: Tomorrow, the Supreme Court is set to announce its final decisions of the term, filled with several high-profile cases, promising a dramatic final day.
3️⃣ Life Afloat: Californian Sharon Lane embarked on a residential cruise ship mid-June intending to circumnavigate the globe for the next 15 years.
4️⃣ Fashion Icon's Departure: Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue for nearly four decades, is stepping down but will stay on as global chief content officer and Vogue's global editorial director. Over her tenure, she transformed the publication into a powerful force in the fashion industry.
5️⃣ Crypto Mortgages: The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is considering a new policy that would allow homebuyers in the U.S. to use cryptocurrency assets to strengthen their mortgage applications, marking a shift in mortgage approvals.
Sign up for "5 Things" Emails
If you’re the sort of person who needs to be up-to-speed on the latest news, then sign up for the "5 Things" newsletter! 📧
Spinning Swirls
Two waterspouts were spotted whirling just south of Florida's Tampa Bay earlier this week.
Headlines of Interest
• Thimerosal-free flu vaccines endorsed by new CDC advisers, despite no evidence of harm from the preservative[2]• Secret diplomatic efforts underway to restart Iran talks• Trump's massive agenda bill encounters obstacles in the Senate after a key ruling from the chamber's rules referee[2]
Fascinating Findings
🧠 Insect Mummies: A 99-million-year-old glob of amber has revealed an ancient fly preserved in horror-show fashion, with the zombie fungus fruiting body bursting from its head.
Island Query
Listed for sale at $7.5 million is an entire Scottish island coming with a ruined castle.
Trivia Time
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson just became the quickest player in WNBA history to score 5,000 career points. How long did it take her?
Positive Vibes
Photographer Dara Ojo, who was once terrified of spiders, now conserves insects through his stunning macrophotography—extreme close-up shots of small creatures.
Sources
[1]Pew Research Center[2]Axios[3]-:lead-2bd1791f4e4c11ec66f59167:1105607425
Edited and Produced by
This piece was written and edited by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Chris Good.
- During the busy day, the shift in mortgage approvals could have been overshadowed, as the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is considering allowing homebuyers in the U.S. to use cryptocurrency assets for mortgage applications.
- In the realm of general news, two waterspouts were spotted whirling just south of Florida's Tampa Bay earlier this week.
- While the crusade to reduce chronic disease and neurobehavioral issues is targeting synthetic food dyes, it's important to remember that they're just one component of ultraprocessed foods. Meanwhile, in the world of sports, Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson achieved a significant milestone and became the quickest player in WNBA history to score 5,000 career points.
