Asylum-seekers find a lifeline, opting out of AI training, ancient weapons of war: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN
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Shared goals: What started as an informal pick-up soccer game has evolved into an organized club that serves as a lifeline for many asylum-seekers in New York. “We’re like a family,” one member said. “There is respect, love and understanding between us.” Meet the Newcomers Football Club.
Personal info: Social media platforms are using what you create for their artificial intelligence systems — everything from selfies on Snapchat to resumes on LinkedIn. Companies say the data is valuable for training AI because it’s timely and conversational. Here’s how to opt out.
Déjà vu: During the 1992 presidential election, a popular TV sitcom character became the center of political controversy and sparked a national conversation about “family values.” Fast forward to 2024, and we’re seeing echoes of that again in this campaign.
Tools of war: Researchers are using thousands of bones and hundreds of weapons to piece together what happened on Europe’s oldest battlefield 3,250 years ago. The discoveries include swords, wooden clubs and arrowheads — some still embedded in the remains of the fallen.
Tables turned: Ted Purdom hated languages and flunked Spanish as a high school student in California. Then he found himself studying in Spain, and now the former gardener runs his own language academy.
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Un-herd of: Eight bulls were on the loose for several hours after escaping from a rodeo in Massachusetts. No one was hurt, and crews eventually managed to round them up and onto a cattle trailer.
Top headlines
• Hundreds killed in latest Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon
• Man suspected of assassination attempt against Trump left a letter detailing his plans, prosecutors say
• Melania Trump was paid for a rare appearance at a political event. It’s not clear who cut the unusual six-figure check
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Big baby: Although he’s only 9 months old, Pesto the king penguin is already larger than his adult parents. His keepers at an aquarium in Australia call him a “walking feathery poop machine.”
3%
That’s the estimated drop in violent crime in the US last year, including a dramatic decline in murders, according to new FBI data.
What’s buzzing
Legal tussle: Cards Against Humanity filed a lawsuit against SpaceX alleging that Elon Musk’s company is trespassing on its land in Texas. The maker of the popular card game wants $15 million.
Quiz time
Which country is home to the world’s oldest desert?
A. Egypt
B. Namibia
C. Algeria
D. Libya
Scroll down for the answer.
Your health
Virus concerns: A common infection that could lead to paralysis is on the rise, and children are more susceptible. Here’s what parents should know.
Good vibes
We like to wrap things up on a positive note: Eight new emojis are coming soon to a smartphone near you. One features an exhausted face with bags under its eyes. Check out the rest.
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Quiz answer: B. Researchers consider Sossusvlei in Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia the world’s oldest desert — up to 80 million years old.
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