Spectral bats form ‘cuddle balls' and like to hug
A new study found the world's largest carnivorous bat is more social than previously thought. Commonly known as greater false vampire bats, this rare species was observed hunting and playing together and even appeared to hug family members as a form of greeting.
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Spectral bats form 'cuddle balls' and like to hug
A new study found the world's largest carnivorous bat is more social than previously thought. Commonly known as greater false vampire bats, this rare species was observed hunting and playing together and even appeared to hug family members as a form of greeting.
00:45 - Source: CNN
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'The Nicest Judge in the World' dies at 88
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What happened to Target?
Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years, as the company faces slumping sales and backlash to its DEI rollback. Here's what happened to Target.
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Viral Labubus boost company's profits by nearly 400%
CNN's Anna Cooban reports on the viral Labubu dolls that have helped boost Pop Mart's profits by almost 400%.
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MAGA merch stocked in room near Oval Office
President Donald Trump was seen in a social media video and photo showing off "Trump 2028" hats and a wall stocked with merch to the leaders of foreign countries at the White House.
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Young girl receives heart transplant after 200 day wait
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'The Last of Us' actor reflects on loss of her mom
Emmy-nominated actress Kaitlyn Dever, who stars on HBO's 'The Last of Us,' reflects on her mother's memory after she lost a 14-year battle to breast cancer.
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Vikings face backlash after two male cheerleaders join team
Napoleon Jinnies, one the NFL's first male cheerleaders, joined CNN's Boris Sanchez to discuss the backlash the Minnesota Vikings are facing after the team announced this year's cheer squad which included two male cheerleaders. Since the announcement, the two cheerleaders have been receiving hateful comments online.
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Gas line explosion sends debris flying
Three firefighters were injured Tuesday following an explosion caused by a ruptured gas line in Wilmington, North Carolina, fire officials told CNN.
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Zines not hashtags: Gen-Z's new protest playbook
Gen-Z activists are rethinking protest tools. Opting to go offline over concerns of misinformation and surveillance, zines offer another way to organize. For the latest "The Assignment" podcast episode, CNN's Audie Cornish speaks with artist and organizer Kennedy McDaniel about what's prompting the shift from hashtag activism.
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Spike Lee's Reaction to Trump's Smithsonian Orders
'To roll back the clock' says Director Spike Lee to CNN's Victor Blackwell in response to President Donald Trump's Smithsonian orders.
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London's toxic trash 'volcano'
Arnolds Field landfill on Launders Lane in east London is better known to locals as the 'Rainham volcano.' The site was used as an illegal dump for years and now, every summer, it bursts into flames, sending plumes of acrid smoke over nearby homes, parks and schools. CNN's Laura Paddison speaks to residents who feel abandoned and trapped.
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Hong Kong twin pandas turn one
Giant panda twins Jia Jia and De De celebrated their first birthdays in Hong Kong on Friday. The cubs were born last August to Ying Ying, who became the oldest giant panda on record to give birth.
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Football player's emotional press conference sparks conversation
University of Nebraska freshman punter, Archie Wilson, left his home in Australia to play for the Cornhuskers. During a press conference, a reporter asked Wilson how he was doing being so far away from his family and his emotional reaction sparked a conversation around masculinity. Writer and philosopher Ryan Holiday joined CNN's Boris Sanchez to discuss.
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