‘Good moral character,' too many tourists, the latest K-pop hit: Catch up on the day's stories
Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day.
The Trump administration is expanding the requirement for immigrants who are hoping to become US citizens to display 'good moral character.' Some immigration lawyers called it a troubling change that adds uncertainty to the naturalization process.
This has been Europe's summer of discontent, with locals protesting overtourism everywhere from Tenerife to the Louvre. As destinations take action to stem the not-so-subtle anger, what does the future hold for mass tourism?
The end could be near for Spirit Airlines, which recently said there was 'substantial doubt' it could stay in business for more than a year. That would be bad news not just for employees and customers but for everyone seeking bargain airfares.
Financial scams are nothing new, but the internet, social media, AI and crypto make it so much easier for the bad guys these days. There are telltale signs that something is fishy — and ways to reduce your chances of being swindled.
Netflix has a hit on its hands with 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which debuted in June and is on track to become the platform's most-watched original film. Here's why the animated flick is slaying summer.
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Trump is pressuring yet another top Fed official to resign
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🇷🇺 What gift did the Russian government give an Alaska man after last week's high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin?
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‘Good moral character,' too many tourists, the latest K-pop hit: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! When kids head back to school, there's a good chance they will use AI to help with their homework. It's important for parents to talk to them about when they should — and shouldn't — do so. An expert offered some tips. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day. The Trump administration is expanding the requirement for immigrants who are hoping to become US citizens to display 'good moral character.' Some immigration lawyers called it a troubling change that adds uncertainty to the naturalization process. This has been Europe's summer of discontent, with locals protesting overtourism everywhere from Tenerife to the Louvre. As destinations take action to stem the not-so-subtle anger, what does the future hold for mass tourism? The end could be near for Spirit Airlines, which recently said there was 'substantial doubt' it could stay in business for more than a year. That would be bad news not just for employees and customers but for everyone seeking bargain airfares. Financial scams are nothing new, but the internet, social media, AI and crypto make it so much easier for the bad guys these days. There are telltale signs that something is fishy — and ways to reduce your chances of being swindled. Netflix has a hit on its hands with 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which debuted in June and is on track to become the platform's most-watched original film. Here's why the animated flick is slaying summer. 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.⛪ Church on wheels: The Kiruna Church was previously named Sweden's most beautiful building. It's now part of a project that will relocate nearly 6,000 residents and some of Kiruna's buildings. See how they tackled this massive move. Hurricane Erin is stirring up nearly 30-foot waves well offshore as it continues north Trump is pressuring yet another top Fed official to resign Judge rejects Trump administration request to release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury documents 💧H2-whoa: Ever feel like the boring one at the table when you don't order alcohol? Well, fear not — this British restaurant has your back after launching the UK's first water menu. 🇷🇺 What gift did the Russian government give an Alaska man after last week's high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin? A. A stuffed brown bearB. A motorcycleC. A pair of binocularsD. $10,000⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🏍️ Quiz answer: B. Mark Warren, a retired fire inspector from Anchorage, received a motorcycle after his interview went viral in Russia.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Meghan Pryce.
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Parts of Europe are suspending postal shipments to the US — and your order may not arrive
If you have been eyeing something from overseas, you may want to click "buy now" today. Postal services operated by Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium — Posten Bring, PostNord, and bpost — said they will suspend parcel shipments to the US ahead of the end of a customs exemption that allows low-value packages to enter the country duty-free. The conundrum facing postal operators comes as the Trump administration prepares to suspend the " de minimis" exemption starting on August 29. The exemption used to allow international shipments under $800 to cross the border with minimal paperwork and no duties. Now, these shipments will face tariffs, and not every operator can handle the customs declaration paperwork, have a payment mechanism in place, or be responsible for returns should a receiver refuse to pay tariffs. It's unclear when the temporary freeze on shipments will resume. "Due to the short timeframe to adapt to the new specific requirements, PostNord will temporarily halt shipments to the United States and Puerto Rico until a compliant solution has been developed and implemented," wrote the operator owned by the Swedish and Danish governments in a statement on Wednesday. Separately, Posten Bring, Norway's primary postal provider operated by the government, said in a statement that postal services have not been given clear instructions and solutions on how the duties will be paid or who would be responsible for returns. Therefore, Posten Bring sees suspension as the "only option." All three European postal services will suspend shipments starting August 23, which applies to all packages other than letters. This means that if you have a pending purchase that is not shipped by the deadline, your seller may need to cancel your order or arrange alternatives. But even if you're not purchasing from these specific European countries, your shopping options might still dwindle and become more costly. Etsy, the US e-commerce giant and a hub for independent crafters, posted a notice Wednesday that shipping label purchases for Australia Post, Canada Post, Evri, and Royal Mail for US-bound packages will be temporarily suspended starting August 25. Etsy wrote in a statement that these operators are unable to support prepaid duties at the moment, which may result in a large number of rejected packages due to unpaid duties and surprise costs for buyers not listed at checkout. Across social media platforms, many independent sellers based in the UK are also announcing that they can no longer support orders to the US, citing the introduction of an $80 flat fee plus handling charges for using Royal Mail to ship parcels to the US. "We hope to resume shipping as soon as we can, but we really don't want our customers to be hit with an $80+ fee," wrote the Citrine Circle, a UK-based crystal shop, on Instagram. "It feels like the world is getting smaller and smaller."
