What cortisol is really doing to you | Chasing Life

From CNN. Cortisol gets blamed for everything from sleepless nights to stubborn belly fat, but the real story is far more complicated. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Robert Sapolsky of Stanford University, author of ‘Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers.’ 0:00 Is cortisol one of the most misunderstood hormones? 3:37 The benefits and downsides of…

Judge blocks Pentagon’s effort to ‘punish’ Anthropic

From CNN. A federal judge in California has indefinitely blocked the Pentagon’s effort to “punish” Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk and attempting to sever government ties with the AI company, ruling that those measures violated its constitutional rights. CNN’s Hadas Gold has the details.

Lebanese medics in emptied town fear strikes

From CNN. The day after the funeral of two of their own killed in an Israeli strike, medics working in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatieh fear for their own lives while continuing to rescue others. CNN’s Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports.

Trump weighing invading several Iranian islands

From CNN. President Donald Trump is weighing several options for dramatically escalating the war against Iran should his latest push for diplomacy fail. Officials have developed options for capturing Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude exports, or authorizing a bombing raid aimed at effectively wiping out its oil infrastructure. The administration has…

Trump reveals ‘present’ from Iran to US

From CNN. In a cabinet meeting Thursday, President Donald Trump revealed the mystery “present” he had told reporters about earlier in the week as part of negotiations in the war between Iran, the United States and Israel. The ongoing conflict has effectively halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping lane which handled…

Gulf countries under fire as Iran lashes out

From CNN. Gulf nations are facing a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks, as Tehran retaliates against ongoing US and Israeli strikes. CNN’s Matthew Chance reports on what’s at stake for the energy-rich region as the conflict escalates.

Why hyper-real ‘reborn’ dolls are booming worldwide

From CNN. Hyper-real “reborn” dolls look and feel uncannily like newborns. They first came into play in the 90s and have since evolved into a global phenomenon, embraced both by art collectors and so-called reborn mothers seeking comfort after child loss, infertility, anxiety and beyond – often amid fascination and backlash. CNN’s Christina Macfarlane dives…

Trump holds first Cabinet meeting since start of Iran war

From CNN. President Donald Trump holds the 11th Cabinet meeting of his second term, and his first since the War on Iran began. The president last held a Cabinet meeting on January 29, which lasted approximately one hour and 20 minutes.   Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Trump #Cabinet #News

Enten: Even Fox News poll shows Trump’s Iran war is unpopular

From CNN. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines public approval for President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, US lawmakers weigh in on Trump’s Iran war, and Republican Rep. Cory Mills (FL) argues that the military operation in Iran is not a war. 0:00 Harry Enten reacts to Trump losing support in…

Republicans create new award and give it to Trump

From CNN. Republicans and House Speaker Mike Johnson created and presented President Trump with a new award last night at a fundraiser. CNN’s Betsy Klein runs through the long list of supporters giving Trump awards to try and flatter him. #cnn #americafirstaward #trump

The vast web of men drugging and raping their wives

From CNN. A months-long investigation uncovers a hidden network of men sharing tips on how to drug and rape women. CNN’s Saskya Vandoorne tracks down a man she met online who boasted about raping his wife. This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s series on gender inequality. Read more about the investigation at cnn.com/drugged-raped-and-online.

Bolton: Trump is ‘confused’ about Iran war objectives

From CNN. Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton says he thinks President Trump has been looking for a way to get out of the war with Iran. Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz (Ret.) weighs in on latest deployment of US troops to the Middle East and CNN Global Affairs Analyst Brett McGurk unpacks the efforts…

Live: Trump holds Cabinet meeting at White House

From CNN. President Donald Trump holds the 11th Cabinet meeting of his second term, and his first since the War on Iran began. The president last held a Cabinet meeting on January 29, which lasted approximately one hour and 20 minutes.   Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Trump #Cabinet #News

Viral dog homecoming story turns out to be fake

From CNN. A viral video showed a group of dogs in China who were purportedly captured to be eaten, escaped, and made the long journey home. The problem? The story’s not real. CNN’s Jessie Yeung explains how this kind of misinformation can spread.

The vast network of men drugging and raping their wives

From CNN. A months-long investigation uncovers a hidden network of men sharing tips on how to drug and rape women. CNN’s Saskya Vandoorne speaks to women who survived this type of abuse, and tracks down a man she met online who boasted about raping his wife. This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s series…

Stranded at sea by the Iran conflict

From CNN. About 20,000 seafarers are stranded at sea as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran virtually shuts down the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital trade routes. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout speaks with a captain who was struck in the Middle East for three weeks and witnessed projectiles flying near his oil…

When the bookie is in your pocket | The Assignment

From CNN. The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins joins Audie to recount how he spent $10,000 of his employer’s money betting on sports. They discuss how online gambling reshaped his habits and what it reveals about a rapidly expanding industry. 0:00 An Atlantic writer describes his year of gambling 2:32 Before the experiment, gambling wasn’t tempting…

Panel: What’s stopping Congress from funding the TSA?

From CNN. The latest push to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is sputtering on Capitol Hill, with frustrations so high that some rank-and-file lawmakers in both parties are privately meeting on their own to try to salvage talks. Just a day earlier, Senate GOP leaders believed they’d found a compromise that would reopen the…