Commuting chaos, promiscuous bride, living a happier life: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Kimberly Richardson, CNN

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1️⃣ Full-blown headache

The World Cup in the US is a once-in-a-generation event, but for New York Knicks fans, so is this NBA Finals run. If the two collide, the real chaos may be the commute — even with a plan in place.

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2️⃣ Geographical divide

The pandemic brought rock-bottom mortgage rates and a rush for space, sparking a housing frenzy. Five years later, is it finally a buyer’s market? That depends where you look.

3️⃣ ‘Like a moving target’

It’s a tough time to find a job in software engineering. AI is fueling fears of cheating in interviews, and company priorities are shifting by the day. But hiring managers have a bigger worry.

4️⃣ Promiscuous bride

Vibeke Tandberg met her husband at the bar. And the next one. And the husband after that. In fact, she met all 11 of her husbands at a bar in Norway. Her unassuming wedding photos poke holes in the patriarchy.

5️⃣ Holy crap!

Elephant dung might be the surprising key to saving a species, protecting rare ebony and shaping the future of guitar-making. Here’s why.

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🌪️ Towering sight: A massive tornado was caught on video as powerful supercell storms tore through northern Mexico. No major injuries or damage were reported.

Top headlines

• US and Iran reach tentative agreement, but deal still needs Trump’s sign-off
• A man allegedly killed 3 elderly men in Hawaii within 48 hours. Police are still looking for him
• Former CIA officer arrested after FBI seizes millions of dollars’ worth of gold bars from his home

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📦 ‘Cardboard grannies’: In one of Asia’s richest cities, these women zigzag through busy streets — hauling stacks of discarded waste for a pittance just to get by.

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• Exclusive: Trump admin shutting key US researchers out of global virus response talks, documents and sources reveal
• Iran’s forever war: Deal or no deal, Iran’s challenge to America will outlast Trump
• They felt a deep connection on a plane. A year later, he got back in touch in an unexpected way

Quiz time

🇮🇹 Italy’s Supreme Court ruled hotels can legally refuse to serve guests which of the following?
A. Bread
B. Olive oil
C. Tap water
D. Espresso
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

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🧠 Quiz answer: C. The country’s laws do not require restaurants or hotels to serve tap water.

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