CNN 5 Things 'Specialized' National Guard units, ‘double-tap’ attack in Gaza, Apple gets sued & more
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Aug 25, 2025 Trump aims to beautify Washington, D.C., through new measures punishing flag desecration. Meanwhile, Israel faces significant backlash after another deadly attack in Gaza. A memoir from one of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers is set to release, raising more questions about accountability. On the tech front, xAI takes Apple and OpenAI to court, spotlighting the ongoing struggles in the AI landscape. Tune in for a mix of serious discussions and insights into the complexities of modern life!
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National Guard Beautification And New Orders
- National Guard troops will help restore public spaces in Washington, D.C., doing tasks like painting and trash pickup.
- President Trump also signed an order creating specialized Guard units for public order and criminalizing flag desecration, challenging a 1989 Supreme Court precedent.
Double-Strike Devastates Gaza Medical Teams
- Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital included a rapid second strike that hit ambulance crews and responders.
- The attack killed journalists and health workers, prompting international condemnation and calls that it silenced reporting on famine and child deaths.
Epstein Accuser's Posthumous Memoir
- Virginia Roberts Jufri completed a 400-page memoir titled Nobody's Girl before her death.
- She requested its release, and Alfred A. Knopf will publish the manuscript on October 21st.
