CNN 5 Things Iran-Europe talks, Aflac hack, news alert fatigue & more
Jun 20, 2025
Negotiations between European leaders and Iran are heating up amidst tensions with Israel. Cyber criminals made headlines with a significant breach at Aflac. Pro-Palestinian activists made their presence known at a major air base in the UK. Meanwhile, Donald Trump expressed his thoughts on federal holidays, particularly Juneteenth. There's also a growing trend of smartphone users disabling news alerts to combat news fatigue. Homeownership challenges and the benefits of smart sleep solutions wrap up the discussion.
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Europe Offers Talks to Iran
- European leaders are offering complete negotiations to Iran amid ongoing retaliatory attacks against Israel.
- They emphasize the strategic importance of Israeli security and call for an end to strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.
Aflac Cyberattack Revealed
- Cybercriminals breached insurance giant Aflac using social engineering tactics.
- The attack involved stealing sensitive personal and health information, escalating fears across the insurance industry.
Activists Attack UK Air Base
- Pro-Palestinian activists infiltrated Britain's largest air base and damaged two military aircraft.
- They aimed to disrupt weapons supply to Israel, but the Ministry of Defense denied planes refuel Israeli forces.