CNN 5 Things Gaza’s ‘horror show’, new Trump-Epstein photos, CNN Hero & more
Jul 23, 2025
A looming humanitarian crisis in Gaza sees increasing starvation and urgent calls for aid. Newly surfaced photos link a former president to Jeffrey Epstein, stirring controversy. Outrage brews over cell phone footage revealing police brutality in Florida. In a response to rising threats, lawmakers are boosting security measures. On a brighter note, the first CNN Hero of 2025 is celebrated for founding a writing program that empowers inmates through creative expression.
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Gaza's Dire Humanitarian Crisis
- Starvation deaths in Gaza highlight a dire humanitarian crisis with civilians unable to access basic necessities.
- The UN and humanitarian organizations urgently call for full restoration of aid flows to prevent further suffering.
Trump-Epstein Ties Visualized
- Newly uncovered photos and video show Trump socializing with Jeffrey Epstein in the 1990s.
- Trump denies wrongdoing, emphasizing these were public events before Epstein's crimes were known.
Florida Traffic Stop Incident
- William McNeil Jr., a Black man, was struck in the face by a Florida police officer during a traffic stop incident.
- Cell phone footage sparked outrage, while authorities claim McNeil was reaching for a knife; civil rights lawyers call it police brutality.