CNN 5 Things Ukraine strikes Crimea bridge, South Korea’s new president, escaped inmates & more
Jun 3, 2025
Tensions rise as Ukraine intensifies its military actions against Russia, revealing pivotal shifts in the conflict. A troubling survey uncovers the deeper economic impacts of the U.S. trade war. South Korea’s political landscape changes dramatically with the election of a new president. Meanwhile, two escaped inmates from New Orleans remain on the loose following a recent jailbreak. In weather news, residents in the Southern U.S. brace for smoky skies and dust from distant wildfires, raising air quality concerns.
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Ukraine's Strategic Military Strikes
- Ukraine strategically targets Russian military and infrastructure assets to weaken their war capabilities.
- Precision strikes reflect Ukraine's effort to optimize its limited resources against intensifying frontline pressure.
US Economy Impacted by Trade War
- The US economy suffers more than expected from Trump's trade war, with lower growth forecasts.
- Increased tariffs, retaliations, and workforce reductions contribute to this economic slowdown.
South Korea's New Leadership
- South Korea elects opposition leader Lee Jang Myung promising reforms and easing North Korea tensions.
- His controversial past with bribery allegations does not deter voter support.