CNN 5 Things 3 PM ET: CA earthquake, Hegseth defiant, The most mispronounced words, & more
Dec 5, 2024
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake has rattled Northern California, sparking tsunami warnings. Political tensions surface as Pete Hegseth navigates his support from President-elect Trump amid nomination challenges. Controversy brews over Anthem's new anesthesia coverage policy. Surprisingly, OnlyFans is making waves in China, addressing its youth unemployment issues. Plus, enjoy a light-hearted look at the most mispronounced words of the year, illustrating the fun and frustration of getting pronunciations just right.
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Hegseth's Defense Position
- Pete Hegseth faces misconduct allegations but denies them all.
- He insists he retains President-elect Trump's support.
Anesthesia Coverage Backlash
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's new anesthesia coverage policy is causing controversy.
- Doctors argue the policy misunderstands anesthesia needs and adds undue strain.
OnlyFans in China
- OnlyFans is now accessible in China, despite the country's censorship of explicit content.
- This move is seen by some as a response to record-high youth unemployment.