CNN 5 Things Hurricane Erin strengthens, CEO steps down, White House TikTok & more
Aug 20, 2025
Tensions rise as Russia dampens hopes for a meeting between its leaders and Ukraine. Hurricane Erin gains strength, posing potential threats to the East Coast. In corporate news, leadership changes occur at a retail giant due to poor sales. Health officials voice discontent over misleading health information and the integrity of scientific data. Plus, discussions abound on TikTok's future in the U.S., hinting it may stick around despite ongoing ownership debates.
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Russia Pushes Back On Direct Ukraine Talks
- Russia rejects sidelining Moscow in Ukraine security talks and frames European moves as unconstructive.
- Sergei Lavrov says Putin prefers sending senior officials rather than meeting directly now.
Erin Nears Major Hurricane Strength
- Hurricane Erin is strengthening and may become a Category 3 as it passes near the Carolina coast.
- The biggest danger will be massive ocean swell, 20-foot waves, and high-tide coastal flooding.
Target Leadership Change After Sales Slump
- Target's CEO Brian Cornell will step down after 11 years amid three quarters of falling sales.
- The retailer faces backlash over DEI policy changes, slower consumers, and higher exposure to tariffs due to imports.