CNN 5 Things Gaza starvation deaths, American citizen executed, MLK Jr. files & more
Jul 22, 2025
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates, with reports of starvation deaths. A tragic execution of an American in Syria raises eyebrows. Meanwhile, the U.S. braces for a summer heatwave impacting millions. Controversy brews as the Trump administration releases surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr., drawing ire from his family. To top it off, a new $250 visa fee could impact international tourism, leaving many to wonder how it will affect travelers’ perceptions of the U.S.
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Gaza Starvation Crisis Depths
- The Gaza Strip crisis has reached a critical level with starvation causing deaths, exposing the severe impact of restricted aid flow.
- International voices criticize the inadequate humanitarian response, highlighting the desperate local conditions.
American Executed in Syria Violence
- An American citizen from Oklahoma was among eight Druze men executed in Syria during sectarian violence.
- Their execution was recorded and spread on social media, underscoring the brutal nature of ongoing conflicts.
US Faces Extreme Heat Wave
- A severe heat dome in the US will bring record-breaking temperatures and oppressive humidity.
- The heat wave affects nearly 60 million people with heat indices soaring above 100, worsening overnight discomfort.