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Hollywood Minute: ‘Shari & Lamb Chop’ heads to the big screen

A documentary looks at Shari Lewis, Netflix cancels ‘The Residence,’ and Ozzy Osbourne’s final show with Black Sabbath. David Daniel reports.

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The secret to great grilled kabobs

If you’re tired of unevenly cooked kababs that lose half the ingredients through your grill’s grates, chef Tyler Florence has the fix for you.

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More than 80 people killed in Gaza in one day

More than 80 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Thursday (July 3), according to health officials, as Israel intensified its strikes, hitting a school-turned-displacement facility. CNN’s Paula Hancocks looks at the damage and humanitaria...

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See how architects in Iceland want to build with molten lava

Iceland has entered a new period of volcanic activity with recent eruptions destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee. Now, one mother and son architect team want to turn lava’s destructive force into a building material of the future.

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Chinese aircraft carrier and naval fleet in Hong Kong

China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, and its three escort vessels are visiting Hong Kong from July 3 to 7, offering public tours for the first time to the city’s residents. CNN’s Ivan Watson breaks down how Ch...

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McLaren chief Zak Brown hopes for Hollywood ending to F1 season

McLaren Team Principal Zak Brown insists it’s still a 5 horse race for the Formula One drivers championship - despite his drivers - Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris leading the way - with 8 out of 11 race wins so far this season. CNN World...

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Mexican boxer detained by ICE days after match against Jake Paul

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was detained by ICE days after fighting social media influencer Jake Paul in California. Chavez is in the process of being deported from the US over alleged cartel ties and other infractions, accordin...

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Hear what The Fray love about July 4th

CNN’s Victor Blackwell interviewed The Fray and the Summerfest President to promote The Fray’s upcoming performance on CNN’s Fourth in America and their “How to Save a Life: 20th Anniversary Tour."

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Trump’s landmark ‘big, beautiful bill’ narrowly passes U.S. House

After marathon debate sessions in the Senate and House, President Donald Trump’s budget bill passed in the House. Republicans secured the biggest win of Trump’s presidency.

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Scores of Palestinians across Gaza killed in Israeli strikes

CNN’s Becky Anderson speaks to UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini about the conditions in the enclave.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia claims he was tortured in El Salvadoran prison

CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez reports on a lawsuit from lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia alleging he suffered “torture and mistreatment” after he was wrongfully deported and held in El Salvador’s notorious mega prison.

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Expert breaks down strategy ahead of Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest

Ahead of the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, CNN’s Harry Enten visits Coney Island and speaks with Major League Eating co-founder George Shea about the technique behind competitive eating—and what makes legends like Joey C...

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Research says sleeping with your dog good for some, bad for others

Couples argue over it; diehards can’t get enough. Letting your dog or cat sleep in your bed may no longer feel like it’s your choice — sometimes the pet wins. CNN’s Randi Kaye found that has positive and negative effects on your well-being.

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The Golden 41st Anniversary of ‘This Is Spinal Tap’

Director Rob Reiner talks with Rick Damigella about the 41st anniversary of the mockumentary.

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Hollywood Minute: Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026

The 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees are revealed, a new Foo Fighters single, and a first look at Glen Powell in ‘The Running Man.’ Douglas Hyde reports.

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Garbage overflows into Philadelphia’s streets after worker strike

One of Philadelphia’s largest city worker unions is on strike in a demand for higher wages and more expansive benefits, which has led to large trash pileups in the streets.

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The manga that’s sparking fears of a megaquake in Japan

Japan gets earthquakes every day – but viral predictions of a July 5 megaquake, from psychics to feng shui masters, have spooked some travelers into canceling their trips. While scientists can’t predict quakes, the government warns a cat...

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House beats and hidden venues: A new sound emerging in Abu Dhabi

What began as a shared passion between two friends has grown into the “Abu Dhabi House Movement” — a fast-growing community redefining the city’s music scene. Co-founder Tom Worton takes us inside this grassroots world, where music lover...

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Liverpool soccer player dies in car crash 10 days after wedding

Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota has died aged 28, just weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart. The footballer passed away in a car crash in northern Spain.

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Protecting Nigeria’s endangered primates

As Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria is known more for its vibrant culture and crude oil production than for its wildlife, but it’s also home to some of the continent’s iconic species – including two rare primates that one woman is ...

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Danielle Deadwyler leads the family in ‘40 Acres’

Deadwyler stars in R.T. Thorne’s post-apocalyptic thriller about family and survival. Rick Damigella reports.

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What the GOP’s $1 trillion Medicaid cuts could mean for healthcare

Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News breaks down how proposed cuts to Medicaid could impact the healthcare industry across the country.

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Jury in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial reaches verdict

A federal jury has found Sean “Diddy” Combs guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. They cleared him of more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, The jury deliberated for more than 12 ...

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Hollywood Minute: ‘Squid Game’ final season breaks records for Netflix

‘Squid Game’ season 3 debuts huge, PBS offers ‘Civics Made Easy,’ and Phil Collins’ album ‘No Jacket Required’ gets a 40th anniversary update. David Daniel reports.

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Meet Labubu, the viral Chinese toy taking the world by storm

Labubu, the wildly popular toy elf from Chinese brand Pop Mart, has sparked global hype. As CNN’s Lynda Kinkade reports, the toy has celebrity fans, record-breaking auctions, and has inspiring a dessert in Moscow.

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$16 million settlement reached between Paramount and Trump

CBS News parent Paramount Global has agreed to pay $16 million to resolve an extraordinary lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” news report last fall. CNN’s Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter explains.

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How AI can help ease the strain on health care services

CNN’s Clare Sebastian visits Philips in the Netherlands, where the company has centered its focus on innovations in the health care tech sector, including the use of AI in some of the most commonly used diagnostics tools in the world.

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Dalai Lama says he intends to reincarnate after death

The Dalai Lama has announced that he will have a successor after his death, continuing a centuries-old tradition that has become a flashpoint in the struggle with China’s Communist Party over Tibet’s future. In a declaration ahead of his...

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Hear what residents think of new French smoking ban

France has become the first European country to ban smoking on all beaches and in parks nationwide. The sweeping measure is part of President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to create “the first tobacco-free generation” by 2032, but with 23% of...

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Protesters gather around ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as President Trump visits

President Trump toured “Alligator Alcatraz,” a migrant detention center he teamed up with Ron DeSantis to build in the Everglades.

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