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The US military killed four in a strike on a suspected drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, part of Operation Southern Spear, raising the death toll to 87. Trump has suggested escalating attacks on drug cartels, potentially targeting Venezuela. Other news includes a congressional map update, Vladimir Putin developments, the DC pipe bomber case, and a Eurovision boycott. LeBron James’ scoring streak ended. Dinosaur footprints were found in Bolivia. Trump hired a new White House ballroom architect. Smartphone prices may increase due to AI. The 2025 CNN Hero of the Year will be announced on Saturday. Finally, creepy robot dogs are featured at Art Basel in Miami.
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1⃣ Boat strikes
The US military carried out another deadly attack on a suspected drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four people on board. According to the US Southern Command, the vessel in international waters was carrying illicit narcotics at the time of the strike. At least 87 people have now been killed in strikes on 23 suspected drug boats as part of a campaign, dubbed Operation Southern Spear, that the Trump administration has said is aimed at curtailing drug trafficking. President Trump has indicated that the US is preparing to escalate its offensive against drug cartels, repeatedly saying in recent days that the military will soon begin striking targets inside Venezuela.
2⃣ Congressional map
3⃣ Vladimir Putin
4⃣ DC pipe bomber
5⃣ Eurovision boycott
Breakfast browse
LeBron James’ scoring streak comes to an end after more than 18 years
Where the dinosaurs roamed
More than 16,000 footprints were recently found on a high-traffic “dinosaur freeway” in what is now Bolivia.
Ballroom shuffle
President Trump has hired a new architect for his $300 million White House ballroom amid clashes over the project.
Phones might get pricier next year
Thanks to the AI boom, smartphones keep getting smarter — and the costs are climbing right along with them.
Who will be named the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year?
Get ready to be inspired! CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute airs this Saturday at 8pm ET, hosted by Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates. Several celebrities will join the broadcast to help honor the Top 5 CNN Heroes for 2025, and the CNN Hero of the Year will be revealed.
Quiz time
Which company recently sued the Trump administration over tariffs?
A. Walmart
B. Target
C. Home Depot
D. Costco
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Weather
And finally…
Creepy robot human dogs
These bizarre creatures are causing a scene at Art Basel in Miami. See the video here.
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