# Venezuela Rescue Challenges, Climbers Scale Empire State Building, Village People Frontman Dies and more

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Podcast: [CNN 5 Things](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851)
Published: 2026-07-01T21:31:00+00:00
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We start with the obstacles hampering Venezuela’s search efforts after massive earthquakes last week. We’ll tell you what two people were doing on top of a New York skyscraper. A former CIA director investigated by the DOJ is suing the Trump administration. The breakthrough scientists say could help understand the origins of life. Plus, remembering the lead singer behind the hit “YMCA.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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