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3 PM ET: Biden campaign tests, Beryl’s path, new Saks merger & more
CNN 5 Things
Jul 5, 2024
President Joe Biden faces key tests in his reelection bid today as some Democrats look to turn the tide with the vice president. Triple-digit temperatures are on tap for much of the West Coast with no relief for several days. Beryl has lost strength over parts of Mexico but is expected to ramp up as it heads toward Texas. Authorities recovered dozens of migrants whose boat capsized off the coast of a west African country. And, two luxury retail rivals are joining forces with Amazon’s help.