Consumer spending boost, student loan interest hike, radioactive wasp nest & more
Consumer spending boost, student loan interest hike, radioactive wasp nest & more  
Podcast: CNN 5 Things
Published On: Thu Jul 31 2025
Description: We begin with a new spending report on the state of the US economy. Eight million borrowers are about to see their student loan balances balloon. We explain why Iran’s capital is on the verge of drying out. We reveal the second company set to reach a four trillion dollar valuation. Plus, how a wasp nest turned radioactive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices