12 PM ET: Hurricane Helene threat, Eric Adams' indictment, new Southwest seating & more

CNN 5 Things - A podcast by CNN

Authorities in Florida are making an urgent plea to residents as the potentially catastrophic Hurricane Helene intensifies. Israel says it’s launching “precise strikes” into Lebanon’s capital, as hopes for a ceasefire fade. The federal indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been unsealed. Southwest Airlines says assigned seating is coming, but not for a while. Plus, a longtime anchor at NBC announces she’s leaving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices