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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Danger of synthetic opioids, rise of stablecoins, big day for gamers: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It's a big day for gamers. Some Nintendo fans camped out overnight to get dibs on the new Switch 2 console, which arrived on store shelves. It marks the gaming giant's first major launch since the original Switch came out in 2017. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Synthetic opioids: Overdoses and drug poisonings are now the third-leading cause of death in people younger than 20 in the US, behind firearms and motor vehicle crashes. An emergency room doctor explains why opioids are so dangerous. 2️⃣ 'Absolute sh*tshow': NASA scientists are in limbo after the Trump administration proposed eliminating the Goddard Institute for Space Studies. Closing the lab could jeopardize the country's leadership role in global climate science. 3️⃣ Travel ban: President Donald Trump announced a sweeping crackdown that prevents citizens from a dozen nations from entering the US — and seven more face partial restrictions. Here's what we know about the countries on the list. 4️⃣ All about stablecoins: They're a type of crypto asset that is tied to the value of another currency, such as the US dollar or gold. The coins have grown in popularity in recent years for use in digital payments, and now Congress is debating how to regulate them. 5️⃣ Worms galore: For the first time, scientists were able to capture images of nematodes that stack themselves into a wriggling, vertical tower. Watch the tiny architects in action. 👃 The nose knows: Nasal strips can help prevent snoring and improve sleep — and they may even enhance athletic performance. Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is a big fan of wearing them during matches to aid in his recovery between points, but do they actually work that way? An expert weighs in on the benefits. • Feud between Trump and Musk explodes into public view• Judge says Sean 'Diddy' Combs could be excluded from courtroom for nodding at jury• Supreme Court sides with straight woman in decision that makes it easier to win 'reverse discrimination' suits That's how many men in Australia reported using violence with an intimate partner in a study that shows gender-based abuse is rising. 🔍 'Borrowed': Greenpeace activists took a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Grévin Museum and placed it outside the Russian embassy in Paris to protest continued business ties between the two countries. 💬 Politics of fear: The actor sat down with CNN's Anderson Cooper on the set of his Broadway play 'Good Night, and Good Luck,' which focuses on Edward R. Murrow's famous battle with Sen. Joseph McCarthy. 🪡 Michaels is expanding its fabric selection following the collapse of which competitor? A. JoannB. A.C. MooreC. Hobby LobbyD. Factory Direct Craft⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. ⚽ A goal-orious mistake: The manager of Finland's women's national soccer team accidentally called up a 51-year-old with the same surname as a 23-year-old she meant to select. Stina Ruuskanen, who last played for the Finnish national team 29 years ago, took it all in good spirits. 'I'm definitely ready if the call comes!' she joked. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow. 🧠 Quiz answer: A. Michaels is jumping into the void left by the collapse of Joann. Test your knowledge with CNN's weekly news quiz in tomorrow's 5 Things newsletter.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Americans moving abroad, dollar store shoppers, fear of flying: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A rare 19th-century condom decorated with an erotic etching featuring a nun and three clergymen will go on display at a museum in the Netherlands. Believed to be made from a sheep's appendix, it's part of an exhibit on prostitution and sexuality. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Fed up: Kevin and Jessica Cellura's problems with President Donald Trump's second term go well beyond the usual policy tussles and fierce disputes, so they decided to move to Morocco. They're part of a growing stampede of Americans who are relocating abroad or trying to obtain citizenship rights. 2️⃣ Bargain shoppers: More middle class and wealthy Americans are buying necessities at Dollar General, a discount chain with more than 20,000 stores — primarily in rural areas. That's good news for the company's bottom line, but it could be a warning sign for the US economy. 3️⃣ Persistent plague: In medieval Europe, the pandemic known as Black Death killed at least 25 million people in just five years. The disease is caused by bacteria that's been circulating among humans for at least 5,000 years. Scientists say they now know why. 4️⃣ Safe space: Max Comer never set out to become a social media star, but the aircraft mechanic's quirky videos help travelers feel less afraid to fly. He puts your mind at ease about things like those weird noises during takeoff and the 'smoke' coming from overhead vents. 5️⃣ Old-school cool: Buffalo, New York, is more than just a gateway to Niagara Falls. It's a city with a friendly and increasingly sophisticated mix of nightlife, culture, food and nature. CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer calls his hometown 'my happy place.' 🍅 Food fight! Thousands of people gathered in Colombia to throw tomatoes at one another during the Gran Tomatina Festival, which uses tomatoes that are overripe or otherwise not suitable to eat. • South Korea's opposition leader Lee wins election as ruling party's Kim concedes• Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives• Musk blasts Trump's agenda bill as a 'disgusting abomination' 💰 That's how much richer the wealthiest 10 Americans got over the past year. 🦭 Back from the brink: Hunting and conflicts with fishermen brought the Mediterranean monk seal to the edge of extinction. Thanks to conservation efforts and legal protections, it's making a comeback. 🎓 Chilling effect: Schools are scrambling to assess the impact of the Trump administration's order pausing new visa interviews for international students. 🧑⚖️ Trump privately complains that the Supreme Court hasn't stood behind his agenda. Which justice receives most of his ire? A. Samuel AlitoB. Neil GorsuchC. Brett KavanaughD. Amy Coney Barrett⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 🏔️ On top of the world: Sherpa guide Kami Rita recently reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record. He first climbed the world's highest mountain — more than 29,000 feet — in 1994 and has been making the trip nearly every year since. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow. 🧠 Quiz answer: D. Trump has directed particular ire at Barrett, his most recent appointee.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What's getting more expensive, eye on 2028, climbing Mount Everest: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Nearly a decade ago, Airbnb envisioned being more than just an app to reserve a place to stay for vacation. With its latest redesign, you can now book a chef or personal trainer. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Picking a price: Mattresses. Strollers. Power tools. President Donald Trump's tariffs and unpredictable trade policies have already jacked up the cost of some common household products. Companies say they're having a hard time figuring out what to charge. 2️⃣ Eye on 2028: The next presidential primaries are still nearly three years away, but the jockeying to replace Trump has already started in earnest — at least among Democrats. Republicans, on the other hand, are taking a wait-and-see approach. 3️⃣ Menendez brothers: Three decades ago, they were convicted of killing their parents following two sensational trials that captivated people across the country. After a series of twists and turns, this week's resentencing hearing means they could possibly be freed. 4️⃣ Tall task: Climbing Mount Everest normally takes several weeks because you have to let your body gradually adapt to the low levels of oxygen. Four friends want to speed up the process and do it in a week using an anesthetic gas. Critics warn it's dangerous. 5️⃣ Get a grip: People have used arm wrestling to settle scores for decades, but it's hard to pin down the origins. Versions took root across Japan, Spain and Cuba before the turn of the 20th century, and now Africa wants to see these battles of the biceps in the Olympics. 🪲 Food of the future? As the world's appetite for meat continues to grow, farmers are under pressure to find sustainable and affordable ways to feed their livestock. In one country, bugs are a popular solution. • Trump announces plan to lift sanctions on Syria during trip to Middle East• Israel targets Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar in hospital strike in Gaza• Cassie Ventura testifies in sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs 🍭 That's the amount a Kentucky boy spent on lollipops that he accidentally ordered on Amazon using his mom's phone. 🧑🔬 Scintillating science: A biologist tracking whales in the Norwegian fjords and a scientist holding tiny froglets are among the top images from this year's Nature Scientist at Work competition. Take a look. 💬 Priced out: The retired veteran and his wife moved from Maryland to Brazil last year after struggling with the high cost of living in the US. He said they immediately felt at home there. 👶 What were the most popular baby names last year? A. James and SophiaB. Oliver and EmmaC. Noah and EmiliaD. Liam and Olivia⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 🚴 'Pretty scary': Supercross dirt-bike racing features spectacular jumps performed at breakneck speed, and few riders do that better than Austin Forkner. He has suffered a lengthy list of injuries over the years and recently returned to the track with a fresh perspective after undergoing brain surgery. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow. 🧠 Quiz answer: D. Liam and Olivia were the most popular baby names in 2024, a position both have held since 2019.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Close calls at airport, sweet spot for stress, world's most complicated watch: Catch up on the day's stories
Editor's Note: CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Yes, of course too much stress is bad for your health and can cause a whole host of problems. But zero stress isn't good either. An expert explains how to find that sweet spot in between. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Close calls: It's one of the country's busiest airports — and the site of numerous near accidents between helicopters and commercial jets. Senators recently grilled the Federal Aviation Administration on why this was the case at Reagan National and were told 'something was missed.' 2️⃣ 'Dental deserts': Hundreds of rural communities in the US face a one-two punch to oral health: a dire shortage of dentists and a lack of fluoridated drinking water. Experts worry this will lead to a surge of tooth decay for millions of Americans. 3️⃣ Bones and bombs: An estimated 240,000 people were killed or went missing in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Eighty years later, the scars remain — and visitors are allowed to get up close and touch history on the Japanese island. 4️⃣ Ancient artifacts: Stone tools unearthed in southwest China helped a mysterious group eke out a living in a cold and harsh environment during the Stone Age tens of thousands of years ago. Researchers think Neanderthals may have made them. 5️⃣ A watch that wows: It tracks the sun's position in the sky. It chimes with the sound of hammers hitting four miniature gongs. It even tells you when certain stars will be visible from Earth. Take a look at the world's 'most complicated' wristwatch. 🔥 Fighting fires: A company in Germany is developing drones to detect and monitor wildfires. Dryad hopes that its AI-powered prototype will be able to help firefighters suppress blazes in their early stages. • Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs will go into effect immediately, White House says• 'It's a bloodbath': Massive wave of job cuts underway at US health agencies• Justice Department will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione 📱 That's how many Americans use TikTok to find news, entertainment and community — and in some cases, make a living. That could all change, as the app faces a potential ban in the US. ❄️ 'Vail of the East': Niseko is known for its consistently high-quality snow, which makes it a popular skiing destination. Here's how this town on the Japanese island of Hokkaido became the powder capital of Asia — and maybe even the world. 💬 Student arrested: Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD candidate at Tufts University in Massachusetts, was taken into custody by federal agents because of her visa. Video of the incident has sparked widespread outrage. 💍 Where do billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez plan to hold their highly anticipated wedding? A. AmsterdamB. Rio de JaneiroC. BangkokD. Venice⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 🌭 Feast for free: Road trip, anyone? Coastal Carolina University plans to offer complimentary hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and fountain drinks to 'elevate the game day experience' for college football fans next season. (And no, the school said this is not an April Fools' joke.) 👋 We'll see you tomorrow. 🧠 Quiz answer: D. The city of Venice confirmed their wedding will take place there in June.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's 5 Things PM was edited by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson.
CNN
01-04-2025
- General
- CNN
Close calls at airport, sweet spot for stress, world's most complicated watch: Catch up on the day's stories
Editor's Note: CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Yes, of course too much stress is bad for your health and can cause a whole host of problems. But zero stress isn't good either. An expert explains how to find that sweet spot in between. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Close calls: It's one of the country's busiest airports — and the site of numerous near accidents between helicopters and commercial jets. Senators recently grilled the Federal Aviation Administration on why this was the case at Reagan National and were told 'something was missed.' 2️⃣ 'Dental deserts': Hundreds of rural communities in the US face a one-two punch to oral health: a dire shortage of dentists and a lack of fluoridated drinking water. Experts worry this will lead to a surge of tooth decay for millions of Americans. 3️⃣ Bones and bombs: An estimated 240,000 people were killed or went missing in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Eighty years later, the scars remain — and visitors are allowed to get up close and touch history on the Japanese island. 4️⃣ Ancient artifacts: Stone tools unearthed in southwest China helped a mysterious group eke out a living in a cold and harsh environment during the Stone Age tens of thousands of years ago. Researchers think Neanderthals may have made them. 5️⃣ A watch that wows: It tracks the sun's position in the sky. It chimes with the sound of hammers hitting four miniature gongs. It even tells you when certain stars will be visible from Earth. Take a look at the world's 'most complicated' wristwatch. 🔥 Fighting fires: A company in Germany is developing drones to detect and monitor wildfires. Dryad hopes that its AI-powered prototype will be able to help firefighters suppress blazes in their early stages. • Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs will go into effect immediately, White House says• 'It's a bloodbath': Massive wave of job cuts underway at US health agencies• Justice Department will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione 📱 That's how many Americans use TikTok to find news, entertainment and community — and in some cases, make a living. That could all change, as the app faces a potential ban in the US. ❄️ 'Vail of the East': Niseko is known for its consistently high-quality snow, which makes it a popular skiing destination. Here's how this town on the Japanese island of Hokkaido became the powder capital of Asia — and maybe even the world. The fact that someone can just be disappeared into the abyss for voicing an idea is absolutely horrifying. Sam Wachman, attendee at rally 💬 Student arrested: Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD candidate at Tufts University in Massachusetts, was taken into custody by federal agents because of her visa. Video of the incident has sparked widespread outrage. 💍 Where do billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez plan to hold their highly anticipated wedding?A. AmsterdamB. Rio de JaneiroC. BangkokD. Venice⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 🌭 Feast for free: Road trip, anyone? Coastal Carolina University plans to offer complimentary hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and fountain drinks to 'elevate the game day experience' for college football fans next season. (And no, the school said this is not an April Fools' joke.) 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: D. The city of Venice confirmed their wedding will take place there in June.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's 5 Things PM was edited by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson.
