Day's stories include a dispute over hot dogs, royal portrait vandalism, and tips for extended flights.
Greetings fellow couch potatoes! If you're like me, you spend a lot of time in front of the TV. But did you know you can make this time more productive and entertaining? Here's what you might have missed during your daily TV sessions:
Daily filler
1️⃣ Joey Chestnut: The professional eater won't be participating in this year's Nathan's hot dog eating contest. Discover the reason why the event's organizers are unhappy about his decision and desperately hope he'll change his mind.
2️⃣ Long-haul flights: Air travel can be exhausting, especially when you're flying long distances. Learn some tips from a seasoned flight attendant to make your journey more comfortable. ➕ In a strange incident, a flight in China was delayed due to a pet possum running loose.
3️⃣ Royal portrait: When the first official portrait of King Charles III was unveiled, it stirred up much controversy. But it has attracted unwanted attention from animal rights protesters with a paint brush.
4️⃣ Unconventional gems: Diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires are all coveted and well-known gems. However, some less-known gemstones are now gaining popularity and soaring in value.
5️⃣ Microcomputers: These tiny, cheap computers have investors excited. They're the size of a credit card and can power smart speakers and robots.
Visual content
👀 Slide down the mountain: A massive landslide shut down a mountain highway near Grand Teton National Park, connecting Wyoming and Idaho. It's expected to reopen in a few weeks.
Top headlines
- Hunter Biden convicted on all counts in federal gun trial
- A suspect has been arrested in the stabbing attack of 4 Iowa college instructors in China, according to police
- Children of former ISIS fighters now in their teenage years are questioning their punishment while being held in detention camps.
$842 million
💰 The Powerball jackpot was won by a group in Michigan called "The Breakfast Club." The winner, who had been a mystery for months, has finally been revealed.
Trivia time
🔍 Was it A) Google, B) Amazon, C) OpenAI, or D) Nvidia that billionaire Elon Musk dropped a lawsuit against for publishing his emails? ⬇️ Answer: C. OpenAI is the company Elon Musk co-founded in 2015. He dropped his lawsuit against them.
Health advice
🥵 Watch out for heat-related dangers! In the middle of June, some parts of the US are sizzling with extreme heat. Discover how you can prevent heat stroke and stay safe.
Coming up
🗓️ Stay tuned for the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement tomorrow. Last week's impressive job report indicates a rate cut is unlikely.
Feel-good story
😎 We like to end each day on a positive note. Max, a loving 6-year-old tabby cat, often wanders around the campus of Vermont State University. Not only does he greet visitors on campus tours, but he also enjoys climbing on students' backpacks and posing for pictures. Due to his charming personality, the college presented him with an honorary "Doctor of Litter-ature" degree. He's clearly in a class of his own, since the university only offers doctorates for humans.
Last words
👋 We'll see you tomorrow. 💬 What did you think about today's 5 Things PM? Did we miss any interesting stories? Drop us a line: [email protected] 🧠 Quiz answer: C. Elon Musk recently dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, the company he co-founded back in 2015.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters.
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Us viewers were disappointed to hear that Joey Chestnut won't participate in this year's Nathan's hot dog eating contest, as organizers hoped he would change his mind. During extended flights, us travelers can make the journey more comfortable by following tips from a seasoned flight attendant.
