Stay informed with today's news: Rising air conditioning expenses, Uno's ongoing appeal, Dr Pepper's growth.
Hello there! This is 5 Things PM. Welcome back! Dr. Pepper has become the second most popular soda brand in America, taking the number two spot from Pepsi. It's known for its unique blend of sweet and spicy flavor that appeals to a loyal fan base. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola still holds the top position with a market share of 19.2%.
Here are some other interesting tidbits you might have missed:
Five Things
1️⃣ High electric bills: This summer, your electricity bills could make you sweat - and not just from the heat. Temperatures are climbing in certain cities, and running your air conditioner will cost you more this year.
2️⃣ Auto-brewery syndrome: A woman who didn't drink alcohol had a disturbing problem: her breath smelled like booze. She insisted something was wrong, but it took doctors two years to believe her.
3️⃣ Brewing comeback: America's oldest craft brewery, Anchor Brewing, closed its doors last year after 127 years. Now a new owner wants to give it a second chance at life.
4️⃣ Reviving an icon: Detroit's deteriorating Michigan Central Station, emblematic of the city's decline, is getting a major renovation. It'll reopen to the public this week as a symbol of the city's comeback.
5️⃣ Theatre favorite: With its ease of learning, simplicity, and multi-generational appeal, the popular card game Uno has remained a family favorite for 52 years.
Watch this
👁️ Watch these workers dangling precariously from the side of China Central Television tower in Beijing after strong storms and heavy winds hit the area. Thankfully, they didn't get hurt.
Top headlines
- Hunting for justice: A jury has been chosen, and court proceedings have begun for Hunter Biden's trial on federal gun charges.
- Facing the music: The contentious hearing of Dr. Anthony Fauci, directed by the House Oversight and Reform Committee, has started.
- No longer alive: The Israeli military has confirmed that they believe four kidnapped Israeli citizens are dead, held captive in the Gaza Strip.
$1.50
🌭 Costco's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) assured customers that the iconic $1.50 hot dog and soda combo deal will not be changing any time soon.
Quotable
No mercy: Gabrielle Petito's mother had strong words for Brian Laundrie's mother during a true crime festival. Petito's disappearance on a cross-country trip with Laundrie in 2021 made headlines, and she was later found dead in Wyoming.
Time for a quiz!
📱 There's been a new addition to a certain social media platform. Which platform is it that Donald Trump just joined, despite his attempts to ban it during his presidency?A. SnapchatB. InstagramC. ThreadsD. TikTok⬇️ Scroll down to see the answer.
Coming soon
📅 Tomorrow: Primary season keeps rolling on. Voters in Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Washington, DC, will be heading to the polls.
Let's end on a bright note
💩 After leaving his job in healthcare and selling his house, George Frandsen packed up and moved 2,000 miles away. He owned the world's largest collection of fossilized poop - about 8,000 pieces. Of course, he decided to open a museum.
Until tomorrow
👋 Thanks for joining us. What did you like most about today's 5 Things PM? Was there anything we missed? Drop us a line: [email protected]🧠 Quiz answer: D. Trump joined TikTok over the weekend, and shared a video after attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship match in New Jersey.
Read also:
- Despite the rising costs of air conditioning, many US households continue to rely on them to stay cool during the summer heat.
- In response to Uno's ongoing appeal and success, several other companies have launched their own version of the popular card game in the US market.
