Stay updated with today's news: Issues at checkout counters, debate between marijuana and alcohol, top cities for food enthusiasts.
Hi there! 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM, a quick roundup of some interesting news stories from today.
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5 things you need to know
- A new craze: Canlogs are on the rise as more people choose marijuana gummies over beer and wine when they want to relax or hang out with friends. For the first time, daily cannabis use surpassed daily alcohol use in America.
- Shopping trends: With rising prices and high-interest rates, people are cutting back on their spending. Low and middle-income customers are particularly affected, having to make tough choices before they reach the checkout counter.
- Mortgage options: One of the largest mortgage lenders in the country launched a program for zero-down mortgages, a move that has some worried.
- AI articles: Some local news sites are publishing articles with fake bylines. These names sound real, complete with headshots and biographical information. Experts are ringing alarm bells.
- Chemical recycling: After being hailed as a game-changer for plastic waste, this technology's failure is now unveiled.
What to watch
- Ancient skulls have helped scientists digitally reconstruct the faces of people from ages ago, including a Bronze Age woman.
Top headlines
- Trump was found guilty on all counts in his criminal hushmoney trial, making him the first former president to face such consequences.
- Chad Daybell was convicted of killing his first wife and the children of his second wife.
- An inside look at the efforts to bring home two young American missionaries killed in Haiti.
Quotable
- Foodies, rejoice: The best 20 cities for tasty treats have been ranked.
Quiz time
- Which baseball player topped the leaderboard for career batting average after Major League Baseball added statistics from the Negro Leagues? 1) Hank Aaron 2) Josh Gibson 3) Satchel Paige 4) Jackie Robinson
Future events
- 8 finalists compete to become the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee tonight.
Gooood vibes
- Fear not, dog lovers: Bark Air, a luxury airline specializing in pet-friendly flights, might just be the thing you've been waiting for. Expect dog-friendly amenities - toys, treats, pillows, blankets, and even a dog spa.
A little bit of fun
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And now, the answer to our quiz from yesterday: Josh Gibson, a catcher who played in the racially segregated 1930s and 1940s in the Negro Leagues, became the career batting average leader after Major League Baseball included stats from the Negro Leagues in its record books.
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Read also:
- In the debate between marijuana and alcohol, many US consumers are now choosing marijuana gummies over beer and wine when they want to relax or socialize, leading to an increase in daily cannabis use surpassing daily alcohol use in America for the first time.
- Low and middle-income customers in the US are struggling at checkout counters due to rising prices and high-interest rates, forcing them to make tough choices before making purchases.
