Stay updated with today's news: Resisting book bans, IRS increases audits, Kevin Bacon's genetic discovery.
Greetings, and welcome to 5 Things PM! The Internal Revenue Service is planning to increase audit rates on wealthy taxpayers and large corporations. For those earning more than $10 million, the audit rate will increase by 50%, while companies with assets over $250 million will experience a threefold increase. This initiative will be funded using money from the Inflation Reduction Act, which was approved in 2022. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day:
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1️⃣ A new bookstore: Lauren Groff, an accomplished author, and her husband Clay Kallman have opened The Lynx Bookstore in Gainesville, Florida. Groff aims to create a hub for literature in a state that was at the forefront of attempted book bans last year. She believes her vision is shaped by the rising tide of "authoritarian creep."
2️⃣ TikTok truce: Ariana Grande, Adele, and Rihanna will soon return to TikTok after a dispute with Universal Music Group ended. Universal removed its music from the platform, prompting the trio, along with Taylor Swift, to respond. The conflict has resulted in a surge of interest in TikTok, with one-third of internet users in the US using the app daily.
3️⃣ Combating 'toxic positivity': Author and mental health advocate Dave Tarnowski is gaining a following by urging people to accept the reality of their struggles instead of just putting on a happy face. He says this approach has been crucial for his personal journey with depression and bipolar disorder.
4️⃣ New gene, old inspiration: In a fascinating twist, a gene discovered in fruit flies is named "dokb" after Kevin Bacon. This gene is responsible for regulating social network structure in the insects.
5️⃣ Nude cruise: Bare Necessities, a travel company, will partner with Norwegian on an 11-day Caribbean voyage this summer. Passengers will have the opportunity to experience the freedom of going naked in a planned nude beach day.
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👀 The underdog moment: A young hockey fan stole the spotlight during a Nashville Predators game when she performed better than her father in a chugging competition on the jumbotron.
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✅ Reactions to recent news:
- Biden expresses concern over protests on college campuses across the US
- An important piece of testimony during the Trump trial reveals assets and connections to certain individuals
- Why some Republicans find inspiration in Hungary's authoritarian government
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❗The number of people starting on Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, each week in the US.
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📸 Nature's medicine: Researchers in Indonesia witnessed an orangutan using a medicinal plant to treat a facial wound, marking the first time this behavior has been observed.
Your well-being
🏃 The gender gap in fitness: An expert reveals the differences between what women and men need to focus on for optimal health concerning exercise and nutrition.
Good vibes
🐝 We end on a positive note: Beekeeper Matt Hilton is enjoying the aftermath of removing a bee swarm that disrupted a baseball game. Fans expressed gratitude for his help, and he now has a trading card deal.
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Source: edition.cnn.com
