Dangerous edible trend, Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress,’ a shrinking planet: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, CNN
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Princess Diana’s head-turning “revenge dress” is going on sale for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.
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1️⃣ Cannabis edibles
Accidental ingestion of recreational drugs among young children in the US has surged by more than 3,300% over a 25-year period, according to a new study. An ER doctor explains what parents need to know.
2️⃣ Conspiracy theory rage
Hunter Kozak was asking Charlie Kirk about mass shootings when Kirk was gunned down in front of him. Now, Kozak and other witnesses say they’ve faced relentless harassment and threats after online influencers falsely tied them to the killing.
3️⃣ Race for talent
High school students across Asia are pulling ahead of their Western peers for reading, science and math. The rankings highlight how the growing adoption of AI significantly impacts secondary education.
4️⃣ Shrinking planet
Mercury’s cracked surface bears scars suggesting that it was once a larger world that has shrunk in size — and it may be getting smaller. Here’s what that means.
5️⃣ ‘Culinary melting pot’
Hundreds flock to Tucson, Arizona, for the Sonoran hot dog. But the regional favorite traces its roots to the immigrants who brought its flavors and traditions to the US centuries ago.
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Top headlines
- Supreme Court deals another blow to GOP hopes of capturing extra congressional seat
- Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight UK extradition, a US judge rules
- Iran-backed rebels capture Red Sea port, tightening grip on a key global chokepoint
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🎨 Painted history: After a 14-year restoration project, the largest Roman wall mosaic ever found has been revealed for the first time. Take a look.
For CNN subscribers
- Trump’s Commerce Secretary under pressure to use his powers to block voting machines
- An estimated one-third of foster youth identify as LGBTQ+. Federal agencies are ripping away their protections
- Greg Bovino was Trump’s immigration enforcer. Now he thinks the administration isn’t tough enough
Quiz time
🎮 A warning from which company prompted the White House to remove an arcade-style game from its website?
A. PopCap
B. Sega
C. Nintendo
D. Tetris
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
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🧠 Quiz answer: D. Soon after “Build the Wall” debuted, Tetris said it was not involved in the game’s creation and that it takes “copyright infringement very seriously.”
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