Oscars To YouTube, A Tax Overhaul And Science Under Pressure — 5 Things PM

Welcome to 5 Things PM. In a landmark shift for entertainment, the Academy Awards will move from ABC to YouTube in 2029, underscoring the accelerating shift from traditional broadcast television to streaming platforms.

Here are the other top stories you may have missed today.

Tax Changes To Watch For

President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” became law in July and introduced several new tax provisions while altering existing rules. These changes could affect how you prepare your 2025 tax return; taxpayers should review the new provisions or consult a tax professional to understand implications for deductions, credits and filing requirements.

Science Community Pushes Back

Stress-relief balls were a common sight at a large gathering of climate scientists in New Orleans after reports that the administration plans to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Meteorology and climate experts have pledged to fight any move that could fragment key research capacity for weather and climate science.

Politics, Protests And Turnout

A new survey finds that young Americans have deep distrust in institutions and many believe the country is on the wrong track. Yet only about half of those polled said they will definitely or probably vote in next year’s elections — a gap that could shape political outcomes.

Global Controversies

Seattle — one of 16 host cities for next year’s World Cup — has drawn international criticism over its event plans, sparking outrage in countries including Egypt and Iran. The debate highlights how local decisions can have diplomatic and cultural repercussions on the global stage.

Luxury On The High Seas

Several high-end hospitality brands are competing to operate the world’s most exclusive cruise ships. The rivalry is driven as much by marketing and prestige as by a growing demand for ultra-luxury travel experiences.

From Rinks To Courtrooms

Shiven Bodasing, a South African, balances his day job as an intern attorney with nights competing in figure skating. He hopes to help grow the sport in South Africa and inspire a new generation of skaters.

Quick Hits

• Four GOP lawmakers agreed to side with Democrats in a dispute over the future of Obamacare.
• Nick Reiner appeared briefly in court and was held without bail.
• An unconventional nominee was confirmed as the new head of NASA.

A wildlife photographer discovered one of the largest known collections of dinosaur footprints, dated to about 210 million years ago, roughly a mile from a planned site for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Investigators say authorities jumped to conclusions in the Brown University shooting inquiry, complicating the probe. Meanwhile, scholars continue to probe Jane Austen’s mysterious cause of death using clues from her letters and novels.

China is constructing what experts call the world’s most powerful hydropower system deep in the Himalayas; the project remains tightly controlled and details are scarce.

Quiz: What are the estimated odds of winning a million-dollar lottery prize twice?
A. 10 trillion-to-one
B. 60 billion-to-one
C. 32 million-to-one
D. 24 trillion-to-one

Answer: D. A Welsh couple beat the odds twice, winning million-dollar prizes in a sequence estimated at 24 trillion-to-one.

Most read yesterday: After more than 40 years, a woman was reunited with her Kentucky family after being allegedly abducted by her mother.

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