5 Things PM: A viral Chinese app highlights growing loneliness, while the U.S. faces a record measles outbreak and YouTube introduces parental limits for teen short‑video viewing. The DOJ’s unusual search warrant for a reporter’s home has newsrooms on alert, a Michelin two‑star restaurant is under scrutiny after an investigative report, and ancient DNA from a wolf’s stomach may explain the woolly rhino’s extinction.
Measles Surge, Loneliness App and Other Top Stories — 5 Things PM
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Welcome to 5 Things PM. A viral app has swept China by asking a single, poignant question — and experts say it may be exposing a growing wave of loneliness and social isolation across the country.
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Measles Surge in the U.S. — Measles cases reached a record high in 2025 and the virus continues to spread. Public-health officials urge people to check vaccination status (MMR), follow local public-health guidance if exposed, seek medical advice for symptoms such as high fever and rash, and isolate when advised to reduce further transmission.
YouTube Adds Parental Time Limits — YouTube will let parents set daily limits for teens using its short-form video feed, with options ranging from two hours down to zero minutes to block access entirely. The change is aimed at giving caregivers more control over screen time for younger viewers.
Newsrooms on Edge After DOJ Warrant — The Justice Department’s rare move to obtain a search warrant for a reporter’s home has raised concerns across newsrooms and among media lawyers. Many journalists expect similar confrontations may occur as federal investigators and news organizations test legal boundaries around sources and reporting.
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Michelin Restaurant Under Scrutiny — A two‑star British restaurant once hailed as “truly unique” by the Michelin Guide is now facing criticism after a damning investigative report detailed troubling practices. The story has prompted scrutiny of standards and oversight in the high-end dining world.
Ancient DNA From a Wolf’s Stomach Sheds Light on Extinction — Scientists sequenced DNA from the stomach contents of a prehistoric wolf pup and identified genetic material from one of the last woolly rhinos. Researchers say the find could help explain factors that contributed to the ice‑age giant’s disappearance.
From Space: Aurora Borealis — An astronaut captured vivid, colorful images of the Aurora Borealis from orbit — a striking reminder of Earth’s natural spectacles.
Quick Headlines: More than a dozen NCAA basketball players have been charged in an alleged game‑rigging scheme; former President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act amid anti‑ICE protests after a Minneapolis shooting; and mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in over three years.
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Longevity Industry Boom — Pills, peptides and cold plunges drew crowds to a sold‑out longevity summit in South Florida. CNN’s Randi Kaye reports the industry markets futuristic fixes, but experts at the event emphasized that proven drivers of long, healthy lives remain lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and sleep.
Quick Quiz — Greenland: What share of Americans oppose the U.S. attempting to take control of Greenland? A. 20% B. 45% C. 60% D. 75%. Answer: D — A new CNN poll finds three‑quarters of Americans oppose the idea.
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