5 Things PM highlights top stories: changing your exercise routine could boost longevity; the EPA's rollback of mercury rules raises concerns for nearby residents; and Iranian soccer players who defected in Australia now face uncertain futures. Other items include the discovery of a new Spinosaurus species in West Africa, will.i.am's AI-equipped three-wheeled EV, and political moves in the U.S. involving Trump, Netanyahu and the DHS nomination process.
Polluting Power Plants, Longevity Tips, ‘Hell Heron’: Catch Up on Today’s Top Stories
Colstrip power plant in Montana. - Matt Brown/AP/File
Welcome to 5 Things PM. Want to live longer? Switching up your exercise routine could help — and we've rounded up the other top stories you might have missed today.
Top Headlines
Health & Environment: When the Environmental Protection Agency eased mercury regulations, officials cited high compliance costs and limited safety gains. But local analyses show residents living near affected power plants may experience outsized health and environmental impacts.
Sports & Politics: The futures of several Iranian athletes can change in an instant. A group of Iranian soccer players who defected during a tournament in Australia now face uncertain personal and professional prospects.
Immigration Tensions: CNN's Sara Sidner reports on a climate of fear in a Minneapolis neighborhood after high school students were detained by ICE officers, sparking community concern and debate.
Caregiving In America: About 10% of U.S. adults are caring for a parent older than 65, and many more assist a spouse or partner. Caregiving expectations often differ by gender, but research shows both men and women can gain emotional and practical benefits from providing care.
Fiona Pardington
Paleontology: Fossils discovered in West Africa have been identified as a new species of Spinosaurus with a pronounced bony crest on its skull. Scientists estimate it lived roughly 95 million years ago and have produced reconstructions of its likely appearance.
Tech & Design: Will.i.am — the Black Eyed Peas frontman and tech entrepreneur — designed a three-wheeled electric vehicle that also functions as an AI-equipped mobile workspace, blending transport and productivity.
Politics & Global News
Former President Donald Trump says he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt strikes on energy facilities. Meanwhile, Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security moved forward after Senator John Fetterman joined Republicans in a procedural vote.
In Spain, police report that U.S. college student James Gracey, who had been missing, was found dead. The investigation is ongoing.
Culture & Crime
Photographer Fiona Pardington hopes an exhibition of portraits of New Zealand's extinct and endangered birds will prompt public conversation as the country weighs its environmental responsibilities.
WCPO
A man whose mother was murdered later became a police officer and pushed to have her case reopened, illustrating how personal tragedy can drive long-term quests for justice.
Inside Illinois politics: Governor J.B. Pritzker's strategic involvement in the state's Senate primary could have implications for a possible 2028 presidential bid. Analysis pieces also consider how recent events in Iran test the appeal of 'Trumpism' abroad.
Short Takes
Robbers reportedly cleared out a Bay Area jewelry store of about $1.7 million worth of goods in roughly 70 seconds.
Legal note: Rapper Afroman (Joseph Foreman) prevailed in a defamation suit that became known as the "Lemon Pound Cake" case, after arguing First Amendment protections for his mocking of sheriff's deputies who raided his home in 2022.
Quiz: Which nickname was used for Afroman's defamation lawsuit? Answer: "Lemon Pound Cake."
We’ll see you tomorrow. Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Meghan Pryce. For more CNN reporting and newsletters, create an account at CNN.com.
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