Quick take: A psychiatrist offers strategies to handle difficult conversations tied to attachment styles, while experts warn private-credit risks could worsen consumer pain amid rising living costs. New studies find Atlantic currents may be nearing a critical tipping point, Colombia will cull invasive hippos introduced by Pablo Escobar, and a rare Titanic artifact goes to auction this weekend.
Private-Credit Risks, Hippo Culls and a Rare Titanic Relic: Your Evening Brief
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Welcome to 5 Things PM. A psychiatrist explains how our responses to the phrase “we need to talk” often reflect attachment style and offers practical tips to build a more secure approach for people who tend to be anxious, avoidant or fearful.
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Private credit: Amid surging gas prices, higher grocery bills and a sluggish jobs outlook, analysts warn that strains in the less-transparent private-credit market could amplify pain for consumers if lending stress spreads beyond corporate borrowers.
World Cup update: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Iran will "for sure" compete in the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, despite ongoing conflict that had raised questions about the team’s participation.
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Ocean currents risk: New studies suggest the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation — a vital system of Atlantic currents — is weakening and may be closer to a potential collapse than previously estimated. Researchers warn it could approach a dangerous tipping point with major climate impacts.
Colombia’s hippo problem: Hippos introduced to Colombia by drug lord Pablo Escobar have multiplied, displacing native species and threatening communities. After years of limited success with population-control efforts, authorities say they will move forward with a more aggressive culling program.
Titanic artifact: A rare relic from the 1912 Titanic voyage — a tangible reminder that the ship was not invulnerable — is being offered at auction this weekend and promoted as a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity for collectors.
Daytime smash-and-grab: In New Jersey, jewelry-store owners tried to stop robbers who smashed display cases with sledgehammers, stuffed merchandise into bags and fled, leaving behind shattered glass and damage.
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Rapid headlines: Former President Trump announced what he called a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; his nominee for CDC director has expressed public support for vaccines. Separately, police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then himself; investigators continue to probe the incident.
Modern Gibellina: After a devastating 1960s earthquake, the Italian town of Gibellina was rebuilt with bold concrete and contemporary art, earning it comparisons to a modern Pompeii for its striking design.
Analysis: Experts warn that the economic standoff between Iran and the United States could enter a more dangerous phase, with broader geopolitical and market implications.
Quiz: In which newspaper did Kanye West buy a full-page ad to apologize for past offensive remarks?
A. The New York Times
B. The Wall Street Journal
C. The Washington Post
D. The Chicago Tribune
Answer: B. In January, Ye (Kanye West) placed a full-page apology in The Wall Street Journal, attributing some past comments in part to an undiagnosed brain injury and untreated bipolar disorder.
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