<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>👋 <strong>Welcome to 5 Things PM! </strong>Feeling lucky? Consider getting a Mega Millions ticket. The jackpot for tonight’s drawing just climbed to $900 million, the eighth-largest in the game’s history.</p><p><strong>Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.</strong></p><h3>5 things</h3><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2fVGvwvqqvy28WP1jSTPSA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/cnn_articles_875/63bf4cac61ee792ded439a87ed5c4510?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="960" height="540" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2fVGvwvqqvy28WP1jSTPSA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/cnn_articles_875/63bf4cac61ee792ded439a87ed5c4510"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Michael Nagle/Bloomberg/Getty Images</figcaption><p></p></figure><h3>1️⃣ ‘Slop bowl’ struggles</h3><p>Three fast-casual giants — Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen — are feeling the heat as younger diners rethink their lunch budgets. Many are brown-bagging it or chasing deep discounts at traditional fast food chains.</p><h3>2️⃣ Cat-and-mouse game</h3><p>It began with a bloody crime scene straight from a made-for-TV movie. An Oklahoma sex offender allegedly staged his own abduction and managed to elude the authorities for 13 years. Here’s how they found him.</p><h3>3️⃣ Hotel nightmare</h3><p>Sonder, a short-term rentals company, suddenly collapsed over the weekend when its partnership with Marriott ended. Guests around the world were abruptly kicked out of their rooms and found themselves stranded.</p><h3>4️⃣ Inclusive communities</h3><p>Autism can feel very isolating, but it’s an increasingly common diagnosis. A researcher with Asperger’s syndrome sees that as an opportunity to make the world a more vibrant place.</p><h3>5️⃣ Keeping it sexy</h3><p>Does your partner snore? Don’t let it interfere with intimacy. A therapist offers advice for couples who are juggling nasal strips, earplugs and CPAP machines.</p><h3>Watch this</h3><p>🥩 <strong>A healthy balance: </strong>Protein is an essential part of your diet, but consuming more than your body needs can cause problems. Nutrition experts explain how to get the right amount.</p><h3>Top headlines</h3><ul><li>Bill to end government shutdown heads to House, but air travel issues could persist</li><li>Analysis: Trump’s shutdown win just landed Republicans with a huge political headache</li><li>Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break</li></ul><h3>Check this out</h3><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zctj4e8iQgJEQ9TDqkV7CQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/cnn_articles_875/3d9db451a4ed28ff7c0c464ee378dbf1?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="960" height="540" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zctj4e8iQgJEQ9TDqkV7CQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/cnn_articles_875/3d9db451a4ed28ff7c0c464ee378dbf1"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Fred He/CNN</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>🤐 <strong>Ssshh! It’s a secret: </strong>A courtyard in Beijing’s Forbidden City used to be filled with garbage and items in storage. Now it’s a hidden garden open to visitors for the first time in a century. Take a look inside.</p><h3>For CNN subscribers</h3><ul><li>‘Did you vote for Trump?’ Americans traveling abroad are under new scrutiny</li><li>Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed scrubbed past support for ‘defund the police’</li><li>Stanford’s ties to the MAHA world expose rifts at the heart of the elite institution</li></ul><h3>Quiz time</h3><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/D9JsHsQqo6MK7muNT2Zdzw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/cnn_articles_875/28d15ca8ffa30c3756d2dd9cf5dceb8b?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="960" height="540" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/D9JsHsQqo6MK7muNT2Zdzw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/cnn_articles_875/28d15ca8ffa30c3756d2dd9cf5dceb8b"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>🏡 <strong>President Donald Trump just introduced a new idea to tackle home affordability. What was it?</strong><br/>A. Utility bills paid for first year<br/>B. No down payment<br/>C. A free bedroom set<br/>D. 50-year mortgage<br/>⬇️ <em>Scroll down for the answer.</em></p><h3>Thanks for reading</h3><p>✅ <strong>Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter:</strong> Visa and Mastercard might have a deal to lower merchant fees. Your rewards card could get hit</p><p>🧠 <strong>Quiz answer: D. </strong>The president floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea? Here’s what housing experts say.</p><p>👋 We’ll see you tomorrow.</p><p>📧 Check out all of CNN’s newsletters.</p><p>Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.</p><p>For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com</p></div></div>

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<p>CNN’s 5 Things PM highlights key stories: The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $900 million. Fast-casual chains like Cava, Chipotle, and Sweetgreen are struggling as younger diners opt for cheaper options. Sonder, a short-term rental company, collapsed after losing its Marriott partnership, leaving guests stranded. A researcher with Asperger’s syndrome aims to create inclusive communities for those with autism. Lastly, couples are advised on managing intimacy despite snoring issues. In political news, a bill to end the government shutdown is heading to the House, while Trump’s proposal for a 50-year mortgage raises questions about home affordability.</p>

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