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title: "‘Slop bowl’ struggles, massive jackpot, hotel nightmare: Catch up on the day’s stories"
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description: "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."
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# ‘Slop bowl’ struggles, massive jackpot, hotel nightmare: Catch up on the day’s stories

👋 **Welcome to 5 Things PM!** 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.

**Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.**

### 5 things

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### 1️⃣ ‘Slop bowl’ struggles

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.

### 2️⃣ Cat-and-mouse game

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.

### 3️⃣ Hotel nightmare

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.

### 4️⃣ Inclusive communities

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.

### 5️⃣ Keeping it sexy

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.

### Watch this

🥩 **A healthy balance:** 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.

### Top headlines

-   Bill to end government shutdown heads to House, but air travel issues could persist
-   Analysis: Trump’s shutdown win just landed Republicans with a huge political headache
-   Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break

### Check this out

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🤐 **Ssshh! It’s a secret:** 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.

### For CNN subscribers

-   ‘Did you vote for Trump?’ Americans traveling abroad are under new scrutiny
-   Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed scrubbed past support for ‘defund the police’
-   Stanford’s ties to the MAHA world expose rifts at the heart of the elite institution

### Quiz time

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🏡 **President Donald Trump just introduced a new idea to tackle home affordability. What was it?**  
A. Utility bills paid for first year  
B. No down payment  
C. A free bedroom set  
D. 50-year mortgage  
⬇️ _Scroll down for the answer._

### Thanks for reading

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🧠 **Quiz answer: D.** The president floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea? Here’s what housing experts say.

👋 We’ll see you tomorrow.

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