Wind energy, chic side hustle, billionaire’s advice: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN
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1️⃣ Wind energy
In a major blow to the offshore wind industry, President Donald Trump’s administration suspended federal leases for all large projects currently under construction. The move threatens thousands of jobs and efforts to rein in skyrocketing energy costs.
2️⃣ Chic side hustle
Young adults are making extra money by renting out their clothes and accessories. It’s the latest spin on the sharing economy popularized by platforms like Airbnb and the car rental app Turo.
3️⃣ Financial advice
Warren Buffett is one of the world’s most successful investors — that’s why he’s called the “Oracle of Omaha.” Now that he’s stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, put his wisdom to work for you.
4️⃣ Starting over
Some Americans are deciding to pack up their lives and move to another country, but that requires lots of research, planning and hard work. People who have made the leap share what they learned.
5️⃣ Turning to MAGA
Back in 2020, Nicki Minaj said she was “not gonna jump on the Trump bandwagon” after years of calling out his anti-immigration politics. Now the rapper is one of the president’s biggest fans.
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🎧 Sacred and secular: Padre Guilherme Peixoto, a Catholic priest and DJ, believes electronic music can connect people with faith. A recent event outside a cathedral in Slovakia resembled a rave but included a message from Pope Leo XIV.
Top headlines
- Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis
- Barry Manilow reveals he has lung cancer
- Rare ‘high risk’ for flooding spurs evacuations in Southern California after deadly floods in Northern California
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😎 ‘Cool girl’: Actor Jennifer Lawrence’s street style — like this beanie paired with a leopard-print coat — has earned her a new reputation as a fashion icon. Take a look at some of her outfits.
For CNN subscribers
- He walked away from the fiery crash of an overturned plane. Here’s how his life has changed
- The psychology of heroism: Why some people ran toward danger at Bondi Beach
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C. $1.1 billion
D. $1.6 billion
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Meghan Pryce and Jordan D. Brown.
