Rare elements powering the future, robo financial advice, path to EU citizenship: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN
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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The slumping job market in the US is taking a toll on people’s moods. A consumer survey showed that Americans became more pessimistic about the health of the economy, a key issue in the presidential election.
Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day:
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1️⃣ Volcano discovery: A mysterious type of magma found in extinct volcanoes could contain abundant rare earth elements, which are crucial ingredients for electric vehicles, wind turbines and other clean technologies, according to a report. That could lead to other rare earth discoveries, even in the US.
2️⃣ Robo advice: No matter how much money is in the bank, adults are faced with countless financial decisions: paying bills, investing, saving for retirement. If you need help along the way, there are plenty of options. Some people are turning to robo services.
3️⃣ ‘Blood right’: Does your family have roots in Europe? You might have a path to citizenship to your ancestors’ home countries — even if you’ve never been there. Here’s what you should know.
4️⃣ Time’s ticking: Imagine a clock so accurate that it doesn’t lose a second, even after running for 1 billion years. Scientists say they’re closer than ever to achieving that level of timekeeping precision with a nuclear clock.
5️⃣ Precious jewels: A diamond necklace that has been worn at two British coronations is expected to fetch up to $2.8 million at auction. The 18th-century piece weighs about 300 carats and is on public display for the first time in 50 years. Take a look.
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🦌 Oh deer! Firefighters used ropes to rescue the animal after it got stuck upside down between a house and a garage in Oakland, California. Once free, the deer eagerly returned to the wild.
Top headlines
• CNN Poll: Harris and Trump locked in exceedingly close presidential race
• Evacuations begin in Florida as the state faces a major hurricane strike from Helene
• Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
What’s buzzing
🥤 Soda falls flat: Coca-Cola is discontinuing a new flavor just six months after it hit shelves, marking the end of a disappointing attempt to attract younger drinkers.
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🦈 Ghost shark: Scientists discovered a new species that lives in the deep ocean waters near Australia and New Zealand. It’s also known as a narrow-nosed spookfish.
$362,000
💰 That’s how much money two women lost after getting scammed by someone pretending to be actor Brad Pitt. Police arrested five people.
Celebrity corner
⭐ Still joking: Dick Van Dyke kept things light-hearted when asked about plans for his 99th birthday in December after skipping a few recent events. “Just praying that I make it,” the comedy legend quipped.
Quiz time
💳 The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit accusing which company of monopolizing the debit card market?
A. Visa
B. Mastercard
C. Bank of America
D. American Express
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
Good vibes
😎 We like to wrap things up on a positive note: Just 20 seconds of self-compassionate touch reduced stress, increased kindness and improved mental well-being, a recent study found. Here’s how.
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🧠 Quiz answer: A. The Justice Department accused Visa of an illegal monopoly that adds to the price of “nearly everything.”
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