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From: CNN’s 5 Things PM <5things@newsletters.cnn.com>
Date: May 1, 2026 at 4:14:54 PM EDT
To: peteandtess@gmail.com
Subject: Market madness, 'death cafes,' hazardous household products
Reply-To: CNN’s 5 Things PM <5things@newsletters.cnn.com>
Plus, Derby fan favorite faces tough odds
It was another wild month for markets. Stocks jumped to record highs even as oil prices and bond yields climbed. CNN’s business team outlines what it means for you.
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Two unrelated cases — one missing scientist and another killed by the man tied to the Brown University shooting — were fused online into a conspiracy theory. Now, federal officials are investigating if there’s a connection.
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‘A necessary conversation’
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Dying is unavoidable — but talking about it isn’t always easy. For those who aren’t religious, end‑of‑life questions can feel especially uncertain. That’s where “death cafes” come in.
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Get your fancy hats and mint juleps ready — the Kentucky Derby is tomorrow. But those betting on the favorite, Renegade, to win might be in for a tough race.
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Sponsored Content by LendingTree
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Well… not quite. But Colossal Biosciences, the company behind the efforts to make a modern hybrid of the woolly mammoth, is adding a new animal to its to-do list.
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Sponsored Content by CardCritics
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How well do you remember this week’s news? Put your knowledge to the test.
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🎤 Which comedian does the Trump administration want fired from his job?
A. Jimmy Fallon
B. Trevor Noah
C. Jimmy Kimmel
D. Seth Meyers
For the answer, click below to take this week’s news quiz! ⬇️
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So far, only 11.9% of quiz-takers have gotten a perfect score and 62% got eight or more questions right. How will you fare?
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The best sales to shop this weekend: Hoka, Cotopaxi and more
It’s the first day of May, and there are deals abound. Those on the move this spring can stock up on gear like Hoka trail running shoes and Cotopaxi travel backpacks. If you’re still shopping for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, everything from flower delivery services to Belgium waffle makers is on sale.
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🚂 Heart-stopping footage: A video shows a father shielding his son on railroad tracks as a train passes overhead in Bangladesh. Officials say both are safe.
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Daniel Wine.
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