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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! In the final weeks of summer, the US Open is the hottest celebrity hangout in New York, with appearances by tabloid darlings such as Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, attracting A-list celebrities.
Here’s what else you may have missed during your busy day:
1️⃣ Rogue Worlds: Astronomers have discovered six celestial bodies in a cosmic cloud using the James Webb Space Telescope. The objects are slightly larger than Jupiter, and the observations shed light on the formation of stars and planets in the universe.
2️⃣ Affordable housing: The real estate market is finally showing signs of improvement, but it’s not just buyers who are being hit by the crisis. A recent report shows that renters are in dire straits, too. Good luck living comfortably in these cities, which rank among the top five places with the highest rent burden in America.
3️⃣ Harmless or triggering?: A content creator films himself eating mountains of food, with tons of sauce of course. You can hear every crunch, slurp and bite. And the video gets millions of views. As mukbangs become more popular, nutritionists are worried about the impact of this trend.
4️⃣ A true ghost town: Once a bustling city, home to at least 10,000 Greek Orthodox Christians, the city has stood empty for over a century, abandoned by its residents and haunted by the past. It is a monument frozen in time – a physical reminder of darker times in Turkey.
5️⃣ “Liquid Gold”: Celebrities and influencers are touting a trendy new wellness substance meant for newborn cows. One expert says it’s popular because it can boost the immune system, improve gut health and increase athletic performance. But is it right for you?
👠 Fashion pioneer: 50 years ago, supermodel Beverly Johnson landed one of fashion’s most coveted covers and became the first black woman to appear in Vogue. It was the launch of her career and a turning point in history. Johnson tells CNN what the moment meant to her.
Until 1974, no black model made it to the cover of Vogue in the USA. She was the first and changed history
• Special Counsel files revised charges against Trump in January 6 case
• Trump says he has accepted the rules for the Sept. 10 debate, which include muted microphones.
• Harris and Walz give CNN their first exclusive joint interview since the start of the election campaign
✨ A touch of magic: Naomi Osaka goes for a feminine flair and brings tulle to the tennis court. The 26-year-old unveiled one of her competition looks ahead of the US Open, which features a ruffled, flirty style. See the lime green version she wore today.
💵 That’s how much Care.com will refund customers as part of a settlement to address what the Federal Trade Commission has called “unlawful practices,” including misleading job seekers and job providers.
🎵 Martin Shkreli, the infamous “pharma brother” who was once convicted of securities fraud, was ordered to surrender all copies of a unique album by which musical group?
A. Fleetwood Mac
BNWA
C. The Beatles
D. Wu-Tang Clan
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
💉 Extended access: Eli Lilly has launched a lower-cost weight-loss drug, a move the company expects to “significantly” expand its offerings as it anticipates continued high demand.
⚽ We would like to end this on a positive note: Football icon Megan Rapinoe may have played her last professional game, but the sport is not done loving her yet. The two-time world champion’s number 15 jersey was retired by her former club Seattle Reign. Rapinoe called it a “very special day” and thanked the club, the fans and her family for the honor.
👋 See you tomorrow.
🧠 Quiz answer: D. Wu-Tang Clan. Their album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” was created in secret over a period of six years. In 2015, Shkreli allegedly paid $2 million for it.
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“5 Things PM” is produced by CNN’s Tricia Escobedo, Kimberly Richardson and Daniel Wine.
