👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Americans, frustrated with years of rising prices, are going into the 2025 holiday shopping season prepared for battle. But this year’s rush to the aisles might look a lot stronger than you’d expect — on paper, anyway.
Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.
Flight delays and cancellations aren’t the only stressors. Lost or damaged luggage can derail your trip. Take these steps before and after arriving at the airport to protect your bags.
When an elderly woman showed up to renew her ID, authorities noticed a few unusual details — like dark hair on her neck and chin. What they discovered next led to a bizarre arrest.
A growing number of women are trafficked to work in Asia’s notorious scam industry, lured in with the promise of a stable, well-paying job. Horrifying conditions unfold inside heavily guarded compounds, while families fight for their release.
As women’s soccer grows increasingly popular — setting new attendance records and breaking previous viewership figures on TV broadcasts — it’s serving a bigger community than ever before. CNN’s Hannah Ryan explains why the game is especially important to queer people.
There can never be too many pies at the Thanksgiving table. Be it apple, boysenberry, pecan or rhubarb, the only bad option is no option. But two in particular — both rooted in American history — have created a hotly contested debate.
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Seal jumps on boat to escape killer whales
An amateur wildlife photographer off the coast of Seattle captured the dramatic moment when a seal narrowly escaped a pod of killer whales by hitching a ride on her boat.
🦭 Welcome aboard: When killer whales closed in, one quick-thinking seal found the ultimate lifeboat: a photographer’s boat off the coast of Seattle. The dramatic moment was caught on camera.
👚 Renaissance to runway: Bold silhouettes aren’t just a fashion statement —they’re a symbol of power and presence. Long before shoulder pads entered the fashion lexicon, oversized sleeves signaled status in early modern European courts. Today, they’re making a bold comeback.
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🦃 Which state did this year’s pardoned turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, come from?
A. South Dakota
B. New Hampshire
C. North Carolina
D. Montana
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✅ Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter: Does JD Vance have a Palantir problem?
🧠 Quiz answer: C. The turkeys participating in the 78th annual National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation hatched last July in North Carolina.
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