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Seniors, students, taxpayers, children, parents, low-income Americans and just about everyone else will be affected by President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill that is being hashed out on Capitol Hill. We broke down what you need to know. ➕ The Senate passed the megabill after Vice President JD Vance broke a tie.
Morale has plunged among doctors and nurses at Veterans Affairs hospitals across the US amid hiring freezes and fears of layoffs. Workers said they're running short of supplies — and they're worried these conditions are drying up the pipeline for future talent.
In one of the coldest places on Earth, Alan Chambers searched for an invisible threat. He's teaming up with climate scientists to see if microplastics and nanoplastics have reached some of the most remote corners of the planet. Answers are just emerging.
AlphaBot 2 wants to beat humans at their own game. Thanks to embodied artificial intelligence, it has the ability to understand instructions. The robot knows how to play dice — and eventually it could make you tea and do your dishes.
Veils are one of the oldest elements of the wedding ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece. Here's why they remain a staple accessory for even the most modern brides.
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🍷 Boozy battles: Typically, a glass of wine is something to be savored — except in one quiet town in northern Spain, where it's used as ammunition.
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💬 Highs and lows: The former coach on 'The Voice UK' shared some personal details about her breast cancer battle and thanked her caregivers, family and friends for their support.
President Donald Trump toured a migrant detention center in Florida. What is its nickname?A. 'Everglades Stockade'B. 'DeSantis Detention'C. 'Alligator Alcatraz'D. 'Sunshine Slammer'⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
⛽ Road trip! Drivers won't need to break the bank to fill their gas tanks this Fourth of July weekend. Prices are expected to average between $3.10 and $3.15 per gallon nationally, according to GasBuddy. That's down sharply from last year and the cheapest gas for the summer holiday since at least 2021.
👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. The compound, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' is located on a remote airstrip surrounded by swamp and predators.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters.
Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Emily Scolnick.
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