
A town left behind, saying goodbye to tattoos, mental trick helps you sleep: Catch up on the day’s stories
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Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! I’m still basking in the glow of Florida’s thrilling come-from-behind win over Houston in last night’s NCAA men’s basketball championship game. My fellow Gators are all pretty happy today. 🐊 Check out the photos. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Town left behind: Point Roberts, a 4.9-square-mile peninsula in Washington state, is part of the US but only accessible by land through Canada. Residents there say they’re feeling the tensions from growing anti-American sentiment. 2️⃣ Reclaiming their skin: Tattoos aren’t forever anymore, thanks to laser technology and easier access to technicians trained to remove them. But they can take years — and thousands of dollars — to fade. We spoke to several people saying goodbye to their ink. 3️⃣ Cognitive shuffling: This mental trick can help you quiet those racing thoughts and fall asleep faster. The technique involves coming up with a random, impersonal word and then brainstorming for just a few seconds at a time. Experts explain how it works.