Catch up on the day’s news: A big win for Disney, rising egg prices, vulnerable bridges
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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The drawbacks of an erratic work schedule are pretty clear: you’re tired and you miss out on spending time with family and friends. But new research suggests that there could be more serious long-term consequences — including poor sleep, decreased mental function and depression. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Disney battle: The entertainment giant and CEO Bob Iger prevailed in a high-profile fight against activist investors who sought to win seats on the company’s board of directors. 2️⃣ Insider trading: Two investors pleaded guilty in a scheme linked to the Trump Media deal that brought the former president’s social media business public. ➕ A judge denied Trump’s motion to delay his hush money trial. 📹 Video: Tech expert weighs in on Truth Social 3️⃣ Taiwan earthquake: Rescuers scrambled to free dozens of people trapped in highway tunnels after the island’s strongest quake in 25 years. At least nine people were killed and 900 injured. ➕ It’s a stark reminder of risks to the chip industry. 📹 Dashcam video shows landslide 4️⃣ CNN investigates: A week after the Key Bridge tragedy, civil engineers are pointing to a bridge near Baltimore’s harbor that may be vulnerable to a ship collision. ➕ The city’s economy was humming before the tragedy.
Senate Democrats grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his various controversial statements including his stance on vaccines during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump’s health and human services secretary, and most left feeling overwhelmingly unsatisfied by the answers they received.
A Nigerian man has been extradited to the US to face charges in the “sextortion” of a South Carolina teen who died by suicide in 2022. Prosecutors allege the scammer posed as a young woman, persuaded 17-year-old Gavin Guffey to send him nude photos and then threatened to publicize them if Guffey didn’t send money.