Restaurants ban young customers, video captures massive sinkhole and a rare dinosaur find: Catch up on the day’s stories
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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Parents have searched far and wide for ways to reduce their children’s screen time. A new study suggests that the answer may lie in the parent’s own screen habits. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Age restrictions: A new upscale Caribbean restaurant in Missouri limits entry to women 30 and older and men 35 and up. The policy sparked heated debate. Some customers welcome the idea, but others question the different standards for men and women. 2️⃣ Job hunt: Americans are finding it harder to get a new job — a sign that the economy might be slowing down. The number of people receiving jobless benefits for multiple weeks climbed to its highest level in two and a half years, according to the latest data. 3️⃣ Early addiction: Cravings for ultraprocessed foods — sugary, salty and full of additives — often begin when we’re young. Research suggests millions of kids may be at risk. 4️⃣ Best of 2024: The year is just about half over, so our entertainment team thoughtfully sorted through all of the new movies, TV shows, music and books. Here’s what they recommend watching, listening to and reading.
Vice President Kamala Harris knew she had to go to bat for President Joe Biden as devastating reviews of the president’s debate performance rolled in late Thursday night, aiming to strike a balance between sounding reasonable about the president’s performance while also hammering home the contrast between the two candidates, two sources told CNN.