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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The US Food and Drug Administration just approved the second GLP-1 pill for weight loss, and this one has fewer restrictions on how it’s used.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission is expected to lift off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida this evening, carrying four astronauts on a historic and risky journey around the moon. The launch window opens at 6:24 p.m. ET. Follow live updates.
▶️ Crew plays cards before heading to launch pad
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A man spent more than 40 years in prison for a murder he maintains he did not commit. After a judge overturned Subu Vedam’s conviction, ICE took him into custody. His next fight will be to stay in the US.
Democrats’ victories in recent elections suggest their success rests not just on turnout from a motivated base but also on winning over Republicans and independents.
Millions of Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart drivers have no choice but to pay higher gas prices if they want to keep earning a living. Some are deciding to call it quits.
Omar Nok is attempting to travel around the world without flying. His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.
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Miss Thailand contestant goes viral for dance
Darathorn Yoothong is going viral for her unconventional dance moves at Miss Grand Thailand 2026 which were viewed over 30 million times on social media.
Miss Thailand contestant goes viral for dance
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💃 Bringing the energy: A contestant in the Miss Grand Thailand pageant got a lot of attention for her unconventional dance moves. Take a look.
🏠 18th-century elegance: A mansion that once belonged to late German designer Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale, and it’s cheaper than you might expect.
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🚀 Who was the first woman in space?
A. Sally Ride
B. Valentina Tereshkova
C. Mae Jemison
D. Peggy Whitson
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