A grieving community, prenatal acetaminophen, ‘alien tortoises’: Catch up on the day’s stories

CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.

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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! This Japanese bodybuilder just won his 19th national title. Oh, and he’s 90 years old. See what’s fueling his success .

Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.

An engaged reporter, a soon-to-retire pilot and a young tourist. Instead of celebrating the next chapter of their lives, the loved ones of the three people killed in a news helicopter crash in Los Angeles are now coping with an unimaginable loss .

A new study found that girls born to mothers who took acetaminophen during pregnancy could have their fertility affected later in life . But doctors say it remains safe to use when needed.

About 13 years ago, “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn gushed about his wife Ashley on national TV. Now he is on trial for her murder and has pleaded not guilty.

A tiny rural village in central England voted to split from the United Kingdom in protest over a nearby migrant center. The result holds no legal weight, but it is the latest sign of growing tensions surrounding migration.

These “alien” tortoises once roamed the Galápagos Islands by the hundreds of thousands. After 150 years of absence, they’re making a remarkable return .

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A fast-growing vegetation fire near Floriston, California, has burned hundreds of acres, forcing evacuations and closing westbound I-80 at the Nevada state line.

🔥 Hillside blaze: A wildfire broke out in Northern California, burning hundreds of acres and shutting down a major highway . Officials say the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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White House pulls ICE director nominee

Mortgage rates climb for fourth-straight week to hit highest level since Trump took office

Trump seen with ‘ Kennedy Center demolished ’ poster hours before court filing on building damage

🎨 Grief, joy and what remains: From bold floral interiors to color-soaked installations, Yinka Ilori has built a reputation as a master of dopamine design .

Essay: ‘ I stood and watched a place I loved vanish ’

The luxury private jet you can sleep in without being a billionaire

Karaoke for one: China’s $1 trillion ‘loneliness economy’ gives a glimpse of the world’s future

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🐜 In what country was a restaurant owner fined over an accusation of serving ants on a plate?

⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

✅ Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter: Crew rescues climber stranded on 700-foot sheer cliff

🧠 Quiz answer: D. The owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea avoided prison time in a highly publicized case.

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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Chris Good.

👋 欢迎收看下午五件事！这位日本健美运动员刚刚赢得了他的第19个全国冠军头衔。哦，对了，他已经90岁高龄了。来看看是什么成就了他的成功。