Shutdown impacts, serial bridesmaid, a foodie’s delicacy: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Sarah Hutter, CNN

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1️⃣ Shutdown impacts

Canceled school events, growing lines at military food pantries, accumulating fears and the potential need for loans to stay afloat. US military families are already feeling the effects of the government shutdown that is stretching into its second week.

2️⃣ Pacific ‘blob’ + La Niña

A marine heat wave spanning much of the North Pacific Ocean is already influencing weather in North America and is poised to make its mark during the winter. But forecasters have another global weather pattern to consider.

3️⃣ Eureka!

Gold has always meant more than money for South Asian women — it’s memory, protection and quiet strength. Whether gifted at birth or saved for uncertain days, each piece carries a personal history. With prices climbing, that legacy may now offer something more: security.

4️⃣ Ant-eresting twist

Ice cream, mascarpone and milk-washed cocktails may sound like simple pleasures — but the ones served at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Denmark contain a little extra something.

5️⃣ Reshaping self-worth

He didn’t ask to see it, but it’s shaping how he sees himself. From muscle-building to money-making, digital masculinity is flooding boys’ social media feeds and quietly eroding their confidence. An expert explains how you can help.

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😋 Bon appétit: Tucked away in Bordeaux’s countryside, a discreet farm nurtures an indulgence from start to finish. Often paired well with crème fraîche, the delicacy comes from sturgeon fish. Hint: we’re not talking pastry!

Top headlines

• Trump says hostages will be released Monday or Tuesday
• Legal shutdowns underway for Oregon and Illinois as National Guard troops deploy in Chicago area
• Significant nor’easter will lash the East Coast this weekend with rain, wind and coastal flooding

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💒 Serial bridesmaid: Although not quite 27 dresses, this bride has worn plenty of formal wear in the past three years. After attending 15 weddings and then having her own, here’s what CNN’s Madeline Holcombe has learned.

Quiz time

📱Denmark is planning to ban social media for users under what age?
A. 10 years old
B. 12 years old
C. 14 years old
D. 15 years old
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

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✅ Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter: A neighborhood joint in Hong Kong has been named the world’s best bar

🧠 Quiz answer: D. Denmark’s prime minister said that online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood”— and that the country will move to ban social media for anyone under 15.

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