Housing frenzy, distracted driving, hot accessory: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN

👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Talk about a hairy situation! A massive furball tumbling through the streets of New York City has people doing double takes — and of course there’s an interesting story behind it.

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

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1️⃣ Housing frenzy

A few years ago, San Francisco was the national symbol for post-pandemic urban decline. Now, fueled by the AI boom and tech workers flush with cash, it’s quickly becoming the hottest real estate market in the country.

2️⃣ An elaborate plot?

Jared Bridegan, a young Microsoft executive, was gunned down in the middle of a road in Florida. Prosecutors say it was part of a murder-for-hire scheme set in motion by his ex-wife and her husband.

➕ Tupac Shakur: Witnesses to his killing testify in Duane Davis trial

➕ Luigi Mangione: State murder trial effectively postponed

➕ Lindsay Clancy: Prosecution rests in triple-murder trial

3️⃣ Body image

Parents who are taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss worry about how changes to their bodies or eating habits might affect their children. Experts offer advice on how to handle it.

4️⃣ Distracted driving

More than 35,000 people die in car crashes in the US each year. A new study found a connection between the day major artists’ albums are released and a rise in traffic deaths.

5️⃣ Hot accessory

With temperatures soaring, fashion-forward consumers are focused on taking care of their skin. Clothing that provides protection from the summer sun is in demand.

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Quiz time

🫏 Which Democrat, pictured here, just delivered an acidic takedown of President Donald Trump on the economy and the war with Iran?

A. James Talarico

B. Josh Shapiro

C. Jon Ossoff

D. Maxwell Frost

⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

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