Welcome to 5 Things PM! The US government has issued millions in fines following an investigation that found major wireless carriers such as AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon illegally shared customers’ personal data without consent. These companies also reportedly provided geolocation histories to third parties including prisons. Both the FCC and the firms involved plan on appealing these findings.
Meanwhile, protests at Columbia University have led to student suspensions as demonstrations continued nationwide following calls for equity and academic restructuring within colleges’ admission procedures. Three law enforcement officers died in North Carolina after a shooting incident involving one deputy US marshal and two task force officials; the suspect also passed away during this event.
Ministers from G7 nations have agreed to shut down all coal plants by 2035 at the latest, as part of climate policy reform efforts. Here are five things you can do to help combat climate change. Two brothers in Nebraska emerged unharmed after a tornado damaged their home and uprooted them from inside it while they were being transported for relocation purposes.
As malls reinvent themselves, some establishments have opted instead towards options like conveyor-belt sushi stands, beer membership clubs or Korean barbecue in lieu of the typical burger/fries combination that was once popular among patrons. Four zebras escaped from a trailer while being transported near Seattle and caused chaos on nearby roads before they were eventually recaptured by authorities.
We’d like to hear your thoughts regarding 5 Things PM, as we have some new ideas for this segment. Drop us an email at 5ThingsPM@cnn.com. Justice Amy Coney Barrett led the debate during arguments in two politically charged Supreme Court cases involving abortion and presidential immunity last week (C).
In our final item today: a tornado destroyed a Nebraska town on the eve of one couple’s wedding, but they decided to celebrate their nuptials regardless of the circumstances. Join us tomorrow for more updates!
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