👋 Welcome to five Things PM. It’s a unhappy day at NCS. Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who based the community, died at the age of 87. Starting from scratch in 1980, he launched the 24-hour cable TV information revolution.
The Atlanta businessman — nicknamed “The Mouth of the South” for his outspoken nature — built a media empire that included cable’s first superstation and well-liked channels for films and cartoons, plus skilled sports activities groups like the Atlanta Braves. 📹 Watch: Christiane Amanpour remembers the early days of working with Turner.
Cindy Wanner vanished from a California residence in 1991, and her physique was discovered three weeks later. The suspect flew beneath the radar for many years by dwelling beneath an alias. Last month, detectives tracked him down.
Just a few weeks in the past, they have been leaving on a cruise journey to a few of the world’s most distant islands. Now they’re isolating of their cabins and doing no matter they will to avoid a deadly virus.
You may need donated garments or purchased new attire created from reprocessed supplies. Environmentally good decisions, proper? But NCS found a very different reality in a metropolis flooded with discarded clothes.
Jet gasoline costs almost doubled. Airlines reduce flights. Travelers have been nonetheless shopping for tickets. That was already a fairly good recipe for increased airfares. Then Spirit went out of business, threatening to boost ticket costs even additional.
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He stop skilled soccer at 26 to change into an artist
Alfie Whiteman spent 16 years chasing a soccer profession. At 26, he stop and determined to publish a collection of uncooked self-portraits he took throughout his taking part in days. It’s been the begin of a new chapter in his life.
📸 ‘It was really scary’: Alfie Whiteman spent 16 years chasing a profession in skilled soccer. He stop at the age of 26 and determined to publish a collection of showing self-portraits. It’s been the start of a new chapter in his life.
🎤 Unofficial anthem: After their controversial slogan was outlawed, pro-Palestinian activists in Australia turned to a karaoke classic.
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🌆 One of the planet’s greatest cities, pictured right here, is sinking so quickly that it’s seen from house. Which one is it?
A. Tokyo
B. Istanbul
C. Beijing
D. Mexico City
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🧠 Quiz reply: D. Imagery from a highly effective NASA radar system exhibits that Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate.
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