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Welcome to 5 Things PM! Apple has revealed the new iPhone 16, marking its first step into artificial intelligence. The latest models feature different colours and a faster processor. Highlights also include updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods.
Apple has introduced the iPhone 16, showcasing Apple Intelligence, a vertically stacked camera for spatial video, and a new Camera Control button.
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Here’s a summary of what you might have missed today:
1️⃣ Loyalty programmes: Using a credit card for groceries or fuel might benefit the airline industry more than buying a plane ticket. Frequent flyer programmes have become essential to airlines’ financial health.
2️⃣ Help wanted: Job seekers in the US might face challenges, but some sectors are still hiring. Police departments and sheriff’s offices are actively searching for recruits after a decline in applicants and increased retirements post-2020.
3️⃣ ‘Forever chemicals’: Found in cookware, food, water, clothing, and furniture, these substances can pose health risks. They don’t fully break down in the environment and have been in use since the 1950s.
4️⃣ Ambitious plan: A Dutch engineer aims to turn a vast desert area into fertile land full of wildlife, potentially altering the climate. He plans to rejuvenate Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
5️⃣ Big trouble: Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after expressing doubts about its survival. A private equity firm will now manage the company’s stores and operations.
Surf’s pup: Dogs in costumes and goggles surfed as their owners cheered them on during San Diego’s Surf-A-Thon, the longest-running canine surf event in the US.
• Trump and Harris gear up for Tuesday’s presidential debate
• Tropical Storm Francine prompts evacuations along the Gulf Coast
• James Earl Jones, famed for his roles as Darth Vader and Mufasa, passes away at 93
Country awards: Morgan Wallen leads this year’s CMA nominations with seven, though a notable name is missing.
🇫🇷 Au revoir, Paris: Thousands endured rain at the Stade de France as athletes from 169 delegations celebrated the end of the Paralympics.
⛲ Rome is expecting a significant visitor surge for the 2025 Jubilee, a Roman Catholic year-long event. Access to a popular monument may be restricted due to the influx.
⭐ ‘Last dance’: Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates announced that her role in the “Matlock” reboot will be her final performance.
Camp Humphreys in South Korea, the US military’s largest overseas base, houses approximately:
A. 14,000
B. 20,000
C. 32,000
D. 41,000
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.
We like to end on a high note: Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmyla Kichenok postponed her New York wedding to continue competing in the US Open with partner Jelena Ostapenko. The pair won the championship. Kichenok and her fiancé Stas Kumarsky plan to marry soon, perhaps in Las Vegas or Europe.
See you tomorrow.
Quiz answer: D. Camp Humphreys is home to 41,000 people and spans over 3,500 acres. Check out all of CNN’s newsletters.
5 Things PM is produced by Tricia Escobedo, Meghan Pryce, and Kimberly Richardson.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Airportwatch reveals how airlines generate significant profits by monetizing frequent flyer programs, primarily through partnerships with banks and selling miles to companies like American Express, making these programs worth billions of dollars.(read more)
- The Atlantic explains that airlines have transformed into banks, generating more revenue from loyalty programs than flying.(read more)
- Airline Geeks highlights how airline loyalty programs are highly profitable, acting as central banks for their own currencies, controlling the flow and costs of rewards, and generating billions in revenue from selling miles to partners.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What’s new in the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 features AI integration, new colors, and a faster processor.
How do loyalty programs benefit airlines?
Frequent flyer programs significantly boost airline profits, sometimes more than ticket sales.
Why are police jobs easier to get now?
There’s a drop in applicants and increased retirements in police departments post-2020.
What are ‘forever chemicals’?
‘Forever chemicals’ are substances in consumer products that don’t fully break down and can cause health issues.
Why did Big Lots file for bankruptcy?
Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial struggles; a private equity firm will take over operations.