By Daniel Wine, CNN
Welcome to 5 Things PM! People are drinking less beer these days, and some have stopped entirely. Brewers are struggling as a result — with one notable exception.
Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.
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1⃣ A frantic manhunt
A mysterious triple homicide baffled investigators and devastated two idyllic Utah towns. License plate readers, footprints and a victim’s key fob helped lead authorities to a suspect more than 300 miles away.
2⃣ Ticket settlement
Live Nation and Ticketmaster reached a deal with federal authorities over accusations the ticket giant’s business practices created a monopoly of the live events music industry. Here’s what it means for consumers.
3⃣ ‘Fundamental destruction’
The National Institutes of Health — the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world — has lost more than 20% of its workforce. Scientists no longer with the agency talk about the work left undone.
4⃣ Stone Age menus
You might think ancient hunter-gatherers just killed animals and cooked big hunks of meat over a fire. But an analysis of their eating habits revealed some surprising results.
5⃣ New parents
Excitement over babies can make moms feel invisible. Learn how family and friends can be more considerate and keep the focus on her.
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In full bloom: California’s Death Valley is bursting with wildflowers after getting a lot of rain recently. It’s a rare superbloom that happens roughly once every decade.
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