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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Obsessed with the number on your scale? Just let it go. Experts say fitness — not weight — is what truly matters. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Striking statistics Americans cast ballots at polling places across the country on Tuesday, which means now we have a bunch of data instead of pre-election polls. So what did we learn? CNN’s political team breaks down the numbers. 2️⃣ Aging airplanes The UPS plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, was 34 years old. While that’s old for a passenger jet, it’s not so unusual in the world of air cargo. Investigators said they have recovered the “black boxes.” 3️⃣ From bankruptcy to boomtown Hudson’s Detroit, the city’s first new skyscraper in nearly half a century, symbolizes the progress made in recent years. The population is finally growing again — but not everyone is on board. 4️⃣ Crosses and cosmos A vast and ancient Maya complex was hidden from view in southeastern Mexico before it was made public in 2020. Five years later, archaeologists are spilling some of the monumental structure’s secrets. 5️⃣ Death lottery How would you like to be buried alongside singer Jim Morrison or author Oscar Wilde in one of the world’s most famous cemeteries? Now you can. Watch this 💅 Eye-popping demands: People can’t get enough of luxury travel agent Olivia Ferney’s social media posts about her phone calls with high-end clients. Take a look. Top headlines Check this out 🖌️ ‘A living archive’: Emmanuel Item was first exposed to tattoo culture when he played guitar in a heavy metal band, and that’s when he decided to take his art from paper to skin. His creations draw deeply on his Nigerian heritage. Quiz time 🤹♀️ A popular halftime performer made her NBA return several months after breaking her wrist in a fall. What is her nickname? A. Miss Mayhem B. Cirque du Sass C. Red Panda D. Bowled Over ⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. Thanks for reading ✅ Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter: Live updates from Election Day — here’s the latest 🧠 Quiz answer: C. Red Panda rides a unicycle and balances bowls on her leg before flipping them onto her head. 👋 We’ll see you tomorrow.
