Summer of disasters, new American dream, little booze bottles: Catch up on the day’s stories

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1️⃣ Harsh reality

This summer proves we don’t have to wait until the future for climate change to smack us in the face. From torrid heat waves to deadly flash floods to raging wildfires and lingering smoke — the signs are all around us.

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2️⃣ New American dream

The formula for getting ahead always seemed straightforward: Go to college, work hard, save your money, buy a home and climb the economic ladder. But now it often boils down to having parents who can help foot the bills.

3️⃣ Just what we needed

From the moment that the first ball was kicked in Mexico City to the final whistle in New Jersey, North America hosted one of the most epic parties the world has ever seen. The World Cup marked a total vibe shift.

⚽ A look back at one of the best tournaments ever

4️⃣ Learning to love yourself

Defying traditional beauty standards, Stephanie Fairyington felt ugly as a child. That changed when she came out at 19 and began hanging out in the queer community.

5️⃣ Delicioso

There’s so much more to Mexican food than just tacos and burritos. From elote to mole and birria to pozole, here are some other tasty dishes worth a try.

Watch this

‘Get out of the car!’ Body camera footage shows a police officer pulling a driver from his vehicle just before it burst into flames on the side of a highway in Southlake, Texas.

Top headlines

• Trump says Iran ‘will pay … many times over’ for killing US troops
• Paramount–WBD merger on pause as judge issues temporary restraining order
• Supreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer

Check this out

🦅 Nature’s cleanup crew: They aren’t exactly cute and cuddly, and their diet of dead animals doesn’t help. But stunning new photos show vultures in a different light.

For CNN subscribers

• Analysis: Was the World Cup worth it?
• The birthplace of the modern-day Ku Klux Klan is becoming a beacon for all races and religions
• Trump’s funding cuts created ‘the perfect storm’ that slowed the government’s cyclosporiasis response

Quiz time

🌋 Which volcano’s eruption blanketed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii with a thick layer of ash in AD 79?
A. Mount Etna
B. Mount Vesuvius
C. Mount Stromboli
D. Mount Amiata
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

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🧠 Quiz answer: B. The once-bustling port fell silent after Mount Vesuvius erupted.

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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Gina Park.