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

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! When it comes to the future of booze, think small — literally. Little bottles of alcohol are becoming a big business. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Harsh reality This summer proves we don’t have to wait