By Daniel Wine, CNN

Welcome to 5 Things PM! It’s an exciting time here at CNN, with the official launch of our new weather app — especially on a day when severe storms are demanding everyone’s attention.

Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.

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1⃣ A setback for Musk

In a landmark ruling, a California jury decided that Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI. The tech billionaire’s case threatened to derail the company behind ChatGPT as it plans a blockbuster initial public offering.

2⃣ Viral outbreak

Last year, a town in Texas emerged as the epicenter of the biggest measles outbreak in the US in more than 30 years. But when the virus jumped the border to Mexico, that marked the start of an even bigger tragedy. American infected with Ebola in DRC, as the US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region.

3⃣ ‘Creeps need not apply’

A team of bipartisan women want to change Capitol Hill’s culture of harassment. Two of them — one Republican and one Democrat — sat down exclusively with CNN to talk about how they plan to achieve their goals.

4⃣ Close encounter

An asteroid discovered just a few days ago will zoom past Earth tonight, coming four times closer than the moon. Despite the proximity, astronomers say the space rock poses no danger.

5⃣ Life at sea

A Colorado couple saved for decades so they could retire early, buy a sailboat and explore the world. It’s not just sunsets and cocktails — there are plenty of challenges.

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Frightening crash: Video captured the moment a freight train slammed into a septic truck in Chesapeake, Virginia. The truck driver is in “serious but stable condition,” authorities said.

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VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 60-year-old motorcyclist from Camarillo had major injuries after a collision with a Subaru Outback on southbound Highway 101 Saturday afternoon.

On May 16, around 3:18 p.m., dispatchers began receiving calls about a motorcycle-involved collision on southbound Highway 101, north of Victoria Avenue stated a press release from the California Highway Patrol-Ventura Area (CHP) Monday.

Arriving units found a 60-year-old Camarillo man with major injuries and that good Samaritans had provided emergency medical aid to the injured man at the scene noted the CHP.

The Camarillo motorcyclist was transported by ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center for further medical treatment shared the CHP.

According to the CHP, an investigation revealed that the 60-year-old was riding a black and red Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide southbound on Highway 101, north of Victoria Avenue when he crashed into the rear of a Subaru Outback.

The collision ejected the rider and he sustained major injuries detailed the CHP.

Drugs nor alcohol are currently suspected as being a factor in the crash, but any witnesses are asked to contact the CHP Ventura Area Office at 805-662-2640 with any additional information.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) -  The City of Santa Barbara is looking at the long range plans for its waterfront, especially considering environmental factors that are hitting the coastlines in very apparent areas.

A Waterfront Adaptation Survey looks ahead to the next 30 years. The deadline to add input is Monday, May 18th.

It will contribute to the city's plan to redesign and utilize areas including the beach, parks, paths and parking for  the long-term future of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront.

The city says coastal flooding, shoreline erosion, and sea level rise at top concerns.

It has identified areas that are showing impacts of harsh storms and high tidal overflow, especially during the winter months.

Priorities include beach access, recreation, boating, natural habitats, and essential coastal infrastructure.

There are also several area that are vital to the economy including commercial and recreational boating, restaurant and retail locations.

A draft plan is  anticipated for public release in Spring 2027. 

Funding for this project is provided by the California Coastal Commission, California Coastal Conservancy, and City of Santa Barbara.

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SANTA BARBARA Calif. (KEYT) -  Behind the scenes at the Santa Barbara Zoo a conservation effor has been working for years to help recover the endangered red-legged frog species in California.

Recently a team brought tadpoles from a lab in Santa Barbara to the Santa Monica Mountains as part of the zoo's Headstarting program.

It is collaboration with California State University Channel Islands where the zoo is establishing programs in the future.

Egg masses were delivered and released to the frog's known habitat to help restore the population.

This will help the species survive in areas known for wildfires and violent storms.

(More details, photos and video will be added here later today)

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