
Start your week smart: How to sleep better, Pope Francis discharged, Pentagon leak investigation, New Mexico mass shooting
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CNN’s 5 Things Sunday brings you all the news you need to start your week smart.
More Americans are cutting back on snacks like chips, pretzels and cookies — but not for health reasons. Why then? Rising prices. Over the last four years, for example, the price of chips has surged by nearly 30%. That sharp increase is driving many consumers to cut back on non-essentials like snack foods, according to market research firm NIQ. Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, few things wreak havoc on your ability to function in everyday life more than poor sleep. A lack of quality sleep can have important impacts on your overall health as well. Chronic insomnia — an inability to fall or stay asleep or waking up much earlier than desired — could lead to serious issues, including heart attacks and stroke. If you’re constantly tired, that could be a sign of an underlying health condition such as anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome or a rare blood disorder. Your job could be making things worse. Sedentary work has been linked to a 37% higher risk of insomnia-like symptoms.

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, arrives in Washington this week for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump on the future of Venezuela following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro. The meeting comes after Trump surprised many by allowing Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, to assume control, dashing opposition hopes for a new democratic era.

Most Americans see an immigration officer’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident Renee Good as an inappropriate use of force, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds. Roughly half view it as a sign of broader issues with the way US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is operating, with less than one-third saying that ICE operations have made cities safer.











