CNN 10

Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute educational news show that appears as a daily digital video and audio podcast. CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom.

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Why Homes in this California Town are Collapsing into the Ground

Today on CNN 10, we take you to Rancho Palos Verdes, an oceanfront community in California, where a state of emergency has been declared due to land shifting. Then, we head to Southeast Asia where 87-year-old Pope Francis has embarked on the longest trip of his pontificate. Next, we visit Paris where residents are divided over whether to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower permanently. All that and more on today’s CNN 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Sep 06, 2024•10 min

The Controversy Over Windmills in India

Today on CNN 10, we explore why some Indian citizens are not happy with the practical effects of the country’s ambitious renewable energy goals. Plus, we check in on the state of the US presidential race, with less than two months until election day. And we highlight one of the Paralympics’ most memorable events: blind soccer. All that and more on today’s CNN 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 05, 2024•11 min

Influencers Hoping to Inspire the Next Generation

Today on CNN 10, we explain why thousands of hotel workers are walking off the job, leaving some major chains with skeleton crews. Then we head to South Korea for a visit to America’s largest overseas military base. Next, we introduce you to some social media influencers hoping to inspire the next generation to consider a career in the trades. All that and more on today’s CNN 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 04, 2024•11 min

Why People are Protesting in Israel

Today on CNN 10, we're explaining large-scale protests in Israel where different groups are placing blame for the deaths of six hostages. We'll also fly over Brazil to understand why officials are declaring war against wildfires. And as the football season kicks off, CNN 10 will check in on several rule changes aimed at making the game safer. But, is it enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 03, 2024•11 min

One Arizona City is Changing the Way Urban-Dwellers Enjoy the Night Sky

Today on CNN 10, we explain the current Listeria outbreak and what you need to know about your kitchen. Then, we see how the government in Namibia is trying to alleviate the pain of a the worst drought in 100 years. And, we travel to Flagstaff, Arizona, named the first international Dark Sky city - all this and more on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024•11 min

Meet the Teenager Making Mountain Climbing History

Today on CNN 10, we're getting ready for running through the days biggest headlines, from military operations in the West Bank to deadly mosquitoes in the northeast. And, we're following the Nepali teenage who is close to conquering the 14 tallest mountains in the world. Plus, we see a tractor collection a lifetime in the making - all this and more on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 29, 2024•11 min

Prepare for Liftoff!

Today on CNN 10, we're getting ready for liftoff as a daring mission to space aims to send the first crew of private astronauts on a spacewalk. We'll also see how people in Australia are disconnecting for better work life balance. Plus we take a look at the Paralympics kicking off in Paris, and a pod of dolphins who gave a tour a show- all this and more on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 28, 2024•11 min

Helping Endangered Seals

Today on CNN 10, we've got the need to know headlines to get your day going. We also visit a wildlife team in South Africa, helping endangered seals escape the perils of plastic pollution. Then, we'll see how neighborhood kids in Kansas got an all star surprise of their lives! All this and more on today's CNN 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2024•11 min

Extreme Flooding, Trapped Astronauts, and Snacking at the Great Wall

Today on CNN 10, we start the week with the news to know, including extreme flooding in Bangladesh that's impacting millions of people. We'll also look at the decision to keep two astronauts in space - until next year! And we'll find out why the Great Wall of China is no longer off limits for a food delivery snack. We end on a high note with a wrap on our favorite Olympic moments that had us beaming - all of this on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Aug 26, 2024•11 min

Canadian Labor Dispute, Surge Pricing ... and Dog Surfing!

On today's CNN 10, we learn about a labor dispute halting freight railroads in Canada. The disruption could have a huge impact on industries in the United States. We'll also learn about a new name for surge pricing. And next in our CNN Olympics series, we're meeting with Team USA sensation Grant Holloway who is sprinting through life's hurdles. We finish off with the World Dog Surfing Championships - that's all on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Aug 23, 2024•11 min

Changing the Lives of Refugees Through Music

On today's CNN 10, we've got the need to know headlines from our biggest health, international and economic stories on deck for you. We'll also meet a CNN Hero who is changing the lives of refugees through music. And a gold medal track and field star tells us who she was most excited to reunite with once the Olympics were over. We finish off finding out why a bunch of driverless cars are keeping neighbors up all night - that's all on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Aug 22, 2024•11 min

Democratic Convention, Jupiter Journey, Olympian Steve Nedoroscik

Today on CNN 10, we're watching the race to the White House as Democrats meet in Chicago while the Republican nominees campaign in battleground states. We'll also follow a spacecraft as it starts its journey towards Jupiter. We also catch up with an Olympic internet and gymnastics sensation. Wrapping it all up with a race straight out of Jurassic Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2024•11 min

Earthquakes, North Korea, and Katie Ledecky!

Today on CNN 10, we're looking at the science of earthquakes and whether it's possible to predict them accurately. We'll also get a window into life in North Korea, a place few outside the nation get the chance to encounter. And in Paris, we're talking with Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky. All that and a boat that looks like a car on today's episode of CNN 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 20, 2024•11 min

Conventions, Pythons, Groundhogs ... and Simone Biles!

It's a brand new season of CNN 10! And today, we're learning all about political conventions in the US. One of which is happening today in Chicago, Illinois. We'll also head to Florida where the hunt is on for the Burmese Python. And in Paris, we're talking with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. All that and a groundhog in a claw machine on today's episode of CNN 10. We're glad to have you back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 19, 2024•11 min

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