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CNN 5 Things

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

Episodes

5 Good Things: This Rock Band Could Play at a Backyard Near You

This rock band hopes their new tour gives big concert venues a run for their money. The most memorable part of these teens’ prom happened after the dance, when they stumbled upon a house on fire. The treatment to save his son had a hefty price tag, so this dad picked up an oar and started rowing to raise money. This club in New York City helps older adults combat loneliness. Plus, which city is the happiest in the US? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 202517 min

Musk’s farewell, new ceasefire deal in Gaza, Taylor Swift buys back catalog & more

We begin with Elon Musk's last official day in the federal government. We’ll tell you what’s in the new US-backed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The DOJ has made a controversial decision on Boeing’s criminal case. There’s a tornado watch in the Eastern US. Plus, Taylor Swifts ends the ownership saga of her music catalog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 20257 min

US-China tensions, visa vetting, Biden cancer update & more

President Donald Trump blasted China on social media, driving US stocks in the red. There may be additional visa vetting for people that visit Harvard from abroad. Former President Joe Biden struck an optimistic tone about his cancer diagnosis. We’ll tell you about a deadly flooding disaster in Nigeria. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs’ longtime archrival, has offered him legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 20257 min

Americans spend less, trans athlete speaks out, candy recall & more

We start with the Supreme Court's latest ruling on the fate of a Biden era immigration program. We tell you why Americans are spending less and what it means for the economy. We hear from the high school student at the center of a funding controversy over trans athletes in sports. The suspect in Monday’s car ramming in Liverpool has appeared in court. Plus, a major candy maker is recalling some of its products over cannabis concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

May 30, 20257 min

Israel given ultimatum, Russell Brand enters plea, Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater & more

France says Israel could face a tougher stance from the European Union if humanitarian conditions in Gaza don’t improve. Immigration pressures are reportedly putting a strain on US law enforcement. A heatwave and wildfires are likely to cause problems in the US this weekend. Actor and comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges. Plus, Sydney Sweeney is selling her old bathwater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 20257 min

Tariff whiplash, Canada wildfires, spelling bee success & more

We’ll talk through where things stand with tariffs after a whirlwind week. Canadian wildfires are starting to send harmful smoke across the border. Investigators think a migrant accused of threatening President Donald Trump might have been framed. A NYC police detective is being questioned in relation to a bizarre crypto currency kidnapping and torture plot. Plus, we’ll tell you which word crowned this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

May 30, 20257 min

Tariffs unblocked, Trump meets Fed chief, Israel accepts ceasefire proposal & more

President Donald Trump’s tariffs have been reinstated – for now. The president met with the Federal Reserve chairman for the first time in his second term. We’ll tell you where the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations stands. Authorities are offering rewards to capture escaped inmates. Plus, we have details on a partial glacier collapse that buried a Swiss village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 20257 min

Harvard hearing, West Bank settlement expansion, town’s relocating perk & more

We begin with a federal judge’s order on Harvard University’s student visa program. Israel is making major moves in the occupied West Bank as the country signs off on the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. The Supreme Court delivered a blow to environmentalists on infrastructure projects. The Trump administration is preventing some companies from doing business in China. Plus, how one town is hoping to attract more residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 20257 min

Harvard commencement, wine company’s tariff triumph, NBA finals contenders & more

Celebrations at Harvard University’s commencement ceremony are being overshadowed by a legal battle over international students. We’ll tell you how a family-run wine company went head-to-head with the Trump administration and won. Home sellers now outnumber buyers by the largest margin in years. The American flag has been raised at the US ambassador's residence in Syria for the first time since 2012. Plus, who’s in and who’s almost out of the NBA finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

May 29, 20257 min

Tariff ruling uncertainty, Ukraine’s ‘drone wall,’ sparkly name crackdown & more

A recent court ruling blocking most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs is causing uncertainty. Ukraine is scrambling to set up drone defenses. A Mississippi city has issued a curfew after a college football player was killed in a shooting. Plus, we'll tell you why Japan is putting a stop to baby names like Pikachu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 20257 min

Court blocks tariffs, Musk leaves DOGE, billion-dollar beauty deal & more

A federal court has blocked the bulk of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Elon Musk says he’s leaving the Trump administration. The Secretary of State says the US will revoke Chinese students' visas. A UN warehouse in Gaza has been stormed by desperate Palestinians. Plus, we’ll tell you which celebrity beauty brand has been bought for a huge sum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 20257 min

Deadline for Russia, ‘TACO’ trade, Tate brothers charged & more

At a WH swearing-in ceremony, President Donald Trump addressed foreign policy, pardons, and other issues. The President also doubled down on his attacks against Harvard University. Investors are learning to take Trump’s words with a grain of salt – and a bit of salsa, too. We explain why Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers asked for a mistrial. Plus, the Tate brothers are facing more legal woes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 20257 min

Visa restrictions policy, South Sudan deportations, Terry Bradshaw’s comments & more

We start with the State Department’s new policy to restrict some US visas. A federal judge has ruled over whether DOGE can access sensitive treasury payment systems. We’ll tell you about the latest controversial immigration policy that the Trump administration is appealing to SCOTUS. Two Democrats are putting their congressional winning experience to the gubernatorial test. Plus, Terry Bradshaw had this to say about his former NFL team’s quest to acquire quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Learn more abo...

May 28, 20256 min

Hamas leader killed, international students targeted, Missouri abortions cancelled & more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Hamas’ de facto leader has been killed by an airstrike in Gaza. The US is pausing new student visa interviews, as Harvard faces a federal legal fight over its international student program. Planned Parenthood has cancelled all abortions in Missouri, following a state Supreme Court ruling. Trump Media wants a multi-bullion bitcoin fund. Plus, a French doctor found guilty of sexually abusing hundreds of patients has been sentenced. Learn more abo...

May 28, 20257 min

Gaza’s grim milestone, Musk criticizes Trump’s bill, sperm donor’s cancer gene & more

We'll tell you how former hostages and families are marking 600 days of war in Gaza. Elon Musk says President Donald Trump’s bill will undermine his work. ICE have made 40 arrests in Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. We’ll tell you why prosecutors in Brazil are suing a Chinese electric vehicle giant. Plus, a sperm donor who helped conceive dozens of children is sparking calls for reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 20257 min

Deadly Gaza aid chaos, Starship spins out, reality couple pardoned & more

Palestinian health authorities say one person was killed after chaos at an aid delivery site in Gaza. President Donald Trump warned Russian leader Vladimir Putin he’s “playing with fire.” Another SpaceX launch didn’t go to plan. Trump has pardoned a couple from reality TV. Plus, a report found global temperatures are going to stay high in the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 20257 min

Student visa appointments paused, King Charles’ speech, chaos in Gaza & more

We start with the latest move from the Trump administration that could deter international student from studying in the US. We highlight three high-profile cases the FBI plans to further investigate. King Charles III gave a significant speech in Canada’s parliament following President Donald Trump’s annexation threats. Chaos erupted on the first day of a newly established aid site in Gaza. Plus, prosecutors called another important witness to the stand in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. Learn more...

May 27, 20257 min

Covid-19 shot recommendations change, Trump weighs Russia sanctions, ancient discovery & more

RFK Jr. announced changes to the CDC’s immunization schedule. President Donald Trump vented frustrations at Russia’s president on social media. Tesla has a Europe problem. The search is on for another inmate who escaped prison. And, we’ll tell you what a group of scientists unearthed that dates back thousands of years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 20257 min

Optimistic Americans, NPR sues, airline’s new bag charges & more

People in the US are feeling better about the economy. We’ll look ahead to the Supreme Court’s final weeks of session. NPR has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over attempts to cut its funding. Week three of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial is underway with a former employee on the stand. Plus, we’ll tell you how much it’s going to cost to check a bag on this airline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 20257 min

Harvard contracts threatened, Philadelphia park shooting, Chinese factory explosion & more

The Trump administration is expected to tell federal agencies to cancel their contracts with Harvard University. It’s a big week for the economy - we’ll tell you about some key data coming out. At least two people were killed in a shooting in Philadelphia. Rescue operations are underway after a blast at a chemical plant in China. Plus, we’ll tell you why a man swam 60 miles around Martha’s Vineyard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 20256 min

Russia facing pressure, more inmates captured, trailblazing politician dies & more

After a weekend of record-breaking attacks on Ukraine, Russia is facing pressure from the US and Europe. Israel’s military is preparing for an “unprecedented attack” on Gaza. Another three New Orleans escapees have been captured, leaving two more on the run. Dozens of people were injured after an incident at a parade celebrating Liverpool Football Club. Plus, New York says goodbye to a civil rights activist, war hero and history-making Congressman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

May 27, 20257 min

Memorial Day prices, WWII soldiers returned, future of the penny & more

As President Donald Trump said he’s delaying some tariffs, we’ll tell you how the duties could make some of your Memorial Day event shopping more expensive. House Speaker Mike Johnson has been defending Trump’s domestic policy bill as it faces concerns in the Senate. A doctor in Gaza has lost 9 of her 10 children in a strike. The bodies of four World War II soldiers have been returned to their hometowns. Plus, we’ll look at what’s in store for the American penny after it stops being minted. Lear...

May 26, 20257 min

Trump criticizes Putin, EU tariff delay, cryptocurrency kidnapping charges & more

President Donald Trump says he’s not happy with Russian President Vladimir Putin after a weekend of strikes on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump says he’s delaying a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union. A new controversial aid group is set to start delivering help to people in Gaza. A cryptocurrency investor has been charged with kidnapping a man. Plus, it was a historic gold medal match at the Ice Hockey World Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 20257 min

One Thing: ‘Total Disaster’: Why Some Fear Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill

The House passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill on Thursday, despite divisions within the GOP. We break down what’s in it and hear from a Medicaid recipient who is worried she could lose coverage at the worst possible time. Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 202525 min

5 Good Things: Kermit the Frog’s Advice to 2025 Grads

“The Office” star teamed up with a nonprofit to offer free prom tickets to students impacted by the Eaton fire in Los Angeles. Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland. With months to live, this man is hitting the road to give back in all 50 states. A mini pony escaped from a rescue farm, and where she ended up next is pretty heartwarming. Plus, “The Golden Girls” reboot no one saw coming – and this time, they’ve got shells and siblings. Learn more about your...

May 24, 202517 min

Nippon-US Steel merger, Germany’s knife attack, Billy Joel cancels tour & more

President Donald Trump has greenlit a controversial deal blocked by former President Joe Biden. A fifth round of high-stakes nuclear talks between the US and Iran ended with limited progress. Several people are seriously injured in a knife attack in Germany. Police arrested a sixth suspected accomplice in a New Orleans jail break. Plus, we’ll explain why Billy Joel has cancelled his upcoming tour dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 20257 min

Ban against Harvard paused, stocks tumble, new AI model & more

Harvard University is getting temporary relief from the Trump administration’s enrollment ban. Investors have a trade problem to worry about again. A record number of Americans are applying to start a new life across the pond. We’ll tell you how Mahmoud Khalil’s attempt to stop his deportation went in court. And, artificial intelligence may be one step closer to replacing jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 20257 min

Harvard University sues, Apple tariff warning, major prisoner swap & more

Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration as it fights to keep international students. President Donald Trump is threatening Apple over its iPhone production. Ukraine and Russia are exchanging hundreds of prisoners. There’s been another arrest over that New Orlean’s jail break. Plus, Trump says an African American history museum no longer serves the interests of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 20257 min

Nuclear talks, Trump’s bill faces Senate pushback, rare storm & more

The US and Iran are meeting for nuclear talks, but their messaging beforehand didn’t match up. President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill" is facing resistance in the Senate. More details are emerging about yesterday’s plane crash in San Diego. Trump's Oval Office photo evidence is being debunked. Plus, we’ll tell you where a rare May storm will hit this Memorial Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 20257 min

University battles heat up, Iran not hopeful, Memorial Day travel & more

The Trump administration is hitting out at elite Universities in the US again. Iranian officials aren’t feeling optimistic ahead of talks with the US. There’s good news and bad news for your travel plans over Memorial Day weekend. The deadline for government autism research appears to have moved. Plus, Germany is doing something it hasn’t done since World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 20257 min
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