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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

9 AM ET: Martial law fallout, final House seat called, sink hole disappearance & more

South Korea’s defense minister has submitted his resignation, as calls grow for the President to be impeached following his short-lived martial law declaration. The Supreme Court is hearing a case on gender-affirming care that could impact transgender rights nationwide. Elon Musk’s bid to cut government spending has found some unlikely allies, and the final House seat of the 2024 election has been called. Russia's deputy foreign minister has issued a warning to the US and its allies. And, there ...

Dec 04, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Transgender rights case, SK president resignation calls, California rabies death & more

Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is going to the Supreme Court today. South Korea’s president is facing growing calls to resign, following his chaotic attempt to enact martial law in the country. Another one of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks is at risk of being replaced. A teacher has died from rabies in California. Plus, authorities in Paris are attempting once again to send a stowaway back to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Dec 04, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Hunter Biden gun case officially ends, Trump Jr. sparks a stock surge, a new use for silk & more

We have an update on the status of Hunter Biden’s outstanding legal cases after he was pardoned by his father, President Joe Biden. A “woke-free” company’s stock surged today after the news that Donald Trump Jr. would join the board. Former German chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to CNN about her time as the first woman to lead Europe’s largest economy. We’ll tell you about new insight from the Department of Labor into US job openings. Plus, Thai scientists think silk can be used to deliver medici...

Dec 03, 20247 min

3 PM ET: South Korea in limbo, Delta stowaway to return to US, top Wikipedia searches & more

South Korea’s president says he will comply with parliament’s vote to block his declaration of martial law. Israel’s defense minister is threatening to directly target the Lebanese state as the ceasefire with Hezbollah grows shaky. We have the latest update on the woman who stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris last week. We’ll tell you what NFL linebacker Azeez Al Shaair’s suspension could cost him. Plus, Wikipedia has announced its top searches of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Dec 03, 20247 min

12 PM ET: South Korean martial law, Trump heading overseas, pie theft & more

South Korea’s president has thrown the country into chaos by declaring martial law. President-elect Donald Trump is making his return to the global stage since winning the election. Wall Street isn't buying some of Trump and Elon Musk’s ambitious claims. China is going tit-for-tat with the US over semiconductors exports. Plus, there’s been a huge pie robbery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Democrats fuming over pardon, Trump’s trip, thousands of layoffs & more

Some Democrats are not happy about President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, while others aren’t surprised. President-elect Donald Trump is making his first overseas trip since the election. America’s biggest private company is laying off thousands of workers. Ukrainian soldiers are facing “unlimited" enemy troops and a lack of sleep. Plus, Paris is having problems sending a stowaway back to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Ceasefire in danger, snow keeps coming, Musk’s pay package rejected & more

After a deadly day in Lebanon, there are concerns about the future of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. More than 70 per cent of the US will see temperatures below freezing this week. We’ll tell you why a judge has rejected a $101 billion pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk. A GOP-led House committee has released a critical report on the Covid-19 response. Plus, the case of a missing Hawaii woman has taken an unexpected turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Dec 03, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes, vaping case at the Supreme Court, bird flu update & more

Israel and Hezbollah are exchanging missiles just days after a ceasefire agreement went in effect. We’ll tell you what it could mean if President-elect Donald Trump privatizes two mortgage giants. The Supreme Court is wrestling with the Food and Drug Administration's attempt to curb access to flavored vapes. California’s Department of Food and Agriculture says the bird flu virus was found in certain raw milk products. Plus, sex workers in Belgium have achieved landmark protections. Learn more ab...

Dec 02, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Intel’s CEO out, migrant crossings decline, salmonella concerns & more

Pat Gelsinger has resigned as CEO of Intel after a rocky tenure. Syrian rebels have taken control of the country’s second largest city in a major challenge to President Bashar al-Assad. US Border Patrol says migrant crossings at the southwest border are trending downward. The latest on major food recalls involving organic eggs and cucumbers. Plus, we’ll tell you how much holiday shoppers spent on Thanksgiving this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 20247 min

12 PM ET: Pardon risks Biden's legacy, FBI future unsure, NFL legend’s health & more

There could be big political consequences after President Joe Biden pardoned his son. Hear what plans president-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director has for the agency. California lawmakers are trying to protect progressive policies ahead of Trump’s second term. Respiratory illness season is ramping up. Plus, an NFL hall of famer says he’s battling a health issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Hunter Biden pardoned, chokehold death trial, ‘brain rot’ & more

Despite previously saying he wouldn’t, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter. The Supreme Court will hear a landmark transgender rights case this week. Closing arguments are expected today in Daniel Penny’s trial over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. We’ll tell you why the country of Georgia has been dealing with days of violent unrest. Plus, Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year is pretty relatable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Biden pardons son, Thanksgiving snow dump, postgame brawl fines & more

President Joe Biden has signed a full pardon for his son, Hunter. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick a self-described enemy of the so-called deep state as FBI director. Russia and Syria have hit northern Syria with deadly airstrikes. The icy conditions are set to continue in some areas as people make their way home from Thanksgiving weekend. Plus, two colleges have been fined over a postgame brawl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 20247 min

One Thing: Deepfake Revenge Porn Is Rising: What Can You Do?

A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a nude body, creating convincing and harmful images. Tech companies and lawmakers are trying to play catch up, but the truth is these tools are still easy to access. So how can you and your loved ones stay safe from this dangerous technology? Carrie Goldberg, a lawyer specializing in digital harassment and sex crimes, has some answers. Listen to ‘Ter...

Dec 01, 202429 min

5 Good Things: Would You Bust a Move for A Free Cup of Coffee?

A choir helps people with Alzheimer's and dementia find joy and purpose. A formerly unhoused New Yorker helps feed people on the city’s streets. People from all over North Carolina came together to feed Hurricane Helene survivors on Thanksgiving. A coffee shop in Massachusetts went viral for giving away free coffee on one groovy condition. Plus, there’s still time to vote for the CNN Hero of the Year – we highlight the honorees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Nov 30, 202415 min

12 PM ET: Rebels recapture Aleppo, Notre Dame’s restoration, broken sleep risks & more.

Syrian Rebels have entered the city of Aleppo, in an attack linked to Hezbollah's fight with Israel. The world is getting its first glimpses of Notre Dame Cathedral after it caught fire more than five years ago. A town in Texas is mourning the first police officer to die in the line of duty in more than 100 years. British lawmakers have voted in support of assisted dying. Plus, we’ll tell you what scientists are saying about the dangers of disturbed sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Nov 29, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Ceasefire violations, Biden urges Trump to reconsider, Walmart's roll back & more

Israel and Hezbollah are being accused of violating the ceasefire deal they just agreed on. At least four Democratic lawmakers say they got bomb threats while celebrating Thanksgiving with their families. President Joe Biden says he hopes President-elect Donald Trump reconsiders putting tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Deals may be harder to come by this Black Friday. Plus, Walmart is rolling back more than just prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 20247 min

12 PM: Tariff costs, youth social media ban, 'narco-subs' drug haul & more

Many Americans are wondering what to stock up on during Black Friday in case tariffs take effect next year. Vladimir Putin says a widespread overnight attack on Ukraine was in response to strikes on Russian territory using US-made missiles. Israel says it attacked an area of southern Lebanon, a day after a ceasefire with Hezbollah was reached. A major Western country has banned social media for those under the age of 16. And, a massive drug bust in so-called “narco-subs.” Learn more about your a...

Nov 28, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Threats to Trump's picks, Sheinbaum-Trump call, soggy Thanksgiving Day forecasts & more

The Trump-Vance transition team says several of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and appointees are facing threats. Trump had a conversation with Mexico's president, but each had a different take on it. A nationwide air raid alert went off in Ukraine this morning. A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from taking down razor wire put up by Texas officials on the US-Mexico border. Plus, some Thanksgiving parades may get a lot soggier than others today. Learn more...

Nov 28, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Thanksgiving weather, Harris campaign leaders open up, athleisure thievery & more

It’s been a fairly smooth travel day so far, but bad weather is expected to spread throughout the country starting tomorrow. Israeli officials say they facilitated the medical evacuation of 34 patients from Gaza today. We’ll tell you what some of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign leaders are blaming for her loss. A judge has ruled that the White man charged with shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell can be prosecuted. Plus, a Connecticut couple is accused of operating ...

Nov 27, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Ceasefire hopes for Gaza, SCOTUS transgender rights case, more tariff opponents & more

Attention is turning to the ongoing violence in Gaza after a ceasefire took effect between Israel and Hezbollah. A Missouri judge has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The Supreme Court will also soon hear arguments in the most important transgender rights case it’s ever tackled. We’ll tell you which company is the latest to speak out against President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs. Plus, a new combat ship honors a history-making service member. Learn more about your a...

Nov 27, 20247 min

12 PM ET: Federal workers fear Musk, US-China prisoner swap, AI granny & more

Displaced civilians are starting to return to their homes in Israel and Lebanon hours into a 60-day ceasefire. Elon Musk has publicized the names of some government employees he wants to cut, which is terrifying some federal workers. The US and China conducted a prisoner swap. A space satellite is searching for methane leaks. Plus, we'll tell you how an AI granny is combatting phone scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Ceasefire holding, influencers don’t factcheck, holiday shopping preview & more

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding steady in Lebanon. President-elect Donald Trump has raced through more administration picks. A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump. A new study has some worrying insights about social media influencers. Plus, we’ll tell you what to expect from retailers this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Lebanon ceasefire begins, tourist deaths arrests, US fugitive caught in Britain & more

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has begun in Lebanon, and now the US is looking to Gaza. We’ll tell you why it could be a good day for last-minute Thanksgiving travelers. Americans could feel the strain on their wallets if tariffs lead to trade wars. Several hostel workers have been arrested in Laos after the deaths of 6 tourists. Plus, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives has been caught in the UK after more than 20 years on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Nov 27, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Biden on ceasefire, Trump’s public health leadership picks, airline “junk fees” & more

President Joe Biden made remarks about what’s to come for Israel and Lebanon after a ceasefire agreement. Experts say the challenge for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for top public health roles will be keeping politics out of science. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled on whether a transgender volleyball player can compete in a tournament. Airfares aren't the only way US airlines are raking in the cash. Plus, we’ll take a look at a prominent billionaire’s will. Learn more about your...

Nov 26, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Israel approves ceasefire deal, Russia expels diplomat, ultraprocessed foods & more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks after the country’s security cabinet voted to end fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum had strong words for President-elect Donald Trump in response to his threat of tariffs. We'll tell you why the Russian government ejected a British diplomat. Hear what scientists are hoping to learn about ultraproccessed foods for the first time. Plus, the world has lost another supercentenarian. Learn more about yo...

Nov 26, 20247 min

12 PM ET: Israel bombs Beirut, internal Trump team probe, Drake v. Kendrick & more

Israel’s military says it launched several strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut ahead of a ceasefire vote today. Donald Trump’s lawyers investigated allegations that one of the president-elect's top aides was asking for money from administration candidates in exchange for influence. Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit. Police say the father of a missing woman from Hawaii died by suicide after he tried to find her. Plus, the beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lama...

Nov 26, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Thanksgiving storms, Pakistan lockdown, anti-obesity drugs & more

As a record number of people are set to make journeys for Thanksgiving, a pair of storms could impact travel. There are concerns that plans to introduce tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico and China could impact US supply chains. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Italy for his last G7 meeting. Authorities in Pakistan have locked down the capital. Plus, we’ll tell you how millions of Americans could get access to anti-obesity drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Nov 26, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Trump ups tariffs ante, ceasefire announcement expected, Thanksgiving travel & more

President-elect Donald Trump is promising a 25% tax on imports from Mexico and Canada as soon as he takes office. Lebanese officials say a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel is expected to be announced today. Two storms could cause problems for Thanksgiving travel. Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw milk. Plus, we’ll tell you which US company is rolling back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Nov 26, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Trump could pardon himself, new vaping research, America’s nuclear waste & more

Several major federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump have been dropped or dismissed. The US attorney overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs and Eric Adams cases plans to step down. National abortion policy may not be as simple as the incoming Trump administration hopes. We’ll tell you how vaping affects vascular health. Plus, where is America’s nuclear waste? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Special counsel drops cases against Trump, Israel will vote on ceasefire, Thanksgiving weather & more

Special counsel Jack Smith has announced he’s ending his prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump over two controversial charges. The Israeli cabinet is set to vote on a 60-day ceasefire deal with Hezbollah tomorrow. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge from major tobacco companies over required graphic health warnings. We’ll tell you what new research shows about alcohol consumption in the US since the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, we have a look ahead at how weather could impact Th...

Nov 25, 20246 min