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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 every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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One Thing: What to Expect When You’re Expecting More Tariffs

The US and China have agreed to drastically walk back their trade war – for now. But will consumers feel the pain anyway? The co-founder of a baby products company tells us why he isn’t afraid to talk to his customers about tariffs. Guest: Michael Wieder, Lalo co-founder 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 18, 202521 min

5 Good Things: Robots & Pig Organs: The Future of Organ Transplants

A woman who hadn’t used CPR in 40 years didn’t hesitate when it mattered most. In Staten Island, a deli manager is giving kids with good grades way more than sugar highs. A newer organ transplant approach could mean less pain, quicker recovery and more donors. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us inside the labs and the lives reshaped by cutting-edge transplant science. The FDA just greenlit a test that could change how millions detect cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

May 17, 202515 min

US loses perfect credit rating, tornado forecast, New Orleans prison break & more

The Supreme Court has delivered a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. The US lost its last perfect credit rating, while consumer confidence has plummeted amid President Donald Trump’s tariff war. Cassie Ventura’s has finished testifying in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal criminal. We’ll tell you where the Midwestern storms are headed. Plus, how ten inmates broke out of a New Orleans prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 16, 20257 min

Ukraine peace talks, Trump offers help to Gaza, GOP bill stumbles & more

European leaders have condemned Russia’s peace demands after talks in Istanbul. Trump says he wants to do a ‘good job’ to help the situation in Gaza. Several GOP hardliners have voted against Trump's bill. We reveal how Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense team are cross-examining Cassie Ventura. Plus, why Musk’s AI bot drew condemnation this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 20257 min

Tariff deal warning, strong tornado threat, female artist record sale & more

President Donald Trump has given 150 countries weeks to make a deal with the US or face more tariffs. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a prisoner swap, but not a ceasefire. The eastern US is under threat from strong tornadoes. We’ll tell you what a veteran air traffic controller has to say about those Newark airport outages. Plus, a female artist has broken a sale record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 16, 20257 min

Russia-Ukraine talks, NYU diploma withheld, UnitedHealth imploding & more

Russia and Ukraine have sat down for their first talks since 2022, but hopes aren’t high. A New Jersey Transit strike means rail commuters are being encouraged to work from home. There are concerns about an American aid organization making promises for Gaza. We’ll tell you why NYU is withholding a student’s diploma after his commencement speech. And, one of America’s biggest companies is having a seriously bad week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 16, 20256 min

NJ Transit strike, ‘sextortion’ ring arrests, Chris Brown charged & more

President Donald Trump is wrapping up his trip to the Middle East. New York commuters are facing chaos as New Jersey Transit workers go on strike over pay. Ukraine and Russia are once again meant to be meeting in Turkey. The FBI has broken up a “sextortion” ring that allegedly targeted thousands of minors around the world. Plus, Chris Brown is facing criminal charges in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 16, 20257 min

Birthright citizenship debate, Florida bans fluoride, gene edited baby & more

We start with key moments from the Supreme Court’s hearing on President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order. Israel is ramping up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens. Another state is banning fluoride in public drinking water. We’ll tell you where dangerous storms are developing in the US. Plus, the custom therapy that’s helping a desperately ill baby thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 15, 20257 min

Putin no-show, Wisconsin judge’s arraignment, toxic seaweed record & more

Russia’s president isn’t the only person who’s not attending Ukraine-Russia peace talks. A Wisconsin judge faces prison time for helping a man evade immigration agents. The defense is cross-examining Cassie Ventura in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. The Atlantic Ocean has a toxic seaweed problem. And, we'll tell you where this popular US baby name is banned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 15, 20257 min

Birthright citizenship hearing, Walmart prices, FEMA ‘not ready’ & more

The Supreme Court is listening to arguments over part of President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship. Trump says that the US is getting “very close” to a possible nuclear deal with Iran. New inflation figures are out, while Walmart announces price hikes because of tariffs. FEMA says it's not ready for the upcoming hurricane season. And, a mom is accused of buying ammunition for her son who was allegedly planning a school attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

May 15, 20257 min

Peace talk confusion, oil prices drop, TikTok horror & more

There’s more uncertainty over who, if anyone, will go to peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey today. President Donald Trump has suggested that India has offered a "no tariff" trade deal with the US. We’ll tell you why global oil prices have fallen. CNN’s Jake Tapper’s new book reveals more details about former President Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity in his final years in office. And, a beauty influencer’s livestream ended in terror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

May 15, 20257 min

Birthright citizenship fight, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, mass shooting plot & more

President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship is going to the Supreme Court today. It’s still unclear who will be at today's scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Trump is heading to the United Arab Emirates for the final leg of his Middle East tour. Americans are changing their spending habits because of economic uncertainty. And, a Michigan man has been arrested over an alleged mass shooting plot at an army base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

May 15, 20256 min

Trial by Jury: Cassie’s Words Hit Hard. Will Diddy's Team Pivot?

On day three of Diddy’s federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy’s alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. In the latest episode of CNN's new Trial by Jury podcast, Laura Coates breaks down what it all means with criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst Mark O’Mara. Learn more about your a...

May 15, 202521 min

Tax bill debate, Cassie’s second day in trial, MLB’s historic decision & more

We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package. House lawmakers pressed RFK Jr. on vaccinations during his congressional hearing. We have key takeaways from Cassie Ventura’s second day on the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial. We have an update on another high-profile student detained by immigration authorities. Plus, Major League Baseball’s historic decision on the sport’s permanent ban against two famous players. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

May 14, 20257 min

Tariffs’ impact on ports, US drug overdose deaths, flooding rescues & more

We start with the potential impact of US and China’s tariff de-escalation on America’s ports. The nation could be at risk of rolling back on progress made with drug overdose deaths. We’ll tell you about the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. Dangerous flash flooding forced search and rescue operations in multiple states. Plus, a rock climber’s dramatic survival story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 14, 20256 min

Qatar deal, GOP advances tax bill, screwworm fears & more

President Donald Trump received a lavish welcome in Qatar and the two countries have already announced a deal. The UN is calling for the end of Israel’s blockade on Gaza. A portion of Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package is a step closer to a full floor vote. The US is pausing the transport of some livestock, to curb the spread of a flesh-burrowing larva. And, there’s been another crypto related kidnapping attempt in France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

May 14, 20257 min

Trump lands in Qatar, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’, city’s first Black mayor & more

President Donald Trump has touched down in Qatar after a meeting with Syria’s leader earlier today. The FAA is meeting with airlines to talk about reducing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. Texas is experiencing extreme heat as another state deals with flooding. Europe is targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” with new sanctions. Plus, a US city gets its first Black mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 14, 20256 min

Tariff roll-back starts, Menendez brothers resentenced, grocery staple gets cheaper & more

The agreement to roll-back tariffs between China and the US starts today, but you’re still likely pay more for some goods. President Donald Trump has met with the leader of Syria. The Menendez brothers have been resentenced over their parents' murders. Cassie Ventura is expected to testify again today. Plus, an item on your shopping list is finally dropping in price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 14, 20257 min

Israel targets Hamas leader, GOP's tax plans, Google’s scam solution & more

We’ll break down President Donald Trump’s first day of his trip to the Middle East. Israel has targeted Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in a hospital strike in Gaza. Some controversial proposals have been revealed in the House GOP’s tax bills. Cassie Ventura’s testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial continues in the courtroom. Plus, Google has a solution for text scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 13, 20257 min

Syria sanctions, more Harvard funding pulled, Cassie Ventura testimony & more

President Donald Trump has revealed where the US stands in the Middle East. The Trump administration has announced more funding cuts to Harvard. Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky has said what he wants out of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is testifying in his criminal trial. Plus, Texas will hit triple digit temperatures this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 13, 20257 min

Trump’s Saudi deals, Biden's physical decline, Kim Kardashian testifies & more

Inflation cooled unexpectedly last month, and US tariff revenue surged. President Donald Trump has signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia. A report says one in five people are facing starvation in Gaza. A new book sheds some light on former President Joe Biden’s health and physical abilities during his last months in office. Plus, Kim Kardashian took the stand in the Paris robbery trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 13, 20257 min

Inflation shock, Newark safety concerns, Menendez brothers’ resentencing & more

The latest inflation figures for April are not what economists expected. President Donald Trump is looking for US investment as part of his trip to Saudi Arabia. There are concerns about how safe it is to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport, despite reassurances. A former president has won a mayoral election even though he’s being detained in another country. Plus, the Menendez brothers have a shot at freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 13, 20257 min

Trump in Saudi Arabia, Xi’s warning, film star sentenced & more

President Donald Trump has received a royal welcome in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, a possible gift from Qatar has some of Trump’s biggest supporters concerned. China’s leader Xi Jinping had some stern words for the US, despite the trade war thawing. The UN is calling for de-escalation as fighting breaks out in a North African country. Plus, a French film star has been found guilty of sexual assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 13, 20257 min

Bad Boy? Opening Arguments in the Diddy Trial

The federal racketeering and prostitution trial against rap star and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs got underway in New York on Monday. In our new series Trial By Jury , we bring you an inside look into the explosive opening arguments and the shock waves the trial is sending through the music world. CNN’s Laura Coates sits down with music journalist and culture critic Touré to dig into how this trial is reshaping Diddy’s legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 13, 202520 min

Recession fears dampen, ‘Diddy’ trial witnesses, refugee status controversy & more

A trade breakthrough with China may help the US avoid a self-inflicted recession. We have details on the first two witnesses to testify on the first day of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial. A blame game is happening over the failures at Newark airport. Federal officials are warning about a listeria outbreak. Plus, we’ll explain the criticism surrounding a group of new arrivals in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 12, 20257 min

Trade war breakthrough, Israeli-American hostage released, ‘Diddy’ trial begins & more

We start with the latest on the US stunning agreement with China to de-escalate their trade war. The last-known living American hostage in Gaza is finally free. President Donald Trump is defending a luxury gift from a royal family. We’re following new developments on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ criminal trial. Plus, Pope Leo’s message during his first address to reporters at the Vatican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 12, 20257 min

US stocks surge, more Newark delays, Kentucky Derby winner fined & more

The stock market has had a positive reaction to the US and China's tariff rollback. The Supreme Court will hear a case over birthright citizenship this week. House Republicans have unveiled their plans for Medicaid, and it appears to be a compromise. More technical issues have caused problems at Newark Airport. Plus, we’ll tell you why the jockey who won this year’s Kentucky Derby has been fined and suspended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 12, 20257 min

Trade war thawing, Trump’s big trip, Diddy opening statements & more

There’s hope the trade war is thawing between the US and China as a tariff roll-back has been announced. President Donald Trump is heading to the Middle East. Trump says he’ll cut the price of medicines, but he could face some opposition. US oil production is predicted to drop next year. Plus, opening statements are expected today in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 12, 20257 min

Drastic tariff roll back, American hostage release, luxury jet controversy & more

The US and China have agreed to dramatically roll back tariffs. Hamas says it will release the last known living American hostage in Gaza. Ukraine’s president says he’s prepared to meet with Russia’s leader this week for peace talks. We’ll bring you the latest from the ceasefire in India and Pakistan. Plus, Air Force One could be getting a controversial glow up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 12, 20257 min

One Thing: Air Traffic, Out of Control?

The Department of Transportation announced it will build a “brand new air traffic control system” by 2029. It follows more than a week of massive delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport sparked by a frightening communications blackout. We look at the plan for the new system and hear from a former air traffic controller who says government funding is at the heart of the problem. Guest: Michael McCormick, Air Traffic Management Program Coordinator at Embry‑Riddle Aeronauti...

May 11, 202520 min
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