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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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Powell Probe Dropped, Psychedelic Fast-Track, Georgia Wildfires Spread and more

The Department of Justice is ending its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. US and Iranian delegations are heading to Pakistan for a second round of talks. The FDA is speeding up the review process for psilocybin and a drug similar to MDMA as possible mental health treatments. A drought-fueled wildfire in southern Georgia is torching homes and displacing families. And lawmakers on Capitol Hill want quick reform after a series of scandals. Learn more about your ad ...

Apr 24, 20267 min

Soldier Charged With Maduro Bet, Meta Layoffs, ‘Mr. 57’ and more

A US Special Forces soldier has been charged with betting on Maduro ouster. The New York Times reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader is severely injured. A huge stovepipe tornado tears through an Oklahoma town. Meta plans on cutting 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI. Plus, why all eyes will be on "Mr. 57" at NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 20269 min

War Deals Latest, Mall of Louisiana Shooting, Paramount Merger Vote and more

President Donald Trump declines to give a timeline on ending the war with Iran as he praises a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House. Police are investigating a deadly shootout inside a Louisiana mall. We’ll explain how a veteran officer ended up in police custody. We have details on an internal review into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, CNN’s parent company clears the way for Paramount to take over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Apr 23, 20267 min

Medical Marijuana Reclassified, Kalshi Suspensions, NFL Coach Addresses Scandal and more

The acting attorney general signed an order that could reshape the medical marijuana industry. President Donald Trump issued new threats toward Iran. Redistricting efforts in Virginia hit a roadblock, while Florida may be gearing up for its own push. A popular prediction market suspended three political candidates. Plus, why Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is missing part of the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 23, 20267 min

Navy Secretary Out, GA Wildfires, Shipwrecks Discovered and more

The Navy Secretary out amid Iran blockade. Georgia wildfires burn dozens of homes. Source say Spirit Airlines close to getting a $500 million Federal bailout. Archeologists discover 124 shipwrecks in the Strait of Gibraltar. Plus, Prego unveils a device to record your dinner conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 20269 min

RFK Jr.’s Testimony, Spirit Airlines Bailout, Gates Foundation Epstein Investigation and more

Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in marathon hearings on Capitol Hill. The White House weighs in on the US-Iran ceasefire extension. A fuel shortage is impacting summer air travel – plus, new developments on a troubling airline’s rescue deal with the federal government. The Gates Foundation is zeroing in on ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And, a longtime Georgia Democrat has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 22, 20267 min

Trump's 'Limited Timeframe', TSA Pay Concerns, Clean Air Cities and more

President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran - but how long is it supposed to last? The Department of Homeland Security is warning that it could soon run out of money to pay TSA workers. Some health experts are raising concerns about the Pentagon’s new vaccine policy. We break down why the Trump Administration is expanding research into psychedelic drugs. Plus, less American cities are ending up on an annual clean air list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Apr 22, 20267 min

VA Voters Approve New Map, Close Call at JFK, Rep Resigns and more

President Trump extends Iran ceasefire. VA voters approved new map that favors Democrats. Close call at JFK and Nashville airports as FAA touts improvements. Rep. Cherfilus-McCorrmick resigns from the US House. Plus, Kansas high school students ride to prom in hot-dog style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 20269 min

Strait at Center of Talks, House Lawmaker Resigns, Missing Scientists Investigation and more

The next round of US-Iran peace talks is on hold as key officials gather at the White House for meetings. An embattled congresswoman at the center of an ethics probe steps down. We have new details about two US embassy officials killed in a Mexico car crash. An NFL coach breaks his silence on a photo scandal with a former reporter for The Athletic. Plus, recent cases of missing or dead scientists spark federal investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 21, 20267 min

US-Iran Talks Uncertain, Virginia Special Election, Shooting at Tourist Hotspot and more

Tehran and Washington appear to be headed for for another round of talks, as President Trump issues threats. Retail sales climbed in March fueled by soaring gas prices. The confirmation hearing for President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is underway. A special election in Virginia could reshape the state’s congressional map. Plus, one person was killed and 13 injured in a shooting at a major cultural site in Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 21, 20267 min

Labor Secretary Out, FBI Director Suing, Baby Bald Eagles and more

Turmoil in Trump's inner circle. US and Iran talks are uncertain as the ceasefire deadline looms. Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl. The Onion says it has reached a deal to take over Infowars. Plus, how you could name baby bald eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 20269 min

Trump Administration Shakeup, D4vd Charged, Apple's New CEO and more

We begin with the latest department head leaving the Trump administration. A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran remains uncertain as a deadline to extend a ceasefire looms. A planned scuffle turned into a deadly mass shooting in North Carolina. We have the latest developments on a singer arrested for a teenage girl’s death. The FBI director has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Plus, Apple’s leader in the post-Steve Jobs era is stepping down. Learn more about your...

Apr 20, 20268 min

Louisiana Shooting Victims, Potential Talks in Pakistan, Robotic Warfare and more

The eight children shot and killed by a family member in Shreveport, Louisiana have been identified. Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend a potential second round of talks with Iran in Pakistan. The Justice Department’s request for voting materials from Michigan’s 2024 presidential election has been denied. American importers can start applying for tariff refunds today. Plus, Ukraine says its deploying robots and drones on the frontlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Apr 20, 20268 min

Man Kills Eight Children, Trump's Bible Reading, Cancer Vaccine and more

The US military fires on and seizes an Iranian ship. Eight children were killed in the worst mass shooting in the country, since 2024. President Trump announces an Oval Office Bible reading, amid a feud with the Pope. Promising new data from a pancreatic cancer vaccine trial. Plus, a hot air balloon makes an emergency landing in a backyard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 202610 min

One Thing: A Former NASA Scientist Turns Anger Into Action

Roughly 95,000 employees left federal science agencies between September 2024 and December 2025, according to the Partnership for Public Service. Former NASA climate scientist Kate Marvel recently joined that group, citing the administration’s funding cuts and attacks on climate and environmental regulations in her resignation letter. However, she remains hopeful about the future of the study of climate change – if her fellow scientists are willing to get angry about it. For more: Trump admin is...

Apr 19, 202623 min

5 Good Things: A Real-Life Romance from a “Heated Rivalry”

On one of the biggest stages in music, history was made. A "Heated Rivalry" lookalike contest turned into a real-life rom com. These ecosystem engineers are already hard at work helping combat climate change. This technology allowed a blind man to train and race for a marathon differently. Plus, why basketball fans love the G.O.A.T. debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202615 min

Fragile US-Iran Talks, Anthropic’s White House Visit, Storms Hit Central US and more

President Donald Trump says the US and Iran are moving forward, as questions linger about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Justice Department is shaking up its investigation into a prominent Trump critic. Congress passed a short extension of a critical foreign surveillance program. The severe storms slamming the Midwest and Central US may lighten up this weekend. Plus, the CEO of a blacklisted AI company meets with the president’s top advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Apr 17, 20267 min

Strait of Hormuz Reopens, ICE Director Steps Down, Singer Arrested and more

Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. British counterterrorism officers are investigating an incident at the Israeli Embassy in London. Todd Lyons shed some light on the decision to leave his role as acting ICE Director. The House Republican majority is even more narrow with this special election victory. Plus, a popular singer-songwriter has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 17, 20268 min

New Ceasefire, Trump's CDC Pick, Historic Flooding and more

10-day ceasefire takes effect between Israel and Lebanon. Virginia's former lieutenant governor murders his wife before killing himself. President Trump nominates Coast Guard veteran as the new CDC Director. More than 10 million people are under a severe storm threat amid historic flooding. Plus, an NYPD office on horseback chases purse-snatching suspect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 17, 20269 min

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Artemis II Crew Q&A, Trump’s CDC Pick and more

A ceasefire in Lebanon is in effect as President Donald Trump voices confidence in a deal with Iran. We’re hearing from the Artemis II astronauts for the first time since their historic moon mission. We have new developments in a winding legal saga around Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project. An arrest warrant has been issued to an ICE officer accused of pulling a gun on a Minnesota driver. Plus, Trump’s latest nominee to lead the CDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Apr 16, 20267 min

Ceasefire Uncertainty, Fmr. Virginia Official Murder-Suicide, Katy Perry Probe and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US ceasefire with Iran is holding for now, as talks between Lebanon and Israel stall. Police found a former prominent Virginia politician and his wife dead in their home. Russia launched one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine this year. Pope Leo issues more warnings amid the war of words with President Trump. Plus, Australian authorities are investigating serious allegations against pop star Katy Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Apr 16, 20267 min

Trump's Fed Threat, Ticketmaster Verdict, Plane Bunk Beds and more

Pakistan’s Army Chief is in Iran as Israel and Lebanon are set to talk today. President Trump threatens to fire the Fed Chair. A judge orders damaged Camp Mystic buildings remain untouched. Ticketmaster loses in court. Plus, Air New Zealand rolls out bunk beds for economy passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 20269 min

US-Iran Deal Prospects, FISA Vote Delayed, Ticket Giant Verdict and more

The White House appears optimistic about a deal with Iran as Israel weighs a possible ceasefire with Lebanon. We’ll also update you on the truce between Israel and Hamas. President Donald Trump has given this Supreme Court justice’s possible retirement some thought. Some House Republicans are at odds about renewing the nation’s spy powers program. Plus, what a jury decided in a high-stakes antitrust trial over Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s business practices. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Apr 15, 20266 min

Strait Tensions, Trump Fires Back at Pope, Russini Out and more

The US has not yet formally agreed to a ceasefire extension with Iran, as it continues its blockade of Iranian ports. President Donald Trump is threatening the Federal Reserve Chair’s job -- and continuing his push back against Pope Leo XIV. Turkey is reeling from a rare, second school shooting in two days. Plus, an NFL reporter is out of a job after a tabloid scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 15, 20268 min

New Swalwell Accuser, Severe Weather, Hero Principal and more

A new accuser claims former Rep. Swalwell raped her. Severe storm threat continues across the midwest. Missing boater's husband speaks out. Hero principal tackles gunman. Plus, a shark feeding frenzy caught on camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 20269 min

Israel-Lebanon Talks, Camp Mystic Hearing, GLP-1 Health Benefits and more

We start with key takeaways on historic talks in the US between Israel and Lebanon. The Iran war is painting a grim global economic outlook. We’ll explain where a federal judge’s criminal contempt probe over deportation flights stands. The director of a Texas camp took the stand in a deadly flood case. Plus, new research sheds light on the benefits of GLP-1s outside of weight loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 14, 20268 min

More US-Iran Talks Uncertain, Swalwell Accuser Speaks Out, Central US Storms and more

The US is working to coordinate another round of talks with Iran, as Israel and Lebanon prepare to meet for the first time in decades. A woman who accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct spoke with CNN. An upcoming special election in Virginia could shake up the state’s congressional map. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has released an American questioned in connection with the disappearance of his wife at sea. Plus, severe storms are pummeling the Midwest. Learn more about your ad choice...

Apr 14, 20267 min

Charges in Altman Attack, Reps Resign, Trump Deletes Post and more

Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales to resign from Congress. President Trump deletes a post depicting him as Jesus after outrage. Minnesota officials are investigating ICE for a possible kidnapping. New surveillance photos show attack on Open AI CEO’s home. Plus, the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductees have been announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202610 min

US-Iran Talks Aftermath, Trump Deletes Jesus-like Image, Swalwell to Resign and more

We start with an update on where things stand between the US and Iran after weekend talks failed to produce a breakthrough. President Donald Trump addressed a photo that showed him as a Jesus-like figure. A Democratic congressman says he plans to resign over sexual misconduct allegations. A teenager has been charged as an adult in Florida. Plus, the saga over Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal isn’t over yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Apr 13, 20267 min

Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Pope Leo Has 'No Fear,' Britney Spears in Rehab and more

Oil prices are spiking after the US military blocked ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. Pope Leo is pushing back after President Donald Trump insulted him. Thousands of Hungarians are celebrating after Viktor Orbán lost his bid for reelection as prime minister. A Senate bill meant to improve housing affordability could end up doing the opposite. Plus, Britney Spears has checked into a rehab facility following a DUI arrest last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Apr 13, 20267 min
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