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CNN 5 Things

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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21:19

Musk vs. Altman & The Battle for The Soul of AI

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/26

Tech titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman are set to face off in court this week in a case centered on OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit model. Musk alleges Altman and his company have strayed from their founding mission to develop artificial intelligence for the good of humanity rather than corporate profit (OpenAI denies the allegations). But is this just petty billionaire beef, or could it tell us something about our own AI futures?--- Guest: Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent Host: David

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12:49

5 Good Things: She’s Cancer-Free After Taking This...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/25

A dad is teaching young boys in his community hard and soft skills for adulthood. A potentially game-changing treatment could help fight one of the deadliest cancers. The answer to the world’s plastic problem could be floating around in the ocean. Meet the woman shattering the glass ceiling in European sports. And just days after an attempted school shooting, students found a way to thank a hero at prom. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo

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5:54

Weekend Iran Talks, DOJ Firing Squad, Missing...

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2026/04/24

We start with mixed signals over potential peace talks between the US and Iran tomorrow. The Justice Department continues to clear the way for expediting federal death penalty cases. We have new details about one of two missing doctoral students from the University of South Florida. A signature part of President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda could be teed up for the Supreme Court. Plus, Trump is expected to attend an event he has boycotted for years.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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7:17

Powell Probe Dropped, Psychedelic Fast-Track, Georgia...

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2026/04/24

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

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8:54

Soldier Charged With Maduro Bet, Meta Layoffs, ‘Mr....

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2026/04/24

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

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6:44

War Deals Latest, Mall of Louisiana Shooting,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/23

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

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7:25

Medical Marijuana Reclassified, Kalshi Suspensions,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/23

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

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8:46

Navy Secretary Out, GA Wildfires, Shipwrecks...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/23

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

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7:29

RFK Jr.’s Testimony, Spirit Airlines Bailout, Gates...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/22

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

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7:22

Trump's 'Limited Timeframe', TSA Pay Concerns, Clean...

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2026/04/22

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

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9:29

VA Voters Approve New Map, Close Call at JFK, Rep...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/22

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

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6:49

Strait at Center of Talks, House Lawmaker Resigns,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/21

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

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6:52

US-Iran Talks Uncertain, Virginia Special Election,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/21

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

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9:09

Labor Secretary Out, FBI Director Suing, Baby Bald...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/21

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

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7:36

Trump Administration Shakeup, D4vd Charged, Apple's...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/20

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 ad

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7:34

Louisiana Shooting Victims, Potential Talks in...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/20

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

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9:32

Man Kills Eight Children, Trump's Bible Reading,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/20

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

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23:16

One Thing: A Former NASA Scientist Turns Anger Into...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/19

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

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14:37

A Real-Life Romance from a “Heated Rivalry”

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/18

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

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7:14

Fragile US-Iran Talks, Anthropic’s White House Visit,...

CNN 5 Things ·

2026/04/17

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

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