
CNN 5 Things
CNN
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.
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CNN
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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.
Language:
English
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Episodes
FSU shooting latest, birthright citizenship case, feud with the Fed & more
4/17/2025
We start with new information on a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The Supreme Court is taking up another challenge to President Donald Trump’s policies. A federal appeals court is backing the judge in Abrego Garcia’s case. Trump took new aim at Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates. Plus, bad news for homebuyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:34
Talks with Italy's PM, Google’s antitrust ruling, FSU mass shooting & more
4/17/2025
We start with President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariff negotiations at the White House. A federal judge’s ruling is hitting Google’s core, online advertising business. A Tufts University student fighting her immigration case received some unwelcome news. Several people are injured after a shooting at Florida State University. And, Iran is accusing the US of sending mixed signals about its nuclear program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:30
Trump attacks Powell, Harvard’s tax-exempt status, Fyre Fest 2’s future & more
4/17/2025
President Donald Trump isn’t happy with the Fed Chair. We’ll tell you the ways the Trump administration is going after Harvard. An internal document reveals massive budget cut proposal for federal health agencies. US and Ukrainian delegates are meeting in Paris today with hopes of a Russian peace deal dwindling. Plus, a music festival known for its poor planning is running into issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:51
Trump-Boasberg conflict heats up, Menendez brothers hearing, alien life & more
4/17/2025
President Donald Trump’s conflict with District Judge James Boasberg has hit fever pitch. The Menendez brothers are expected in court today to determine if they’re eligible for a lesser sentence. Gaza’s Civil Defense says Israel has launched deadly strikes on tents of displaced Palestinians. Puerto Rico is experiencing an Island-wide power outage, right before Easter weekend. Plus, we'll tell you about an exciting discovery on an exoplanet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:37
Harvard ultimatum, Maryland senator's El Salvador visit, billionaire crosswalks & more
4/17/2025
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is threatening to strip Harvard’s ability to enroll international students if it doesn’t hand over certain information. Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has traveled to El Salvador to advocate for a mistakenly deported father. We'll tell you why a top nutrition researcher has called it quits. Ten New York prison guards face charges in connection with the fatal beating of an inmate. Plus, some crosswalks have been hacked to impersonate billionaires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:45
Fed’s new warning on tariffs, Pentagon officials on leave, RFK Jr.’s autism claims & more
4/16/2025
Stocks took a big hit after the Federal Reserve chair raised an alarm on President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Three Pentagon officials are being investigated. A federal judge is zeroing in on a data-sharing deal between the IRS and ICE. We have the latest on a high school shooting in Dallas. Plus, the US Health & Human Services secretary addressed autism rates in America during his first news conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:51
Immigration showdown, tariff negotiations, northern lights & more
4/16/2025
We start with a long-awaited ruling over whether Trump officials should be held in criminal contempt for violating orders on deportation flights. There may be potential for US-China trade talks. Billions in Biden-era climate funding are being kept alive – at least for now. A new federal lawsuit offers a glimpse into the reasons why international students believe their visas were revoked. And, the northern lights may be visible across more parts of the US tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
Deported dad ‘not coming back,’ Nvidia's $5.5B hit, PA arson suspect & more
4/16/2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi is defiant, as the legal controversy around the man deported to El Salvador by mistake reaches a fever pitch. We'll tell you why the DOJ is suing Maine. Chipmaker Nvidia is stuck in the middle of the US-China trade war. More details are emerging about a possible motive behind the arson attack targeting Pennsylvania’s governor. Plus, a star tennis player apologizes over a stinky request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
College tensions rise, TikTok trade war, UK’s gender ruling & more
4/16/2025
Tensions are rising at American colleges, following the Trump administration’s Harvard funding freeze. Chinese factories are taking the trade war with the US to TikTok. The New York City Council is suing Mayor Eric Adams. The WHO has reached a “historic” agreement on how to tackle future pandemics. And, the UK Supreme Court has made a major ruling on gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:43
Harvard cuts 'cost lives', town hall anger, jewelry heist & more
4/16/2025
A Harvard professor says his life saving research has been caught up in the Trump administration’s funding freeze. Experts say President Donald Trump is getting the upper hand in his court battle over the wrongful deportation of a Maryland father. Tempers and stun guns flared at some Republican town hall meetings yesterday. Depression is becoming more common among American adults and teens. Plus, an LA jewelery theft that could have come straight out of the movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:50
Maryland man’s deportation case, US autism rate, Starbucks' new look & more
4/15/2025
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's argument regarding her order to "facilitate" the return of a wrongly deported man. We’ll tell you what came out of a three-hour hearing on DOGE’s access to sensitive Social Security data. President Trump’s foreign envoy backpedaled on comments he made about nuclear talks with Iran. We have a troubling new statistic from the CDC about autism in America. Plus, you’ll soon notice these changes the next time you visit your local Starbucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:39
Tariffs on toilet paper, proposed embassy closures, Pfizer scraps pill & more
4/15/2025
Hundreds of American products are subject to additional EU tariffs if trade talks with the US fail. The Trump administration is eyeing significant changes to its diplomatic presence abroad. There’s more fallout over Harvard University's refusal to comply with key policy changes. We’ll explain why Pfizer axed one of its potential obesity treatments. And, a major airline is finally adding this free perk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:45
US-Iran nuclear talks, Biden's first major speech, tax refund tips & more
4/15/2025
President Donald Trump has hinted at more tariff exemptions, while his administration zeros in potential new import targets. Progress is being made in US-Iran nuclear discussions. Former President Joe Biden is making his first public appearance post-presidency today. Studies show that children’s mattresses are releasing brain-harming chemicals. Plus, experts share the best way to spend your tax refund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:35
Tax info for deportations, abortion numbers, WNBA draft & more
4/15/2025
Undocumented migrants who’ve paid taxes fear private information will be used against them this year. Abortion numbers are steady, but more people are travelling across state lines to get them. USAID cuts are impacting Myanmar post-earthquake. Hamas is looking at Israel’s new ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Plus, we have the highlights from last night’s WNBA draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
Harvard funding freeze, IRS job cuts, business with Russia & more
4/15/2025
The Trump administration has announced it’s freezing billions of dollars in funding for Harvard University. IRS workers will soon find out if they’ll be laid off, during their busiest time of year. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says doing business with Russia could be part of an “emerging” deal to end the war in Ukraine. A former sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced for killing a man who called 911 for help. Plus, a new antibiotic to treat a common STI has been approved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:43
Auto tariff exemptions, Harvard’s rejection, Zuckerberg takes the stand & more
4/14/2025
President Donald Trump is looking into tariff exemptions for a key industry. Billions in Harvard University’s federal funding could be at risk. An earthquake brought widespread shaking across Southern California. Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand on the first day of Meta’s antitrust trial. Plus, a man suspected of setting the Pennsylvania governor’s home on fire is in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:45
Trump meets El Salvador leader, US-Iran nuclear talks, ‘The Breakfast Club’ reunion & more
4/14/2025
The fate of the Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador looks bleak. Americans appear to be having a gloomy outlook on unemployment. President Donald Trump weighed in on the US’ nuclear talks with Iran. South Korea’s ousted president appeared for the first hearing of his criminal trial. Plus, this iconic teen movie turns 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:26
Trump admin challenges courts, controversial House bill, celebrity space crew & more
4/14/2025
The Trump administration says it’s not required to repatriate a man mistakenly deported to a Salvadoran mega prison. Ecuadorian President Noboa has won reelection, but his opponent is demanding a recount. Five people are declared missing and one dead after a boat capsizes off the Florida coast. The House has passed a bill that could make it harder for millions of Americans to vote. And, the first all-women space crew in over 60 years has launched into space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:10
Markets react to tariff exemption, Meta in court, Trump assassination plan & more
4/14/2025
Global stock markets have risen after President Donald Trump’s temporary tariff exemption on some electronics. The FTC is taking Meta to court in a blockbuster antitrust case. A Tufts University student has described poor conditions at an ICE detention facility. A Wisconsin teen is being accused of killing his parents as part of a plot to assassinate Trump. Plus, North Korea might be building its biggest ever warship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
Tariff uncertainty, PA arson arrest, dozens dead in Russian attack & more
4/14/2025
The Trump administration says Friday’s tariff exemption on electronic goods is only temporary. President Donald Trump is meeting El Salvador’s president, as he brushes off concerns about human rights abuses at the country’s mega prison. An arrest has been made following yesterday’s arson at the Pennsylvania governor’s house. Dozens are dead following a Russian ballistic missile attack in Ukraine. Plus, a dream 11 years in the making has come true at the Masters Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:38