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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.

6 PM ET: Trump meets Netanyahu, Paris Olympics, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos dispute & more CNN 5 Things
Former President Donald Trump rebuked Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks about Israel’s conduct in its war with Hamas during a meeting with the Israeli prime minister. Mexico’s president wants the US to give a “full report” on the operation that led to the arrest of two cartel leaders. We’ll break down some of the highlights of the Olympics opening ceremony. Videogame performers are calling for a strike over AI and pay concerns. Plus, we’ll tell you about the spicy court battle over who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Jul 26, 2024
3 PM ET: Harris’ remarks criticized, Sonya Massey’s autopsy, California wildfire spreads & more CNN 5 Things
Israeli officials are taking issue with comments Vice President Kamala Harris made about the Israel-Hamas war. Israel’s military says its troops killed about 100 militants in a southern Gaza city as its ground assault continues. An autopsy report has been released on the Black woman fatally shot by a deputy inside her Illinois home. The massive Park Fire in California is now larger than the city of Atlanta as authorities urge residents to evacuate. And, the Olympics opening ceremony is underway despite attacks on France’s high-speed train lines.
Jul 26, 2024
12 PM ET: Trump-Harris debate, drug cartel sting, inflation inches towards target & more CNN 5 Things
Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready to debate former President Donald Trump, but it's not clear yet when he'll agree to a head-to-head. Meanwhile, Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today. A large scale attack on France's train system has caused chaos, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. We're learning who helped US authorities arrest two alleged drug cartel leaders near the southern border. Plus, US inflation is inching towards the Fed's target.
Jul 26, 2024
9 AM ET: Hostage families' plea, France train attacks, AI on House floor & more CNN 5 Things
Pressure is mounting for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage release, from the US and from families of the people taken. Despite some GOP claims, a CNN survey has found no legal reasons Vice President Kamala Harris would be stopped from appearing on presidential ballots. An attack on the French train system has caused chaos ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The alleged kingpin from a powerful Mexican drug cartel has been arrested in the US. And, a lawmaker makes history by using an AI voice on the House floor.
Jul 26, 2024
6 AM ET: Netanyahu under pressure, Obamas call Harris, Olympics train chaos & more CNN 5 Things
The US is increasing pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Vice President Kamala Harris has finally gotten the Obamas' endorsement. Two key members from an infamous Mexican drug cartel have been arrested in the US. The Park fire in California has exploded in size. Plus, there's chaos in France after arson attacks on train lines ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Jul 26, 2024
6 PM ET: Ceasefire deal prospects, actress blasts JD Vance, Park Fire arrest & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden and Israel’s prime minister met with urgency to reach a ceasefire deal at the top of the agenda today. JD Vance’s past comments about women is drawing criticism from one Hollywood actress. Authorities arrested a man accused of starting the Park Fire in California. Meta’s Oversight Board is calling on the tech giant to do more to address non-consensual, nude deepfakes on its platforms. Plus, an Australian field hockey player is going to great lengths to compete in the Paris Olympics.
Jul 25, 2024
3 PM ET: Biden welcomes Israeli PM, Obama to endorse Harris, CA homeless encampments & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden is expected to urge Israel’s prime minister to accept a Gaza ceasefire deal during their meeting at the White House today. Former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris soon. The death toll from landslides in southern Ethiopia continues to rise. One of the first officers who responded to the Uvalde, Texas school massacre has pleaded not guilty to more than two dozen criminal counts. And, the governor of California is calling on state officials to start taking down homeless encampments.
Jul 25, 2024
12 PM ET: Harris' VP timeline, historic US economy feat in reach, airline scraps open seating & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, but their relationship has been tense recently. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to get another high-profile endorsement soon, while she's less than two weeks away from naming her running mate. The US economy looks like its about to stick its soft landing. Nearly 80 large active wildfires are burning in the US. Plus, we'll tell you which airline is getting rid of open seating.
Jul 25, 2024
9 AM ET: Biden passes the torch, oil tanker sinks, Murdoch family feud & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden said he's passing the torch in an Oval Office address explaining why he decided to end his reelection campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris faces a big test today as she meets with Israel's prime minister. An oil tanker has capsized off the coast of the Philippines. The New York Times is reporting that the Murdoch family is locked in a legal battle over who will control the family business. Plus, a tourist got third degree burns from walking in the sand dunes in Death Valley.
Jul 25, 2024
6 AM ET: Biden's explanation, infant mortality rate rises, Paris Olympics controversy & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden has addressed the nation and explained his decision to drop out of the 2024 race. He'll be meeting with Israel's prime minister today after Benjamin Netanyahu gave a defiant speech to Congress, yesterday. The infant mortality rate has risen in the US for the first time in decades. The US has intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers flying together near Alaska. Plus, we're only one day into the Paris Olympics but there has already been some drama.
Jul 25, 2024
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