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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.

Trump in Turkey, Prince Harry Loses Privacy Case, SpaceX Joins Nasdaq 100 and More CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump arrives at the summit of the alliance he loves to criticize. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to make the case for more military assistance. Prince Harry and other high-profile figures lose a privacy case against a UK tabloid publisher. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 index – we'll explain what it means for your investments. And a new AI prescription refill program in Utah is concerning some top medical groups.
Jul 7, 2026
Candidate Faces New Allegation, USA vs. Belgium, Plank Prodigy and more. CNN 5 Things
Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation. A hearing is underway for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. A nation wide blackout hits Cuba amid US pressure. Team USA has been eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium. Plus, a 9-year-old sets the kids world record for longest plank.
Jul 7, 2026
Trump Praises FIFA Decision, Cuba Blackout, Summer Parasite Warning and more CNN 5 Things
We start with the latest on a stunning red card change for Team USA ahead of tonight’s World Cup match against Belgium. Cuba’s electrical grid suffered a total collapse amid the country’s severe power crisis. We’ll tell you what Russia’s strikes on Ukraine could signal for President Donald Trump’s NATO summit trip. Thousands of jobs at Microsoft are on the chopping block. Plus, the surge in illnesses tied to raw produce.
Jul 6, 2026
Trump Rings NYSE Bell, Red Card Controversy, Dementia Diet Study and More CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump rings the bell on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq to mark the opening of Trump Accounts. Meanwhile, he confirmed that he spoke to FIFA’s president and urged him to review a controversial red card given to one of Team USA’s top players. A preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk gets underway in Utah. Hamas is dissolving its government in Gaza. And we’ll tell you the foods scientists say may lower your risk of dementia.
Jul 6, 2026
Trump/FIFA Questions, Delta Fireworks Scare, DJ Defies ALS and more CNN 5 Things
There is a World Cup controversy as FIFA lets a team USA star play, despite getting a red card in his last match. A dangerous flash flood threat remans in the northeast throughout tonight.  Huge crowds gather in Tehran for the funeral of the former Iranian Supreme Leader. The FAA is investigating whether fireworks hit a Delta plane. Plus, a  Japanese DJ won't let ALS silence his music.
Jul 6, 2026
One Thing: Why Trump’s Quest to End Birthright Citizenship Isn’t Over CNN 5 Things
The Supreme Court finished its blockbuster term on Tuesday by striking down President Donald Trump’s executive order that would have limited birthright citizenship. But experts say it was not a total loss for Trump and some Republicans still want to push ahead. We break down the implications and examine how future presidents will also benefit from expanded executive authority thanks to this court.  For more: Trump’s audacious bid to end birthright citizenship was not an entire loss at the Supreme Court  ---  Guest: Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Photo: Al Drago/Getty Images =
Jul 5, 2026
5 Good Things: Inside America's 250th Birthday Time Capsule CNN 5 Things
An acclaimed pianist gathered thousands of people’s thoughts and reflections of what it means to be an American. Hundreds of items are being preserved in a capsule that captures America’s 250 years. A legendary locomotive and a grassroots running community are making coast-to-coast trips with a whistle and a flag you can’t miss. Plus, these towns from CNN’s annual list prove some of America’s best destinations are off the beaten path.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.   Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Andy Buck, Linda Gaudino, Deb Brunswick
Jul 4, 2026
One Thing: Their Ancestors Helped Found America. Is That Something to Be Proud Of? CNN 5 Things
Ahead of America’s 250th birthday, CNN tracked down multiple descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence to ask: do you feel like we are living up to their vision? Their answers were as complicated as the country itself. For more: Descendants in a divided America  ---  Guest: Catherine Shoichet, CNN Senior Writer  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Photo: Tristen Rouse/CNN
Jul 3, 2026
Record Holiday Heat, Taylor and Travis Donate $26M, Dancing Grannies and more CNN 5 Things
A record number of Americans hit the road amid a record heat wave. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M before their wedding. A mass funeral begins today, for Iran’s former Supreme Leader. Rescue crews pulled a survivor of the Venezuelan earthquake, out of the rubble, after he had been trapped for more than a week.  Plus, a group from Milwaukee, known as the “Dancing Grannies” are set to perform in the Washington DC July 4th parade.
Jul 3, 2026
Holiday Heat Wave Intensifies, Reflecting Pool Indictment, 250th Celebration Challenges and more CNN 5 Things
A dangerous heat wave is bringing record-breaking temperatures to parts of the US ahead of July 4th. We have details on the former Olympian who’s facing charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. We’ll explain the law enforcement challenges surrounding events celebrating America’s birthday at the nation’s capital. Funeral preparations are underway for a huge farewell to Iran’s former supreme leader. Plus, details on how authorities say two climbers breached security to scale the Empire State Building.
Jul 2, 2026
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