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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.

Musk vs. Altman & The Battle for The Soul of AI CNN 5 Things
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 Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Carlos Barria/Kenny Holston/Pool/Reuters
Apr 26, 2026
 5 Good Things: She’s Cancer-Free After Taking This Treatment CNN 5 Things
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 Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Sebastian Shukla
Apr 25, 2026
 Weekend Iran Talks, DOJ Firing Squad, Missing Doctoral Students and more CNN 5 Things
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.
Apr 24, 2026
 Powell Probe Dropped, Psychedelic Fast-Track, Georgia Wildfires Spread and more CNN 5 Things
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.
Apr 24, 2026
 Soldier Charged With Maduro Bet, Meta Layoffs, ‘Mr. 57’ and more CNN 5 Things
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.
Apr 24, 2026
 War Deals Latest, Mall of Louisiana Shooting, Paramount Merger Vote and more CNN 5 Things
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.
Apr 23, 2026
 Medical Marijuana Reclassified, Kalshi Suspensions, NFL Coach Addresses Scandal and more CNN 5 Things
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.
Apr 23, 2026
 Navy Secretary Out, GA Wildfires, Shipwrecks Discovered and more CNN 5 Things
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.
Apr 23, 2026
 RFK Jr.’s Testimony, Spirit Airlines Bailout, Gates Foundation Epstein Investigation and more CNN 5 Things
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.
Apr 22, 2026
 Trump's 'Limited Timeframe', TSA Pay Concerns, Clean Air Cities and more CNN 5 Things
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.
Apr 22, 2026
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