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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 AM ET: Biden pardons son, Thanksgiving snow dump, postgame brawl fines & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden has signed a full pardon for his son, Hunter. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick a self-described enemy of the so-called deep state as FBI director. Russia and Syria have hit northern Syria with deadly airstrikes. The icy conditions are set to continue in some areas as people make their way home from Thanksgiving weekend. Plus, two colleges have been fined over a postgame brawl.
Dec 2, 2024
One Thing: Deepfake Revenge Porn Is Rising: What Can You Do? CNN 5 Things
A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a nude body, creating convincing and harmful images. Tech companies and lawmakers are trying to play catch up, but the truth is these tools are still easy to access. So how can you and your loved ones stay safe from this dangerous technology? Carrie Goldberg, a lawyer specializing in digital harassment and sex crimes, has some answers.  Listen to ‘Terms of Service’ here.
Dec 1, 2024
5 Good Things: Would You Bust a Move for A Free Cup of Coffee? CNN 5 Things
A choir helps people with Alzheimer's and dementia find joy and purpose. A formerly unhoused New Yorker helps feed people on the city’s streets. People from all over North Carolina came together to feed Hurricane Helene survivors on Thanksgiving. A coffee shop in Massachusetts went viral for giving away free coffee on one groovy condition. Plus, there’s still time to vote for the CNN Hero of the Year – we highlight the honorees.
Nov 30, 2024
12 PM ET: Rebels recapture Aleppo, Notre Dame’s restoration, broken sleep risks & more. CNN 5 Things
Syrian Rebels have entered the city of Aleppo, in an attack linked to Hezbollah's fight with Israel. The world is getting its first glimpses of Notre Dame Cathedral after it caught fire more than five years ago. A town in Texas is mourning the first police officer to die in the line of duty in more than 100 years. British lawmakers have voted in support of assisted dying. Plus, we’ll tell you what scientists are saying about the dangers of disturbed sleep.
Nov 29, 2024
6 AM ET: Ceasefire violations, Biden urges Trump to reconsider, Walmart's roll back & more CNN 5 Things
Israel and Hezbollah are being accused of violating the ceasefire deal they just agreed on. At least four Democratic lawmakers say they got bomb threats while celebrating Thanksgiving with their families. President Joe Biden says he hopes President-elect Donald Trump reconsiders putting tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Deals may be harder to come by this Black Friday. Plus, Walmart is rolling back more than just prices.
Nov 29, 2024
12 PM: Tariff costs, youth social media ban, 'narco-subs' drug haul & more CNN 5 Things
Many Americans are wondering what to stock up on during Black Friday in case tariffs take effect next year. Vladimir Putin says a widespread overnight attack on Ukraine was in response to strikes on Russian territory using US-made missiles. Israel says it attacked an area of southern Lebanon, a day after a ceasefire with Hezbollah was reached. A major Western country has banned social media for those under the age of 16. And, a massive drug bust in so-called “narco-subs.”
Nov 28, 2024
6 AM ET: Threats to Trump's picks, Sheinbaum-Trump call, soggy Thanksgiving Day forecasts & more CNN 5 Things
The Trump-Vance transition team says several of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and appointees are facing threats. Trump had a conversation with Mexico's president, but each had a different take on it. A nationwide air raid alert went off in Ukraine this morning. A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from taking down razor wire put up by Texas officials on the US-Mexico border. Plus, some Thanksgiving parades may get a lot soggier than others today.
Nov 28, 2024
6 PM ET: Thanksgiving weather, Harris campaign leaders open up, athleisure thievery & more CNN 5 Things
It’s been a fairly smooth travel day so far, but bad weather is expected to spread throughout the country starting tomorrow. Israeli officials say they facilitated the medical evacuation of 34 patients from Gaza today. We’ll tell you what some of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign leaders are blaming for her loss. A judge has ruled that the White man charged with shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell can be prosecuted. Plus, a Connecticut couple is accused of operating an elaborate shoplifting plot.
Nov 27, 2024
3 PM ET: Ceasefire hopes for Gaza, SCOTUS transgender rights case, more tariff opponents & more CNN 5 Things
Attention is turning to the ongoing violence in Gaza after a ceasefire took effect between Israel and Hezbollah. A Missouri judge has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The Supreme Court will also soon hear arguments in the most important transgender rights case it’s ever tackled. We’ll tell you which company is the latest to speak out against President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs. Plus, a new combat ship honors a history-making service member.
Nov 27, 2024
12 PM ET: Federal workers fear Musk, US-China prisoner swap, AI granny & more CNN 5 Things
Displaced civilians are starting to return to their homes in Israel and Lebanon hours into a 60-day ceasefire. Elon Musk has publicized the names of some government employees he wants to cut, which is terrifying some federal workers. The US and China conducted a prisoner swap. A space satellite is searching for methane leaks. Plus, we'll tell you how an AI granny is combatting phone scams.
Nov 27, 2024
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