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Soldier Charged With Maduro Bet, Meta Layoffs, ‘Mr. 57’ and more
CNN 5 Things
Apr 24, 2026
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.






