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CNN 10
Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute educational news show that appears as a daily digital video and audio podcast. CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom.

Today on CNN 10: We break down the White House summit that could help pave the way for peace in Ukraine. Then, we look at how Hurricane Erin is impacting the US East Coast from hundreds of miles away. And we’ll also take a deep-dive into "KPop Demon Hunters," the record-setting Netflix movie that’s taking the world – and music charts -- by storm. All this and more on today’s CNN10!
Aug 20, 2025
Today on CNN10: We look at how a major labor strike at one of North America's largest airlines is impacting travel plans around the world. We follow the latest on an influencer pilot who's been stranded in Antarctica as his legal saga plays out. Then, we dig in and find out why hundreds of perfectly good Happy Meals are being tossed on the streets of Japan, outraging food waste advocates. All this and more on today's CNN10!
Aug 19, 2025
Today on CNN10: We preview what could happen next for the war in Ukraine after President Trump met with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska. We follow the latest path of fast-moving Hurricane Erin, before getting a glimpse of the Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Then we shine a spotlight on Sean the Science Kid, where he shows us an electrifying experiment. All of this and more on today’s CNN10!
Aug 18, 2025
Today on CNN10: We explore why the sister of North Korea's Supreme Leader suggests new talks with the U.S. are possible. Then, we learn about a curious, yet kind new behavior being observed among orca whale populations, before seeing how one of the world's biggest pop stars is making her industry more carbon neutral. All this and more on today's CNN10!
Aug 15, 2025
Today on CNN10: The window to apply for Financial Aid programs opens early for a select beta group, we've got the details. Plus, we track massive wildfires sweeping across Europe, before discussing the ambitious talks of a transcontinental railroad that would connect both U.S. coasts. Then, we meet Wavy Dave — the robotic fiddler crab that helps scientists study crustacean courtship. All this and more on CNN10!
Aug 14, 2025
Today on CNN10: We discuss what we know about a dangerous steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania, before explaining why the U.S. and China are pressing pause on their tariff hikes,. Then, we see how A.I. is being tested to help some police departments write reports. We’ll head to the South China Sea, where two Chinese military ships have collided, and dive into the discovery of a starfish with, well… a surprisingly large backside. All this and more on today’s CNN10
Aug 13, 2025
Today on CNN10: We learn about a new technology that could safely remove unwanted drones from the airspace around sporting events, concerts and eventually-- war zones. Then, we get an update on how to watch the year's most popular meteor shower, before taking a historical stroll through the White House Rose Garden. Plus, we'll meet an 11-year-old boy who just became the youngest American to summit Matterhorn in the Alps. All this and more on today's CNN10!
Aug 12, 2025
Today on CNN10: President Trump and Russian President Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss how to end the War in Ukraine. Plus, we celebrate a milestone in sports with MLB’s first female umpire, and the return of SpaceX’s Dragon Capsule. Then we'll travel to China, where soccer-playing robots show off their footwork, and in Texas, newly uncovered dinosaur tracks give unsuspecting volunteers a peek into prehistoric life. All this and more on today's CNN10!
Aug 11, 2025
Today on CNN10: After a decade of contaminated water systems, the Environmental Protections Agency now says the water in Flint, Michigan is safe to drink. Then we see how ChatGPT is trying to keep students from using its A.I. to cheat on their homework. Plus, an exclusive report from a beloved toy store in New York City, whose owner says she can no longer afford to stock her shelves since tariffs were enforced. All this and more on today's CNN10!
Aug 8, 2025
Today on CNN10-- A full ten minutes on one fascinating topic: The difference between the British government and the Royal Family. The U.K. runs their country quite differently from the way we do things here in the U.S. And what roles do the King, the Queen and the Prince even play? It can get confusing, but we're here to break it all down.
Aug 7, 2025