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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 CNN10: We'll get the latest on the rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, following the Justice Department's announcement of charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro. Then, we'll head to California for a look at a wildfire that's threatening one of the world's most unique ecosystems, before getting a firsthand look at a unique festival that's turning front porches across the continent into concert venues. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 22, 2026
Today on CNN10: We'll get an update out of Africa on the latest Ebola virus outbreak, as health officials race to track cases and slow its spread. Then, we'll head to Hawaii for a look at how a seasonal storm transformed an ecosystem and awakened a long-dormant ancient species. Plus, we'll hear from Katherine Legge, a trailblazing race car driver who is set to attempt an incredible feat of endurance at not one, but TWO major races this weekend. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 21, 2026
Today on CNN10: We'll dive into a remarkable series of discoveries that are shedding new light on what we know about life in our oceans. Then, we'll head to California for an update on Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. Plus, we'll take a look at a one-of-a-kind crew member aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, and look at some of YOUR submissions for our very first "Honor Roll" salute. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 20, 2026
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on a massive storm system battering much of the Central US with severe weather including more than two dozen reported tornadoes in recent days. Then, we'll head to China's Great Wall for a look at a one-of-a-kind marathon atop the historic marvel. Plus, we'll see how a paleontologist in the world's richest dinosaur graveyard is piecing together history, bone by bone. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 19, 2026
Today on CNN10: We'll see the moment the USS Gerald R. Ford, America’s largest and newest aircraft carrier, returned to port in after nearly a year at sea, and learn what was behind its extended deployment. Then, we'll get the latest on an Ebola virus outbreak in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda that the World Health Organization has deemed an international health emergency. Plus, we'll get a look at some must-see moments from a busy graduation season. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 18, 2026
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on US President Donald Trump's trip to China, and see why some of the world's biggest tech CEO's joined him on the trip. Then, we'll head to Australia see why a court has ordered one of the world's biggest mining companies to pay a record sum to indigenous land owners, before getting a look at the star-studded lineup performing at the first ever World Cup halftime show this summer. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 15, 2026
Today on CNN10: We'll learn what's in a batch of never-before-seen documents released by the US federal government, detailing their investigations into UFOs and other aerial phenomena. Then, we'll head to Mars for a look at the Perseverance Rover's latest mission on the Red Planet, before returning to Earth to see the natural phenomenon that's kept climbers from scaling Mount Everest in recent weeks. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 14, 2026
Today on CNN10: We'll get a firsthand look at what life is like for many Venezuelans following the ouster of deposed leader Nicolas Maduro earlier this year. Then, we'll get an update on the dozens of wildfires burning across parts of Florida, including one that's claimed thousands of acres in the Everglades. Plus, we'll learn the science behind a surreal scene in the skies over Indonesia. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 13, 2026
Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the cruise ship at the center of a Hantavirus outbreak, as dozens of passengers who were quarantined aboard the ship finally return to their home countries for further observation and treatment. Then, we'll see how a cyberattack targeting a popular digital education platform impacted campuses across the country as final exams get underway. Plus, some of CNN's very own will head to the gym to see how they stack up against the newly-revived Presidential Fitness Test. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 12, 2026
Today on CNN10: Every year, the world generates 92 million metric tons of textile waste. We take you to India's billion-dollar recycling economy built on a hidden, human toll. Then-- Coy sits down with the father-son duo behind U.S. Soccer's new training facility ahead of the 2026 World Cup to ask: Are American fans just as passionate about footie as their Latin American counterparts? And-- one day after May 10, we celebrate some of YOUR 10 out of 10 moments. All this and more on today's CNN10!
May 11, 2026







