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How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines and intense news cycle. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.

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A Real-Life Romance from a “Heated Rivalry”
CNN 5 Good Things
Apr 18, 2026

On one of the biggest stages in music, history was made. A "Heated Rivalry" lookalike contest turned into a real-life rom com. These ecosystem engineers are already hard at work helping combat climate change. This technology allowed a blind man to train and race for a marathon differently. Plus, why basketball fans love the G.O.A.T. debate. 

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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Producer: Eryn Mathewson 

Show Runner: Felicia Patinkin 

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom 

Editorial Support: Jasmine Amjad, Sophie Garnett, Jocelyn Contreras, Erick E. Beltran