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CNN 5 Things
We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.

A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health. Experts say the landmark decision could open the door to a flood of other litigation that could reshape how these companies operate. But will anything actually change? We also hear from one of the hundreds of other plaintiffs suing social media companies who are hoping this verdict bodes well for them.
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Guest: Caroline Koziol & Clare Duffy, CNN Tech Reporter
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Photo: Mike Blake/Reuters
Mar 29, 2026
The countdown to the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League’s season starts. These critical pollinators are making a major comeback. Trauma doctors say the first patient in the world to receive this treatment wouldn’t be here today without it. What started as an idea behind bars turned into a service for people in need in Philadelphia. Plus, a show that still hits home 20 years later.
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco
Producer: Eryn Mathewson
Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Jacqueline Howard, Sofía Hanalei Sanchez
Mar 28, 2026
We start with House GOP’s reaction to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill the Senate passed overnight. Iran-linked hackers breached a top Trump official’s personal email. We have key takeaways from a high-stakes meeting with G7 foreign ministers. Authorities gave details on a rollover crash involving Tiger Woods. Plus, the diverse crew set to embark on the first human moon mission in more than half a century.
Mar 27, 2026
The timeline for a House to vote on funding TSA workers remains unclear, as some airport wait times stretch for hours. Israel plans to escalate strikes against Iran, while Iran-backed Houthi forces weigh entering the conflict. Nationwide demonstrations against Trump administration policies are planned for tomorrow. Plus, Savannah Guthrie has announced when she’ll be back on NBC’s “Today Show.”
Mar 27, 2026
The US Senate votes to fund most of DHS in overnight session. President Trump pushes Iran strike deadline back 10 more days. IOC bans transgender women from competing in female events at the Olympics. Kennedy Center layoffs begin ahead of two-year closure. Plus, a Wisconsin farm is searching for their missing kangaroo.
Mar 27, 2026
We start with the latest on talks to end the war with Iran and a US decision to postpone strikes. Nicolás Maduro and his wife faced their second court hearing in New York – we have details. We’ll explain a new ban on transgender women athletes. Airports across the country are bracing for another crush of weekend travelers. Plus, a “Today” co-host speaks out in her first interview since her mother went missing.
Mar 26, 2026
President Donald Trump is growing frustrated with Iran’s approach to negotiations and has issued the country a warning. We'll break down the key issues expected to take center stage at one of the largest annual meetings of conservatives, starting today. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is getting back out there, as speculation about her political future swirls. A CNN investigation uncovered online communities where men share tips about sexually assaulting women. Plus, a prominent critic of President Trump is receiving a prestigious award.
Mar 26, 2026
Tehran disputes President Trump’s claim that they want to make a deal. Meta and YouTube have been found liable in a social media addiction trial. Ousted Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro and his wife are set to appear in federal court today. Rising gas prices push USPS to add an 8% package surcharge. Plus, Baseball is back and so are the ballpark eats.
Mar 26, 2026
We start with Iran’s conditions for ending the war despite initially resisting a US plan. We’ll break down a jury’s decision in a social media addiction trial against tech giants. The Supreme Court ruled in a music copyright fight challenging a major internet service provider. The latest push to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown has fallen flat. Plus, the next chapter in this late-night host’s career.
Mar 25, 2026
Trump administration officials are trying to schedule talks with Iran aimed at ending the war. British police have arrested two men in connection with a suspected antisemitic arson attack in London. Savannah Guthrie spoke about her mother’s abduction with NBC “Today Show” colleague and longtime friend, Hoda Kotab. An AI video generation app is shutting down just months after it launched. Plus, "robot umpires" are making their official MLB debuts this season.
Mar 25, 2026







