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Elise Stitt, a senior aquarist focused on large-animal care, and Kimberly Craft, a coral conservation specialist, take viewers behind the scenes at Georgia Aquarium. Explore coral care, bonded beluga rescues, whale shark feeding, and the training that supports lifelong animal welfare. Discover the engineering, persistence, and teamwork required to run one of the world’s largest aquariums.

Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on a high-profile meeting at the White House that could have big implications for artificial intelligence companies. Then, we'll go behind a CNN investigation into a now-closed controversial roller coaster that has been linked to life-altering injuries and even deaths. Plus, we'll reveal the winner of this year's Fat Bear Week at Alaska's Katmai National Park. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A blood test that hunts for early cancer signals raises big questions about screening and uncertainty. Cybercriminals allegedly target thousands of FBI employees. An 11-year-old makes chess history as the youngest female grandmaster. Crocs takes Five Below to court over lookalike shoes and charms, while dancing cockatoos show off an astonishing range of moves.

Gloria Pasmino, a CNN correspondent covering news and public-interest stories, joins a wide-ranging look at the day’s biggest stories. Explore New York’s struggle with flooding, Atlanta’s newest giant pandas and China’s diplomatic loans, Ireland’s football protest, SpaceX’s powerful Starship test flight, and Texas A&M students rediscovering creativity through handmade books.

Dana Bash, CNN’s chief political correspondent and anchor, explores five elections that changed history, from Jefferson’s constitutional crisis and Lincoln’s path to the Civil War to FDR’s lasting reforms, Martin Luther King Jr.’s rise, and Nelson Mandela’s presidency. The journey also features ramen’s Chinese roots, California’s first wild olive ridley nests, a T. rex trackway, and a young philanthropist supporting NICU families.

A historic El Niño fuels powerful Pacific storms, threatening Hawaii and Mexico. A constitutional battle over White House press access unfolds in Washington. The legacy of Dolly Parton’s literacy philanthropy gets a special spotlight, while a Paris exhibition explores Cézanne’s enduring influence. Plus, Indian Relay Racing and a breathtaking harness-free tightrope walk showcase extraordinary skill and courage.

Arbidjan Hosseini, a CNN journalist covering science, the environment, and global affairs, explores the Great Barrier Reef’s early recovery and visits coral nurseries in French Polynesia restoring damaged ecosystems. Rising diesel prices reveal hidden costs for families and businesses. Musician Dr. Jesse McGuire also recounts how a broken trumpet transformed his national anthem performance into a viral sensation.

Natasha Chen, a CNN correspondent covering national news and culture, explores Hollywood’s production slowdown and its impact on workers and local businesses. The journey continues to Bolivia, where scientists identified the tiny Tilkayo, the first new living cat species in over a century. Plus, a fresh lunar crater, record-breaking Rubik’s Cube solves, and competitive lightsaber combat.

Will Ripley, a CNN correspondent specializing in international affairs and Asia-Pacific security, explores the high-stakes UN General Assembly and U.S.-China talks over technology, trade, and Taiwan. The conversation also visits NASA’s Roman Space Telescope, a recovered military test drone, Michelle Wie West’s life beyond golf, and Alaska’s Fat Bear Week.

Larry Madowo, CNN international correspondent covering global affairs, reports on Cape Town’s controversial plan to confine urban baboons. The program explores fossil evidence suggesting T. rex had humanlike body heat, why autumn leaves reveal vivid pigments, and how climate change affects seasonal color. Plus, a Nepal climate protest and a Minneapolis program training women for firefighting.