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Jun 9, 2024 • 18min
One Thing: Your 2024 Election Media Guide
CNN Media Correspondent, Hadas Gold, discusses the media coverage of the 2024 election, focusing on the strategies of candidates in swing states and navigating disinformation on social media. Topics include analyzing Trump's media coverage, politicians' social media engagement, and the influence of AI-generated content on elections.
Jun 8, 2024 • 12min
5 Good Things: Scientists Have Made Chocolate Healthier
Preschool teacher donates liver to save boy's life, nonprofit cleans oceans of plastic, epic parties for homeless kids, free movies in old newspaper boxes, sustainable and healthier chocolate recipe
Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Hunter Biden trial adjourns, SCOTUS financial disclosures, Kia recall & more
Topics include Hunter Biden's federal gun trial, Clarence Thomas's financial disclosure, CIA assessment of Israeli PM, Kia SUV recall, and adults making more toy purchases.
Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Hunter Biden’s daughter testifies, Gaza aid pier repaired, AZ election subversion case & more
Hunter Biden's daughter emotionally testifies about her father's drug addiction in his federal gun trial. US military repairs Gaza aid pier. Former Trump White House Chief of Staff arraigned in election subversion case. FDA recommends states stop selling raw milk. Rarely-enforced law could save you money on alcohol.
Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Biden's message to Americans, prosecution rests in Hunter Biden trial, Wheel of Fortune & more
President Biden's powerful speech in Normandy, Hunter Biden trial update, strong US job growth impact. Severe heat wave in Southwest. Pat Sajak leaves Wheel of Fortune after 40 years.
Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Surprising job numbers, TX people smuggling, government dating app & more
Surprising job numbers released, President Biden's democracy speech on D-Day, uncertainty about Hunter Biden's trial, police interrupt people smuggling in Texas, and Japan's government launching a dating app.
Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Ceasefire pressure, Trump's running mate, US cricket upset & more
Pressure for ceasefire in Israel, Hunter Biden's family in court, Trump's VP announcement, Alex Jones facing consequences, US cricket team upset victory at T20 World Cup
Jun 6, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Hunter Biden trial, UN reports crises, Boeing Starliner safely docks & more
President Biden won't pardon his son if convicted in gun trial, UN reports hunger crises in Gaza and Sudan. Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison. FDA rescinds Juul marketing ban. Boeing Starliner successfully docks at space station after encountering issues
Jun 6, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: D-Day tribute events, heat dome intensity, new Gilgo Beach charges & more
World leaders and veterans commemorate D-Day; Hunter Biden's trial ongoing with family testimony; Heat dome peaks in Western U.S.; Gilgo Beach suspect faces new murder charges; AI chipmaker surpasses Apple in value
Jun 6, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Biden's D-Day speech, Hallie Biden testifies, SpaceX goes again & more
D-Day anniversary commemorated with Biden's speech. US munitions used in Gaza strike. Hunter Biden's trial includes testimony from his brother's widow. Neighbor disputes Justice Alito's flag controversy. SpaceX's powerful rocket launch successful.
