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Apr 22, 2025 • 7min
Stocks rebound, SCOTUS religious case, ‘magic mushrooms’ use & more
A Wall Street rally builds steam after some welcome news from the US treasury secretary. The late Pope Francis shared some parting words about death in a new text set to be released this week. More than 100 college and university leaders are responding to the Trump administration's pressure campaign on higher education. The Supreme Court is hearing one of the most significant religious appeals in years. And, researchers are highlighting a troubling trend about the unsupervised use of psychedelics in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 7min
Pope’s final words, Karen Read retrial, Earth Day & more
The IMF warns global economies are in for a major slowdown. Vatican media shares what some of Pope Francis’ final words were. Opening statements begin in Karen Read’s second murder trial in Boston. A new report reveals US teens’ outlook on social media is getting worse. Plus, one small thing you can do to help reduce your role in the climate crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 7min
Conclave details, Tesla earnings report, US-India trade deal & more
Cardinals across the world are arriving in Rome and will soon form the conclave to decide the next pope. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under pressure after reports he shared military plans with family members in another group chat. We’ll tell you what’s on the cards when Tesla releases its earnings report today. JD Vance has had positive trade talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, a top security official has had a bag stolen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 7min
Pope funeral details, Russia-Ukraine direct talks, Walgreens DOJ settlement & more
The Vatican has released details for Pope Francis’ funeral. Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks with Ukraine. We’ll tell you why Walgreens reached a $350 million settlement with the DOJ. Mahmood Khalil was barred from attending the birth of his first child yesterday. Plus, a former NFL hall of famer has been accused of sexual assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 7min
Pope Francis’ funeral rites, Harvard sues Trump administration, WH Easter Egg Roll & more
The Vatican marks the beginning of the mourning period for the death of Pope Francis. We’re hearing from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the new fallout from his second Signal chat controversy. Another Delta plane incident is under investigation. We have new developments on the Trump administration’s escalating fight with Harvard University. Plus, this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll broke with tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 7min
Pope Francis cause of death, stocks tumble, cancer deaths fall & more
The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' cause of death. Wall Street is on edge over Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve chairman. We’ll tell you why the DOJ is defending Obamacare at the Supreme Court today. A new report sheds light on cancer rates in the US. Plus, a college basketball star is headed for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 7min
Pope Francis mourners, Beijing’s trade warning, Women’s hockey championships & more
We start with the tributes that are pouring in from around the world for Pope Francis. Beijing says there will be consequences for trade partners who collude with the Trump Administration. Severe weather in the south and midwest this weekend turned deadly. Classes at FSU resume, though some students say they’re not ready to go back on campus. And women’s hockey has crowned a new world champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 7min
Tributes to Pope Francis, weekend SCOTUS decision, robots run ragged & more
After spending his final days in service of the church, Pope Francis’s death has started a period of mourning. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shared military operational plans in a Signal group chat again. The Supreme Court issued a rare weekend ruling blocking some deportations from Texas. We’ll tell you how the man who killed 23 people at a Texas Walmart in 2019 is expected to plead. Plus, robots competed against humans in a half marathon in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 11min
Remembering Pope Francis
In this special episode of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life, papacy and legacy of Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 2025 • 25min
One Thing: They Got Into Dream Schools. Trump Got Involved. Now What?
Harvard University is refusing to make key policy changes requested by the Trump administration, kicking off a funding fight with students and researchers caught in the middle. We look at what’s next for other universities and hear from incoming Harvard and Columbia freshmen about how they feel about their college choices now.Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


