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Payton McGriff is one of CNN’s Heroes for her work providing girls in Togo with the uniforms and supplies they need to transform their lives with education. Boston commutes got a little more whimsical after two friends lobbied for some googly eyes on the city’s trains. Breakdancing is making its Olympic debut this summer – meet the athlete that’s representing Team USA. Two stay-at-home moms in Virginia turned their love for flowers into a project that spreads joy and prevents waste. Plus, the planet Venus recently got to jam out to one of hip-hop’s greats.
Jul 20, 2024
 6 PM ET: Global outage fallout, more Dems bail on Biden, Disneyland strike & more CNN 5 Things
Disruptions continue worldwide from what one expert says could be the “largest IT outage in history.” More Congressional Democrats joined the chorus of lawmakers asking President Joe Biden to step aside. It’s been nearly a week since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, but we still don’t know much about his injury. Polio has been detected in sewage samples in Gaza. Plus, Disneyland employees could strike soon.
Jul 19, 2024
 3 PM ET: Democrats in chaos, UN court rules on Israel, Olympians arrive in Paris & more CNN 5 Things
CrowdStrike says today’s global tech outage was not caused by a cyberattack. Morale is low among Democrats as Biden insists he’ll stay in the race. The United Nations’ top court says that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem violates international law. We’re in the midst of another summer Covid-19 wave. Plus, Olympic athletes have started arriving in Paris.
Jul 19, 2024
 12 PM ET: Tech disruptions latest, ad calls for Biden drop out, giant pandas debut & more CNN 5 Things
Tech disruptions worldwide have hit airlines, banks, businesses, deliveries and even emergency services. A new ad is out calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. How does the Trump campaign feel the RNC went? The Wall Street Journal has slammed the conviction of its reporter Evan Gershkovich. Plus, people will soon be able to visit the giant pandas at San Diego Zoo.
Jul 19, 2024
 9 AM ET: Major global tech outage, Evan Gershkovich sentenced, Democrats' 'doom loop' & more CNN 5 Things
A major IT outage is impacting businesses, emergency services and travel around the world. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been found guilty of espionage charges in Russia. Former President Donald Trump has formally accepted the Republican nomination for President. Meanwhile, leading Democrats have told CNN about their fears that President Joe Biden cannot stay in 2024 race. Plus, a warning for anyone thinking of getting a tattoo.
Jul 19, 2024
 6 AM ET: Global IT outage, Trump's RNC address, Netflix scraps plan & more CNN 5 Things
A global IT outage has grounded flights in the US and around the world as business and industries scramble to respond. Former President Donald Trump has made his first public address since the assassination attempt. President Joe Biden is facing even more pressure to drop out of the 2024 race. A strike in Tel Aviv has killed at least one person. Plus, Netflix is scrapping its cheapest ad-free subscription plan.
Jul 19, 2024
 6 PM ET: Trump’s primetime speech, Ukraine aid cuts, Bob Newhart dies & more CNN 5 Things
Former President Donald Trump will give his first speech at the Republican National Convention since surviving an assassination attempt last weekend. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on JD Vance's speech at the RNC during a rally today. Germany plans to cut its military aid to Ukraine in half next year. A jury has returned a mixed verdict in the trial of a man accused of killing a Detroit synagogue president. Plus, legendary comedian Bob Newhart has died after a series of short illnesses.
Jul 18, 2024
 3 PM ET: Biden candidacy concerns, American sentenced in Russia, student loan debt forgiveness & more CNN 5 Things
Calls for President Joe Biden to step aside are growing louder as he isolates in his Delaware home for Covid-19. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Rafah in southern Gaza today, the focus of the country’s military assault to destroy Hamas. An American rock band manager has been sentenced in Russia for drug charges. The president of the European Commission has won a second term. And, we’ll tell you about a new round of student debt relief for some borrowers.
Jul 18, 2024
 12 PM ET: Pressure piles on Biden, RNC's last night, Trump shooter's visit & more CNN 5 Things
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has told President Biden he can't beat Donald Trump in the 2024 race. Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. US officials say the shooter who tried to assassinate Trump visited the site of the rally beforehand. Bud Light is losing popularity in the US. And an escaped prisoner is found in Georgia after almost 30 years on the run.
Jul 18, 2024
 9 AM ET: Pelosi pushes Biden, rioters' charges dropped, Angel City FC record & more CNN 5 Things
As President Joe Biden self-isolates with Covid-19, CNN has learned that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has warned that he could lose in November. JD Vance has formally accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President, and his running mate is set to speak at the RNC today. Evan Gershkovich's trial continued in Russia today. Prosecutors have starting dropping some charges or reworking plea deals for some January 6th rioters. Plus, Angel City FC is about to become the most valuable women's sports team in the world.
Jul 18, 2024
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