CNN 5 Things

Clare Duffy, CNN tech reporter and podcaster who explains legal and product-design implications. Caroline Koziol, a college student who sued platforms after developing an eating disorder she links to algorithmic content. They discuss the LA verdict finding platforms liable, algorithm-driven harm and autoplay, internal company documents, legal strategies to hold platforms accountable, and potential product and policy changes.

A new women’s professional baseball league prepares for its debut and draft highlights. Monarch butterflies show a surprising population rebound tied to conservation efforts. Doctors describe an experimental rescue foam used to stop internal bleeding. A mobile, pay-what-you-can laundry service serves people experiencing homelessness. Fans revisit a nostalgic hit show on its 20th anniversary.

Lawmakers clash over a funding standoff and its political fallout. Iranian-linked hackers breach a top official's personal email. Global ministers debate responses to Middle East tensions and security in the Strait of Hormuz. Markets wobble as geopolitical risk rattles investors. Details emerge about a high-profile crash and an upcoming, diverse crew bound for a historic moon mission.

Ed Lavandera, a television correspondent known for on-the-ground airport reporting, describes long TSA lines and travelers arriving hours early. He details live scenes at Houston’s airport. The conversation also covers escalating strikes involving Iran and planned nationwide No Kings demonstrations. Savannah Guthrie’s announced return to Today is briefly noted.

Lawmakers move to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security while staffing questions remain for TSA. A presidential deadline for action on Iran gets pushed back amid tension over the Strait of Hormuz. The IOC announces a ban on transgender women in female competition. A performing arts center starts layoffs before a long closure. A Wisconsin community searches for an escaped kangaroo.

Talks about a U.S. decision to postpone strikes on Iranian energy sites and the ripple effects on markets. Coverage of Nicolás Maduro and his wife appearing in a New York court. Explanation of a new policy banning transgender women from Olympic competition. Reports on airport disruptions after a runway crash and TSA staffing strains. Preview of a high-profile TV anchor's first interview after her mother went missing.

Tense Iran negotiations and a reported strike on an Iranian naval leader take center stage. Conservatives gather in Dallas with sharp divisions over foreign policy. A prominent political figure resurfaces on the trail amid 2028 speculation. An investigation exposes online communities sharing tips that enable sexual violence. A well-known comedian is slated for a major cultural honor.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran and a possible off-ramp for talks. A California jury holds major social platforms liable in a teen addiction trial. Legal battles involving an ousted Venezuelan leader reach federal court. USPS adds an 8% fuel surcharge as gas prices climb. Baseball returns with over-the-top ballpark eats and novelty food challenges.

Claire Duffy, CNN technology reporter who covers tech law, explains a landmark social media addiction trial. She breaks down the jury finding against major platforms. She also touches on related legal battles in tech. Short, clear, and focused takes on the court rulings reshaping online accountability.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices