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CNN 5 Things
We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

President Donald Trump has sent tariff letters to at least eight more countries. Three people have died in flash floods in New Mexico. Trump hosted five African leaders for a working lunch at the White House today. Former FBI and CIA directors James Comey and John Brennan are under investigation by the FBI. Plus, the mystery of why orcas are giving food to humans.
Jul 9, 2025
We start with the latest on the flooding in Texas, where the death toll has reached 119. The Trump administration is suing California over the inclusion of transgender students in sports. We explain how Nvidia became the world’s richest public company. Israel has announced strikes on Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. Plus, why X's CEO is stepping down.
Jul 9, 2025
Mexico lends a hand in the search for missing people caught in the Texas floods, as another state declares a state of emergency. Sources say President Donald Trump is closing on his fourth trade deal. More tariff letters are being sent today, emphasizing the hard deadline. A fuel shortage in Gaza is putting the lives of hospital patients at risk. And, another error has been called on Wimbledon’s electronic line judging system.
Jul 9, 2025
Russia has launched the biggest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. The number of people missing has risen dramatically after the Texas floods. We’ll telling you why LA is joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration. F1 team Red Bull is changing its leadership in a shock move. Plus, how a dog helped save its owner.
Jul 9, 2025
More than 170 people are missing after the floods in central Texas, and rescue workers are getting less hopeful. Sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused weapon shipments to Ukraine without telling the White House. President Donald Trump has announced new copper tariffs. Climate change made a recent heatwave even more deadly. Plus, we’ll tell you why disability advocates are praising a new Barbie doll.
Jul 9, 2025
At least 173 people are missing in Texas amid the deadliest freshwater flood in nearly 50 years. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are "working diligently" on a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The Supreme Court has backed Trump’s effort to dramatically reshape federal agencies. Trump has threatened tariffs on copper and pharmaceuticals. Plus, there are severe thunderstorm warnings for millions on the East Coast.
Jul 8, 2025
Officials in Texas sidestepped questions on their flood response timeline at a heated press conference today. President Donald Trump has vented his anger at Putin in a public cabinet meeting. We share how consumers felt about inflation last month. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban officials. Plus, an ancient 3000-year-old city has been discovered in Peru.
Jul 8, 2025
A key role at a Texas weather office was vacant at the time of deadly flooding over the weekend. Israeli airstrikes continue to hit Gaza as ceasefire negotiations appear to be making some progress. Getting through airport security could be easier on your feet going forward. Someone used AI to pretend to be US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Plus, we’ll tell you who the New York Knicks have chosen as their new coach.
Jul 8, 2025
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has been describing the flood devastation at Camp Mystic. A judge has handed Planned Parenthood a temporary win. The Department of Veteran Affairs won’t be laying off as many workers as planned. A man has been deported to a country he has never even visited before. Plus, a study says there is a way to make your workout more enjoyable.
Jul 8, 2025
Questions have been raised over whether people were warned ahead of the Texas floods, as the death toll rises to over a hundred. Countries are looking to secure a better trade deal with the US, after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. We’ll tell you who has nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. The US will send more weapons to Ukraine. Plus, a reality TV contestant has left the show after some of their social media posts resurfaced.
Jul 8, 2025



