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Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute educational news show that appears as a daily digital video and audio podcast. CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom.

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  1. How an AI Chatbot Is Helping This Blind Man ‘See’ for the First Time

    · 11 min

    On today's CNN10: We'll dive into the factors contributing to an uptick in foodborne illness cases this summer, before seeing how artificial intelligence is helping a man who has been blind since birth "see" his…

  2. How the World’s Most Popular Board Game Is Surging in the Digital Era

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll jump back to 1960 to learn how two canine cosmonauts helped pave the way for mankind to reach the stars, before getting an update on a pivotal social media trial kicking off this week that could…

  3. A Famous Spy Plane Just Uncovered How Wildfires Create Storms

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on how health officials are working to combat the Democratic Republic of Congo's latest Ebola virus outbreak, which has now become the deadliest in the country's history. Then, we'll…

  4. Hurricane Lala: Floods, Power Outages Overwhelm Hawaii's Big Island

    · 11 min

    On today's CNN10: We are back to our Monday-Friday show schedule! We'll get an update on Hurricane Lala, which lashed parts of Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rainfall over the weekend. Then, we'll get an…

  5. The Sun, Moon and Earth Align: Stunning Views of the Total Solar Eclipse

    · 11 min

    On our final 2026 Summer Friday Episode of CNN10: We get an update on the race against time in Colombia, where rescuers work to find survivors after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Then, we bring you the most…

  6. How an insect-eating plant is proving Charles Darwin right 150 years later

    · 16 min

    On today's Summer Friday episode of CNN10: We'll get the latest on the devastating wildfires blazing across the Pacific Northwest that have displaced tens of thousands of residents in parts of Washington and Oregon.…

  7. A Georgia Swamp, a WWII Battlefield and Others Just Earned World Heritage Status

    · 12 min

    On today's Summer Friday episode of CNN10: We'll get the latest on a series of Oval Office meetings this week that could have big impacts in both Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Then, we'll learn all about the…

  8. Why an Iconic Footwear Brand Is Ditching Shoes for AI

    · 11 min

    On today's Summer Friday episode of CNN10: We'll get the latest on a landmark social media ban in France, and how it could impact teens trying to access their favorite apps. Then, we'll learn what's behind eco-friendly…

  9. Why Do We Need Eight Hours of Sleep?

    · 11 min

    On this week's Summer Friday episode of CNN10: An update from an aircraft carrier in the Straight of Hormuz after the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran effectively ended because new strikes erupted this week. Then,…

  10. From Sea to Shining Sea, America Prepares for 250

    · 11 min

    This week on CNN10: On the eve of Independence Day, Coy Wire checks in from California, where he's been following all of the history-making developments at this year's World Cup. Then, we dive into some secrets about…

  11. Venezuelans Search for Survivors After Twin Deadly Earthquakes

    · 11 min

    This week on CNN10: We share what we've learned about the massive, back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela. Then, we give greater context to another prime minister resignation in the U.K., before showing you the amazing…

  12. A Diplomatic Breakthrough in the US and Israel’s War With Iran?

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on a diplomatic development that could help pave the way for an end to the United States and Israel's war with Iran. Plus, we'll get a look at an ancient find in Israel that has…

  13. The World Cup Returns to a Very Different America

    · 10 min

    Today on CNN10: Coy hosts the show from California-- where he is on assignment to cover the U.S. Men's first match of the 2026 World Cup. We'll also introduce you to the four astronauts just selected to complete NASA's…

  14. Why Conquering Hardships Led These Two Inventors to Major Success

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: Coy sits down with two of his childhood friends, who coincidentally became successful entrepreneurs to ask them about the wisdom that comes after you have a groundbreaking idea. Plus, we visit an iconic…

  15. Why It’s Taken More Than 144 Years to Build This Iconic Church

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll explain the latest developments in the United States and Israel's war with Iran, following series of escalations across the region in recent days. Then, we'll see why World Cup fans in Mexico are…

  16. How a Cell Phone Ban Has Transformed This Brooklyn Middle School

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that's devastated parts of The Philippines. Then, we'll see how a growing bear attack crisis in Japan forced one city to temporarily close all of…

  17. Why is the Washington Monument Two Different Colors?

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We get an update on the many renovation projects President Trump has underway in Washington, D.C. And in Boston, we'll meet the archaeologists trying to solve a 250-year old mystery about the…

  18. Will AI Replace Auto Mechanics?

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: As hundreds of companies announce layoffs due to the innovation of artificial intelligence, our Ryan Young interviews professionals who feel their human expertise can't be replaced. Then, a group of…

  19. How These Students Brought Football History to the Big Screen

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll dive into the world of autonomous vehicles, and learn why some officials are concerned that Waymo robotaxis are creating more problems than they solve in some cities. Then, we'll see how one…

  20. Why Being Bored Is Actually Good for Your Brain

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and get rare access to a hospital at the epicenter of the outbreak. Then, we'll learn why being bored is actually vital to…

  21. Why One Tick Bite is Causing a Rapidly Growing Red Meat Allergy

    · 12 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll learn the science behind a surge in red meat allergies on Martha's Vineyard, and what it all has to do with tick bites. Then, we'll get a look at NASA's next steps towards establishing what could…

  22. Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Ground Test

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: As Atlantic Hurricane season officially kicks off, we'll learn the science behind this year's below-average forecast. Then, we'll get the latest on Blue Origin's investigation into what caused a New…

  23. Meet the 2026 National Spelling Bee Champion!

    · 9:51

    Today on CNN10: We traveled to D.C. to cover the Scripps National Spelling Bee and Coy asks some of the country's most tenacious wordsmiths how they made it this far. Plus, we get an update on the unbelievable cave…

  24. Why Earning an "A" at Harvard is About to Get Harder

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll break down the science behind El Niño, and learn what the coming "Super El Niño" could mean for weather patterns worldwide. Then, we'll learn why earning straight A's at one of the nation's top…

  25. Scientists Say the Dead Sea is Dying. Can it be Saved?

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update from the US Federal Reserve, following the swearing-in of a new Fed chairman last week. Then, we'll head to the Dead Sea for a firsthand look at the environmental crisis that's…

  26. Michael Phelps Opens Up About His Mental Health

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update out of Southern California, where emergency crews are working to prevent an overheating chemical tank from spewing thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals into the surrounding…

  27. Why the US Just Indicted a Former Cuban President

    · 12 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on the rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, following the Justice Department's announcement of charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro. Then, we'll head to…

  28. How a Storm in Hawaii Reawakened a "Living Fossil"

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update out of Africa on the latest Ebola virus outbreak, as health officials race to track cases and slow its spread. Then, we'll head to Hawaii for a look at how a seasonal storm…

  29. Scientists Discovered 1,100 New Ocean Species This Year

    · 10 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll dive into a remarkable series of discoveries that are shedding new light on what we know about life in our oceans. Then, we'll head to California for an update on Elon Musk's lawsuit against…

  30. China Hosts an Epic Marathon Atop its Great Wall

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on a massive storm system battering much of the Central US with severe weather including more than two dozen reported tornadoes in recent days. Then, we'll head to China's Great…

  31. What We Know About Africa's Latest Ebola Outbreak

    · 10 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll see the moment the USS Gerald R. Ford, America’s largest and newest aircraft carrier, returned to port in after nearly a year at sea, and learn what was behind its extended deployment. Then, we'll…

  32. Why some of the Biggest Names in Tech are at an Historic US-China Summit

    · 10 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on US President Donald Trump's trip to China, and see why some of the world's biggest tech CEO's joined him on the trip. Then, we'll head to Australia see why a court has ordered…

  33. Strike a Pose: How Selfies are Helping Us Map Mars

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll learn what's in a batch of never-before-seen documents released by the US federal government, detailing their investigations into UFOs and other aerial phenomena. Then, we'll head to Mars for a…

  34. The Science Behind this Rare Rainbow Phenomenon

    · 10 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get a firsthand look at what life is like for many Venezuelans following the ouster of deposed leader Nicolas Maduro earlier this year. Then, we'll get an update on the dozens of wildfires burning…

  35. Passengers Disembark Cruise Ship at Center of Hantavirus Outbreak

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the cruise ship at the center of a Hantavirus outbreak, as dozens of passengers who were quarantined aboard the ship finally return to their home countries for further observation…

  36. The Dark Side of Fast Fashion Recycling

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: Every year, the world generates 92 million metric tons of textile waste. We take you to India's billion-dollar recycling economy built on a hidden, human toll. Then-- Coy sits down with the father-son…

  37. How to Eat Your Way Around the World ... Without Leaving the Big Apple

    · 10 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, as health officials race to trace anyone who may have come into contact with the virus. Then, we'll meet…

  38. The Life and Legacy of CNN Founder Ted Turner

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll take a look at the storied life and legacy of CNN founder Ted Turner, who passed away this week at the age of 87. Then, we'll head to Colorado to see how a surprising late-season snow storm is…

  39. Why the Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be Part of a Bigger Hidden Problem

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the US and Israel's ongoing war with Iran, and see why the country's nuclear supply chain may not be as defunct as officials believed. Then, we'll head to the Met Gala to see how…

  40. The First Person to Complete a Marathon in Less Than 2 Hours

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on some severe weather systems wreaking havoc across the country, including wildfires in the drought-stricken South, and severe storms that spawned more than 50 reported tornadoes…

  41. How One Special LEGO Set Achieved a Stratospheric World Record

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: As many students across the country feel the impact of immigration enforcement crackdowns, we'll go inside one New York high school to see how they're using unique programs to ease fears and fight…

  42. An Up-Close Look at the Arctic Circle's Melting Glaciers

    · 9:49

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic efforts to end the US and Israel's war with Iran stalled earlier this week. Then, we'll head to the Arctic Circle for a…

  43. A Centuries-Old Shakespearean Mystery ... Solved!

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll learn about the life and legacy of famed playwright William Shakespeare on what could be his 462nd birthday, before seeing how a chance discovery helped researchers pinpoint the location of his…

  44. Conservationists and Industry Clash Over Krill Trawling

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We are celebrating Earth Day with an entire lineup of stories highlighting both the vigor and vulnerability of our planet. We begin with a growing debate over krill trawling in our Antarctic oceans,…

  45. A Creative New Twist to England's Historic Hunts

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest out of Japan, where an earthquake deep in the Pacific Ocean spurred tsunami warnings across the country. Then, we'll see what fueled a chaotic scene outside a beagle breeding…

  46. CNN10 Special Edition: Exploring Careers in the Sports Industry

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: One fascinating topic for all 10 minutes of the show. Do you love sports? You don't have to be a professional athlete to make a career out of your passion. Coy goes behind the scenes at Truist Park -…

  47. An A.I. Voice will Announce This School's 2026 Graduates

    · 10 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll learn how a landmark verdict could impact the biggest live events company in the U.S,. after a jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster were operating as a monopoly and overcharging fans. Plus,…

  48. Meet the Baby Elephant Making Her National Zoo Debut

    · 12 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll learn about a potential merger that could disrupt the air travel industry, before heading to the Smithsonian National Zoo to meet their newest addition -- the first Asian elephant born in 25…

  49. The Rich History Behind Asia's Largest Water Fight

    · 11 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on a massive weather system bringing severe storms to much of the Central U.S. this week. Then, we'll see how the WNBA Draft made history following a landmark labor deal, before…

  50. How Video Games Could Shape the Next Generation of Air Traffic Controllers

    · 12 min

    Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz following the US Military blockade of Iranian ports in the region. Then, Dr. Sanjay Gupta will answer some of your biggest…

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