The Gen Z creators behind viral Iranian Lego-style AI videos

From CNN. After decades of outdated propaganda, Iran is trying something new. Lego videos, raps and memes pushing pro-government points of view are dominating social media. But what’s behind this shift? CNNs Leila Gharagozlou has more. Also, CNN Creators hosts discuss the role social media has played in getting Iran’s message out during the conflict…

Iranian foreign minister leaves Pakistan after talks

From CNN. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed Islamabad on Saturday evening local time, according to Iranian sources. He held meetings in the Pakistani capital with senior figures from the military and government. A few hours after his departure, President Donald Trump announced he had cancelled plans for his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner…

20 minutes of Harry Enten running this week’s numbers

From CNN. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers of the week: from the popularity of President Trump’s tariffs to approval numbers for Congress and inflation. 0:00 Enten says tariffs have been “a political disaster” for Trump 3:36 Record public disapproval of US Congress 7:02 Enten on the odds the stock market stays…

Retired generals break down Iran war strategy after week 8

From CNN. A flurry of developments across the Middle East is intensifying an already volatile regional landscape, with diplomacy, military posturing and international reactions unfolding all at once. The timeline for resolving the US-Iran conflict also remains uncertain, almost two months since it began, with President Donald Trump refusing to set an end date and…

America Laughs with Matt Friend—A CNN Political Comedy Special

From CNN. CNN’s ‘America laughs with Matt Friend’ is an exclusive political satire and late-night comedy special hosted by famed comedian Matt Friend. The special, produced by CNN, is filmed from the nation’s capital and will celebrate the longstanding tradition of combining comedy and politics to bring people together from across the political spectrum during…

What it’s like to roast the president to his face

From CNN. Matt Friend spoke to comedians Roy Wood Jr. and Joel McHale about what it’s like to roast the president of the United States at the White House Correspondents’ dinner. McHale was the headliner at the dinner with former President Obama and Wood Jr. was the headliner when President Biden was in office. ‘America…

Israel brings the Gaza playbook to south Lebanon

From CNN. A CNN review of satellite imagery reveals the scale of Israel’s destruction of southern Lebanon, mirroring tactics played out in Gaza. Bulldozers have laid waste to hundreds of buildings; demolitions have razed whole villages. Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the Israeli army’s ground operations continue. CNN’s Jeremy Diamond reports.

Some psychedelic drugs could soon be approved by the FDA

From CNN. The US Food and Drug Administration issued national priority vouchers to companies studying psilocybin and methylone for the treatment of some mental health disorders. The vouchers were granted under a pilot program launched last year as a way to fast-track the review process for certain drugs seeking approval, potentially speeding up the time…

Is red-light therapy worth the hype? Kara Swisher weighs in.

From CNN. Red-light therapy — backed by science or expensive hype? Kara Swisher breaks down if this wellness trend is worth it. “Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever” is now streaming on the CNN app. Watch full episodes here: https://www.cnn.com/kara-swisher-wants-to-live-forever Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #News #redlighttherapybenefits #health #wellness #wellnesstips

DOJ drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell

From CNN. Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, said the Justice Department is dropping the criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which likely clears the way for Kevin Warsh as his successor. CNN’s Evan Perez reports. #cnn #news

DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell

From CNN. The Trump administration’s extraordinary criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is over, removing significant uncertainty that had been clouding the future of the world’s most important central bank. Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, announced on X Friday she is closing the probe. In the investigation’s place,…

CPJ details how Lebanese journalist was killed

From CNN. The Committee to Protect Journalists’ MENA Regional Director Sara Qudah speaks to CNN’s Becky Anderson about the killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil. Khalil worked for Lebanon’s Al Akhbar newspaper and was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Wednesday in the south of the country, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). #CNN…