CNN 5 Good Things

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  • How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines and intense news cycle. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.
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Episodes
  • A Lunar New Year Ritual That Gets Messy (In a Good Way)

    A Lunar New Year Ritual That Gets Messy (In a Good Way)
    Feb 1 2025
    A 21-year-old piano tuner brought music and joy back to a busy airport. We’ll tell you how researchers are working to protect bees from pesticide poisoning. Tossing food in the air is a Lunar New Year tradition these chefs won’t miss. Scientists are studying a 1.2-million-year-old piece of ice to learn about climate change. Six months ago, a preschool teacher gave part of her liver to a 5-year-old boy – we check in on them both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • The High School Hero Who Saved His Rival’s Life

    The High School Hero Who Saved His Rival’s Life
    Jan 25 2025
    Thailand became the first south Asian country to recognize marriage equality. How a high school basketball player’s quick thinking on the court saved a life. This start-up makes special backpacks that turn into a reading light for places with no electricity. The Golden State Warriors make a superfan’s day. Plus, a tiny French town just got 10 million euros richer from a man who’d never even visited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Dry January Doesn’t Mean Boring Options

    Dry January Doesn’t Mean Boring Options
    Jan 18 2025
    A seafood restaurant in California rallied volunteers and donations to support those impacted by the LA wildfires. Scientists uncovered a nearly 500-foot-long dinosaur highway in England. Researchers test if fairy tales can inspire kids to make healthier food choices – the results are pretty magical! Robots dive into action to restore a key component of the ocean floor. Meet the innovators making Dry January easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins

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