‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Paused, Whiplash Diplomacy, Tennis Queen Returns and more

‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Paused, Whiplash Diplomacy, Tennis Queen Returns and more

We start with a controversial fund of the Trump administration up in the air. The US and Iran have contradictory words on where things stand with peace talks. We’ll tell you which state is the first to sue an AI company over safety concerns on children. We have some encouraging signs on the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. Plus, a tennis icon is picking up her racket again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Iran Suspends Talks, Laos Cave Rescue Continues, YouTubers Dominate Box Office and More

ran is suspending talks with the US over Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Rescue divers in Laos are investigating a vertical shaft as they continue to search for two villagers missing in a flooded-out cave. The US job market is strong on paper, whowhy is it so tough for some to find a job? We’ll investigate. An experimental pill is showing promise to in treating deadly form of pancreatic cancer. And experts say a pair of Hollywood horror hits show how YouTube creators can help draw young viewers to movie theaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Officer Fired, NJ Protester Arrests, Hurricane Season and more

The U.S. and Iran exchange fresh attacks as negations continue. More protesters were arrested outside a New Jersey detention center, as a curfew takes effect.  An officer in North Carolina has been fired for repeatedly punching a woman.  FEMA insiders sound alarm bells as hurricane season begins.  Plus,  a flight attendant retires after over 66 years on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

One Thing: Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers

Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company’s pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story?  For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary [https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/09/tech/ai-data-center-utah-kevin-oleary-opposition]  ---  Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Alan Freed/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5 Good Things: The Firsts, Fastest, and Most-Evers on Everest

A sixth grader from Virginia isn’t a sore loser at this year’s Spelling Bee. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGHeGrn0NY] Several climbers etched their names into the history books this month on the tallest mountain in the world.A 6-year-old from Gloucester, England got creative to raise money for charity in honor of his dog. A Michigan welder is set to make history at the “Olympics of skilled trades.” Plus, scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the T. Rex’s tiny arms.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. [https://www.cnn.com/newsletters]    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Chelsea Cook, Coy Wire, Laura Jackson, Isa Soares  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]