CNN 10
Why Lionel Messi's retirement announcement isn't a final goodbye | September 2, 2026
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- Why Lionel Messi's retirement announcement isn't a final goodbye | September 2, 2026
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- 10:00
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- 2 months ago
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- Today on CNN10: We'll head to Argentina, where fans are weighing in on the storied career of Lionel Messi as the superstar announces he's retiring from international play. Then, we'll see how one innovative creator is using light to create music before getting a look at a surprising technique that researchers are using to help injured wild penguins heal. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Seeing red: This unique festival celebrates the world's rarest hair color | September 1, 2026
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- 10:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the latest search and rescue efforts at the Grand Canyon following a series of deadly flash floods fueled by extreme rainfall in recent days. Then, we'll learn all about a unique festival in the Netherlands that draws redheads from all over the world. Plus, we'll take a look at how one high school is helping students aim for the skies with hands-on training in a range of aviation careers. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- NASA's newest 'discovery machine' could change our understanding of the universe | August 31, 2026
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- 10:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Today on CNN10: We'll learn how NASA's newest telescope launch could help scientists reimagine our understanding of dark matter, before getting an update on search and rescue efforts after the devastating floods at the China-Nepal border. Plus, we'll look back at this year's Little League World Series, and see how the tournament has shaped some of baseball's biggest names. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Do you have Instagram? The "transformational" changes coming for teens | August 28, 2026
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- 10:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On today's episode of CNN10: We show you the very real, very impactful changes Meta just agreed to enforce as part of their history-making $18 Billion settlement. Plus, we see astonishing video of the deadly flash flooding that swept through Nepal. Then we honor two cultural icons who died this week, but their colorful legacy endures. All this and more on a Fri-yay edition of CNN10!
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- Remembering the life and legacy of Dolly Parton | August 27, 2026
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- 10:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Today on CNN10: We reflect on the life and legacy of country music superstar and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away this week at the age of 80. Then, we'll learn about SpaceX's plans for a Louisiana launch site that could become the largest in the world. Plus, we'll see how one fur-nominal invention - a fan powered suit - is helping man's best friend stay cool in scorching summer temps. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- The inspiring locker room speech from the nation's first Navajo NFL Player | August 26, 2026
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- 10:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Today on CNN10: We visit some of the wildlife sanctuaries working to rehabilitate a group of neglected tigers from a zoo in Argentina. Then, we explore the reasons behind a renewed crackdown on how women are allowed to dress in Iran. And-- don't miss the heartwarming speech from the first Navajo football rookie to play in the NFL. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- The African school teaching girls to defy expectations | August 25, 2026
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- 10:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the rapidly spreading Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, where roughly 90,000 people have been urged to evacuate as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Then, we'll see how one elite boarding school in Senegal is trying to challenge societal expectations around women and education. Plus, we'll sit down with UConn Huskies Women's Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma to hear how his program continues pushing the limits of what's possible. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Special Edition: The Role of the Monarchy, The Role of the Crown | August 24, 2026
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- 10:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Today on CNN10-- A full ten minutes on one fascinating topic:
The difference between the British government and the Royal Family.
The U.K. runs their country quite differently from the way we do things here in the U.S.
And what roles do the King, the Queen and the Prince even play?
It can get confusing, but we're here to break it all down.
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- How primate 'whisperers' are helping safeguard India's biggest events | August 21, 2026
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- 10:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Today on CNN10: We'll learn about an experimental new cancer vaccine that could help change the way we treat melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer. Then, we'll head to India to see how "monkey whisperers" are helping ward off unwelcome primate visitors as the country hosts a major sporting event. Plus, we'll learn why thousands of students at one of Mexico's most prestigious universities are retaking a test following concerns over AI-assisted cheating. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- How an AI chatbot is helping this blind man 'see' for the first time | August 20, 2026
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- 10:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 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 surroundings for the first time. Plus, we'll learn about a study that shows just how good dogs are at determining their human companions' moods by recognizing facial expressions. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- How the world's most popular board game is surging in the digital era | August 19, 2026
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- 10:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 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 have huge implications for Facebook and Instagram. Plus, we'll learn why chess is enjoying a surge in popularity in the age of e-sports. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- A famous spy plane just uncovered how wildfires create storms | August 18, 2026
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- 10:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 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 get a look at how a famed Cold War spy plane is helping NASA scientists uncover the science behind one of Earth's most unpredictable weather systems. Plus, we'll see how one innovative teen transformed a camper destined for the landfill into a military museum dedicated to honoring those who served. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Hurricane Lala: Floods, power outages overwhelm Hawaii's Big Island | August 17, 2026
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- 10:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 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 update on a series of devastating earthquakes across Indonesia, and the race to search for survivors. Plus, we'll dive into one of the biggest problems the artificial intelligence race is bringing to communities across the country, and see how some residents are pushing back. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- The Sun, Moon and Earth Align: Stunning views of the total Solar Eclipse | August 14, 2026
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- 9:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 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 spectacular moments from this week's rare, total solar eclipse-- with our correspondents stationed in the very best viewing spots, before showing how one engineer turned her third-grade double Dutch dream into a reality. All this and more on this week's CNN10!
Programming Note: CNN10 Returns to our typical Monday-Friday schedule Monday, August 17!
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- A record-breaking cyclist's 10,000-mile mission to visit every NFL stadium
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Meet record-breaking ultra-endurance cyclist Bond Almand, and learn about his epic 10,000 mile quest to visit all 30 NFL stadiums by bike
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- How an insect-eating plant is proving Charles Darwin right 150 years later
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- 10:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 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. Then, we'll learn how a scientific breakthrough involving carnivorous plants is proving famed biologist Charles Darwin correct more than 150 years later. Plus, we'll catch up with record-breaking ultra-endurance cyclist Bond Almand to hear about his epic 10,000 mile quest to visit all 30 NFL stadiums by bike. All this and more on this week's CNN10!
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- July 2026: Your 10 out of 10 Moments
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- June 2026: Your 10 out of 10 Moments
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- May 2026: Your 10 out of 10 Moments
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- March 2026: Your 10 out of 10 Moments
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- February 2026: Your 10 out of 10 Moments
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Go inside the mind behind the award-winning 'Bone' comic series
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- 5:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- CNN10 got the chance to sit down with legendary cartoonist Jeff Smith to learn talk about the inspiration behind his hit comic series "Bone," learn how his lifelong pursuit of creativity began, and see what's next for the esteemed author.
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- A Georgia Swamp, a WWII Battlefield and others just earned World Heritage Status | July 31, 2026
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- 10:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 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 newest additions to UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list, which includes some of the planet's most unique and storied places. Plus, we'll see why one of the world's biggest bands says they are planning to boycott the Grammy Awards. All this and more on this week's CNN10!
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- How does sunscreen protect us from the sun?
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Why an iconic footwear brand is ditching shoes for A.I. | July 24, 2026
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- 10:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 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 footwear company Allbirds' surprising pivot from sneakers to artificial intelligence. Plus, we'll get a look at a hugely popular Chinese soccer league where amateur athletes trade their day jobs for a chance at glory on the pitch. All this and more on this week's CNN10!
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- The team of women protecting South Africa's last black rhinos | July 17, 2026
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- 10:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- On today's Summer Friday episode of CNN10: We'll get the latest on all of the historic World Cup action ahead of this weekend's final between Argentina and Spain. Then, we'll learn what's fueling a surge in foodborne illness cases this summer, and what to do if you find yourself suffering from a serious stomach bug. Plus, we'll ride along with an all-star team of women working to protect one of the world's most vulnerable species from poachers in South Africa's Kruger National Park. All this and more on this week's CNN10!
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- Why do we need eight hours of sleep? | July 10, 2026
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- 10:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 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, we sit down for a candid conversation with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about all things sleep... and how many hours are optimal for your brain. Finally-- we'll show you one teen's thrift find of a lifetime, before highlighting your "10 out of 10" moments on this July 10th. All this and more on this week's CNN10!
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- From Sea to Shining Sea, America Prepares for 250 | July 3, 2026
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- 10:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 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 the iconic Lincoln Memorial, after we preview the epic celebrations planned for America's 250th Birthday. We'll also explain a landmark Supreme Court ruling and bring you the remarkable rescues from last week's earthquakes in Venezuela. All this and more on this week's Summer Friday edition of CNN10!
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- Venezuelans search for survivors after twin deadly earthquakes | June 26, 2026
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- 10:26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 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 artificial intelligence that contributed to the successful separation of conjoined twins in Nigeria. All this and more on this week's Summer Friday edition of CNN10!
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- How this college athlete turned his shortcomings into an advantage
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Coy Wire speaks with Lucas Farrington, a dedicated student athlete who literally wrote the book on how height isn't everything when it comes to competitive sports.
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- Invaluable advice from two inventors & entrepreneurs
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- 5:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Coy Wire sits down with two of his childhood friends, who coincidentally became successful entrepreneurs to ask them about the wisdom they have gleaned from developing a groundbreaking idea into a successful business.
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- A diplomatic breakthrough in the US and Israel's war with Iran? | June 18, 2026
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- 10:16
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 archaeologists over the moon with excitement, before speaking to a dedicated student athlete who literally wrote the book on how height isn't everything when it comes to competitive sports. All this and more on the first summer episode of CNN10!
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- The Science Behind Virtual Reality TV
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Coy takes you behind the scenes at CNN's new Virtual Reality Studio to explore how high-tech innovation becomes sleek, streamlined television
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- Why Water Safety & Mental Health go hand-in-hand for Michael Phelps
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- When people think of Michael Phelps, they think gold medals, world records, and dominance in the pool, unlike anything swimming has ever seen. But behind the smiles and medals was a man silently battling anxiety and severe depression.
The 23-time Olympic gold medalist is speaking out with remarkable honesty, hoping his story helps others feel less alone.
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- Student journalists interview Coy Wire
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- 3:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- CNN10 Exclusive: Great storytelling depends on the next generation of journalists rising up and asking great questions. Coy gets the chance to meet up with some student journalists enrolled in "CNN Academy"-- and they put him in the hot seat for some mock interviews.
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- The World Cup returns to a very different America | June 12, 2026
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- 10:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 ambitious Artemis III mission. Plus, we'll show you a buzzworthy partnership helping launch Toy Story 5... all for a good cause. All this and more on today's CNN10!
Programming note: Today is our last daily episode of the 2025-2026 School Year-- but be sure check us out every Friday until mid-August. We'll be posting a brand new episode each week to keep you informed over summer break.
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- Why conquering hardships led these two inventors to major success | June 11, 2026
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- 10:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 soup dumping restaurant in Taiwan, before meeting the newest lifeguards to join a team in Spain. All this and more on CNN10!
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- Why it's taken more than 144 years to build this iconic church | June 10, 2026
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- 10:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 crying foul on FIFA, before heading to Spain to to learn why the iconic Sagrada Familia cathedral has taken more than 144 years to construct. Plus, we'll take a look at YOUR top 10 moments from this month. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- How a cell phone ban has transformed this Brooklyn middle school | June 9, 2026
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- 10:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 its elementary and middle schools. Plus, we'll hear directly from students at one Brooklyn middle school as they reflect on their school's decision to ban cell phones in the classroom this year. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Why is the Washington Monument two different colors? | June 8, 2026
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- 10:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 Revolutionary War. Plus, the countdown to the World Cup is ON: We'll show you how Mexico City is celebrating. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Will A.I. replace auto mechanics? | June 5, 2026
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- 10:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 aspiring sports journalists put Coy in the hot seat for a candid interview. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- How these students brought football history to the big screen | June 4, 2026
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- 10:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 dedicated high school class brought a history-making football game to the big screen with their very own feature-length documentary. Plus, we'll get an up-close look at the latest spacewalk at the International Space Station. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Behind the Mic: The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. was e-p-i-c.
It proved that intelligence can absolutely be a spectator sport. But beyond the brainpower, these kids are funny, fearless, and cool under pressure. Coy goes behind the scenes to meet the competitors, test their skills, and see what happens when some of the nation’s best spellers step away from the mic.
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- Why being bored is actually good for your brain | June 3, 2026
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- 10:27
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 your brain's development, before giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at last week's Scripps National Spelling Bee. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Why one tick bite is causing a rapidly growing red meat allergy | June 2, 2026
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- 10:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 be humanity's first permanent lunar outpost on the moon's surface, Then we'll see which tennis phenom just rocked her sport with an exciting announcement. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test | June 1, 2026
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- 10:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 Glenn rocket to explode during a routine ground test last week, before heading to Hong Kong to for an up-close at look at their first-ever Comic-Con. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Meet the 2026 National Spelling Bee Champion! | May 29, 2026
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- 9:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 rescue in Laos, before seeing how one American, one Chinese national, and $5,000 restored an entire forest. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Why earning an "A" at Harvard is about to get harder
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- 10:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 schools is poised to get harder, before taking to the sky for a harrowing hot-air balloon rescue you'll have to see to believe! All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Scientists say The Dead Sea is dying. Can it be saved? | May 27, 2026
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- 10:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 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 wreaking havoc on the natural wonder, and meet the people working to save it. Plus, we'll take a look at a one-of-a-kind culinary festival where snails are front and center. All this and more on today's CNN10!
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- Michael Phelps opens up about his mental health | May 26, 2026
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- 10:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- 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 environment. Then, we'll see how NASCAR honored one of their biggest stars following the sudden death of Kyle Busch last week. Plus, we'll sit down with 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps to discuss the importance of mental health and hear why some of his biggest battles have come outside the pool. All this and more on today's CNN10!

