CNN 5 Things
CNN 5 Things
CNN Podcasts
5 Good Things: The World Cup Adventure Months in the Making
17 minutes Posted Jun 13, 2026 at 8:30 am.
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Three longtime friends crossed two continents by bike to cheer on their favorite team at the World Cup. Would you go to a Mango Tango? Hundreds of people did in San Fransisco. This futuristic bionic arm is making daily life a little easier and a lot more fun for one New Yorker. Meet the 12-year-old with an uncanny ability to imitate birds. Plus, how a Boston reporter is making people fall in love with local journalism.
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 
Producer: Eryn Mathewson  
Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 
Editorial Support:  Paola Ortiz and Hazel Tang
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