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CNN 5 Things

9 AM ET: Weekend travel records, hostage bodies found, another Diddy lawsuit & more

CNN 5 Things

CNN

News, Daily News

3.71.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 May 2024

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

We start with a breakdown of what's expected to be record breaking Memorial Day weekend travel. Israeli forces say they've found the bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th. Sean Combs is facing another sexual assault lawsuit, taking the total to seven since November. Singapore Airlines is changing its seatbelt sign policy after deadly turbulence this week. Plus, a study suggests weed is becoming more popular than booze in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

While you're listening to this podcast, I'm causing mischief.

0:05.0

Like creeping past sleepy granddad to sneak a pot of Petty Faloo from the fridge.

0:12.0

Because Petty Fal Lou fuels the mischief.

0:15.0

Boom!

0:16.0

Mom says that Petty for Lou is made with calcium and vitamin D for healthy bones. She knows best, most of the time.

0:27.0

Fueling mischief with petty flu.

0:30.0

Hello from CNN, I'm Joe Beck, with the five things you need to know for Friday, May 24th.

0:39.6

As people head out to celebrate the unofficial start to summer, it's expected to be a record-breaking weekend

0:45.4

for Memorial Day travel.

0:47.3

We ask CNN's Pete Muntein what's been predicted.

0:50.3

Joe, it is a huge weekend for Memorial Day travel.

0:53.8

Triple A anticipates 38 million people will drive 50 miles or more.

0:58.6

That's the biggest number they have seen since 2000. Also a huge weekend for air travel, the TSA anticipates seeing

1:08.0

near record levels of passengers passing through airport checkpoints nationwide.

1:14.8

The bottom line here is he got to get to the airport two hours early and if you're going to drive,

1:20.5

try and leave early in the morning or late at night and try and

1:24.0

try and avoid those normal rush hour times.

1:26.6

Some major metro's could see traffic two or three times the norm.

1:31.0

But the weather could impact some people's plans this weekend.

1:34.3

Severe storms are expected across the central and eastern US, potentially causing

1:39.1

travel delays and power outages. And across the Gulf Coast from southern Texas to Florida the ongoing heat

1:45.9

will make outdoor activities tough. Israeli forces say they've found the bodies of

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