Minneapolis Protests, Venezuela 'Control' Timeframe, Grok AI Sexual Imagery and more
Minneapolis Protests, Venezuela 'Control' Timeframe, Grok AI Sexual Imagery and more  
Podcast: CNN 5 Things
Published On: Thu Jan 08 2026
Description: Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis as protestors and law enforcement clash over the fatal shooting of a woman. President Donald Trump has commented on how long the US intends to take "control" of Venezuela. A shooting outside a church in Salt Lake City has left two people dead. Russia  is threatening to target any Western troops sent to Ukraine. Plus, Elon Musk’s xAI is facing huge backlash over its Grok chatbot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices