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I'm Tori. Today is Friday, May second twenty twenty five and we begin with another state's drinking water on the verge of losing something many dentists love.
Florida lawmakers just passed a bill banning fluoride from public water systems, making it the second state after Utah to do so.
Supporters of the bill argue the issue is one of personal choice and limiting government overreach, while opponents, including many dentists and public health officials, warn removing fluoride could lead to more cavities, especially in kids.
Interestingly, the bill doesn't mention fluoride by name, but it prohibits water quality additives in water.
It's now waiting for the signature of Governor Ron DeSantis.
If signed, the move could impact millions of Floridians who have relied on fluoridated water for decades to help keep their teeth strong.
One curious kid and a priceless painting just made modern art history.
A young visitor at a gallery in the Netherlands accidentally scratched a 50 million dollar painting by artist, Mark Rothko, during what staff called an unguarded moment, leaving visible marks on the canvas.
The museum piece was on display without protective glass in an exhibition space known as the Depot, and area ABC news calls a backstage pass to the museum's inner workings.
The museum quickly removed the piece and called in experts to assess the damage, estimated to be in the $50 ,000 to $150 ,000 range.
The incident has sparked big questions about how close is too close when it comes to priceless art.
But one expert put it best, saying, We should protect these works absolutely but we also need to let kids be around art, that's how they fall in love with it.
A global coffee crisis might be brewing and it could mess with your mom and dad's moods.
A combination of climate change and new tariffs is set to send coffee prices way up at grocery stores and coffee chains.
Droughts and heat waves in top producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam mean fewer beans and smaller harvests mean bigger price tags.
Meanwhile, added import fees from places like Colombia and Ethiopia, and inflation -related labor costs will drive prices even higher.
Experts say the squeeze on supply could lead to noticeable price hikes later this year.
They've got bunny ears, a toothy grin, and a resale price higher than some gaming consoles.
Labubu is a quirky plush elf like creature from Hong Kong and it's become 2025's must -have collectible.
According to the New York Times, each time a Labubu has been introduced, it is sold out within minutes online.
Some are even released in mystery blind boxes, meaning buyers don't know which doll they're getting.
This keeps interest high and has fueled a global craze, amplified by celebrity fans like Rihanna and Lisa from the K -pop group Black Pink.
Last week, demand for a new doll even crashed the website.
PopMart, the company behind La Boo Boo, has added to the mania with 20 brick -and -mortar stores in the U .S., where fans often line up for hours to get their hands on a new release or an old favorite.
One would -be in -person buyer in Los Angeles told the Times, she didn't expect the chaos and likened the experience to the Hunger Games.
In other KidNews notes, it's almost Derby Day.
Tomorrow, 20 horses will line up at Churchill Downs to run in the 151st Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held sporting event in America.
Also known as the Run for the Roses and the most exciting two minutes in sports, The Kentucky Derby got its start in 1875 and is the first of three races that make up the Triple Crown.
And while it's mostly about the horses, it's also about the hats worn by racegoers.
The more extravagant the better.
We'll be cheering on this year's favorite just because of its name, journalism.
Race time is 6 45 p .m. Eastern.
And you can call it beginner's luck or true talent shining bright on the Great White Way.
The Tony Award nominations are out, recognizing the best of Broadway's plays and musical productions, and some popular Hollywood stars are getting noticed for their debut performances.
First -timers George Clooney, Sarah Snook from TV Succession and Bob Odenkirk all receive acting nominations, while a couple of other notable veteran movie stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, were shut out.
The Tony Awards ceremony will be broadcast live from New York on June 8th, hosted by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo.
Still to come… A Texas highway gets an unexpected shimmer.
But first, today's KidNews Quiz.
What state may soon be the second in the U .S. to stop adding fluoride to its public water supply?
Florida. Where in Europe did a young visitor accidentally damage a valuable painting?
The Netherlands What's the name of the popular plush toy causing a global shopping frenzy?
La Boo Boo The Kentucky Derby is also known as what?
The run for the roses and the most exciting 2 minutes in sports.
In today's Kid News Kicker, it wasn't a treasure hunt until coin started covering the highway.
An 18 -wheeler carrying 8 million dimes—that's worth $800 ,000—overturned near a Texas high school, with coins spilling out onto nearby grass and into ditches and surrounding brush.
According to The New York Times, the big rig had been hauling the freshly minted dimes for the U .S. Mint when it lost control.
Cleanup crews use shovels, heavy duty vacuum trucks, and even their hands to sift through the dirt to scoop up the scattered change, reportedly shutting down the highway for more than 14 hours.
Before we go, shout outs for some of our terrific teachers, Ms. Bachman and her Panthers at Community Middle School in Plainsboro, New Jersey, Mrs. Spurr and her Chargers at Chapman School in Rockwood, Michigan, to California for Mrs. Wardlaw and her Hawks at Orchard Hill School in Irvine.
And Ms. Meghan and Her Cougars at Nicasio School in Nicasio.
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