The division rivals are at it again.
Pam versus Ryan.
Pam dribbles at the top of the key.
And she leads this game to 11.
10 points to Ryan, 7.
Fun fact, the Atlanta Hawks are out of the NBA playoffs and Ryan's team, the New York Knicks, are still in it.
Another fun fact, Pam doesn't care because the WNBA just started back up.
Wait, really?
Yep.
She shoots.
She scores.
Pam with the three-pointer to win.
Oh, sweet sassafras.
Come on!
Ah, GGs.
At least you didn't dunk on me.
There's still time.
Want to run it back?
No, thank you.
Because we should probably go inside and start the show.
I'm Ryan.
Let's go next, Willard.
And I'm Pamela, ready to dunk on Ryan Kirkland.
It's Thursday, May 14th.
This is 10 Things You Need to Know.
10, 9, 8, 7.
We're kicking things off in the wild world of sports.
And in the wide world of sports.
The 30th season of the WNBA is officially underway.
This season is extra special as the league welcomes two new teams the Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo.
Each team will play 44 games, including 22 away games and 22 home games.
One of the most anticipated matchups of the 26th season is a rematch of the WNBA's inaugural game in 1997, with the Los Angeles Sparks hosting the New York Liberty on Sunday, June 21st, which is the anniversary of the original game.
This year's WNBA tip-off featured all 15 teams, most notably the New York Liberty, the 2025 defending champs defeating the Connecticut Sun 106-75, and the Dallas Wings versus the Indiana Fever, a matchup featuring star players like Paige Beckers and Kaitlyn Clark, where the Wings came out on top with a final score of 107-104.
Tomorrow marks an important day for our animal friends, Endangered Species Day.
Each year, on the third Friday in May, the world highlights the importance of wildlife conservation and restoration efforts for endangered species.
It's also a time to celebrate the progress made in protecting wildlife since the Endangered Species Act was created in 1973.
Did you know?
Scientists estimate that up to one third of US species are at increased risk of extinction.
More than 1600 US plants and animals have already been federally listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
But we can all help through small actions such as learning about threatened wildlife, supporting conservation organizations, reducing waste and protecting natural habitats in our own communities.
Also coming up on Saturday, May 16th is Armed Forces Day.
Armed Forces Day is celebrated each year on the third Saturday in May, honoring the men and women currently serving in all branches of the United States military, which includes the Army Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.
President Harry S Truman led the effort to establish this single holiday and on August 31 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day, replacing separate Army Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force days.
The first observance dates back to May 20th 1950 and it was established as an official holiday in 1962 by President John F Kennedy.
A big thank you to all of our military members for your service today and every day.
Speaking of presidents.
Barack Obama announced last week that tickets to his new presidential library, museum and community hub in Chicago Illinois, are now on sale.
The opening day is set for Juneteenth, and the center will feature a replica of the Oval Office, a basketball court, a public library branch, gardens, playgrounds, and a fountain honoring his late mother and Dunham.
It will also include interactive exhibits and personal artifacts from his presidency designed to inspire young people to get involved with their communities.
Obama hopes that the center will become a space focused on leadership, creativity and bringing people together.
McDonald's is stepping into the fashion world with six limited edition beaded drink carriers inspired by its new McCafe drinks.
The chain teamed up with Susan Alexandra, a New York designer known for colorful beaded accessories, to create the collection.
We'll be right back.
Sprite Berry Blast Carrier, Mango Pineapple Refresher Carrier, Dirty Dr Pepper Carrier, Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher Carrier and Orange Dream Carrier.
Okay, well that last story made me thirsty for some good old fashioned H to the O. Break time!
Hey, Teners, we're doing a deep dive on artificial intelligence, and we want to hear from you.
Do you have any thoughts or questions about AI?
If you drop us an email, hello at thetennewscom, or leave us an Apple podcast or Spotify comment, we might have you on the show.
Speaking of, let's get back to it.
And we are back.
Several people aboard a cruise ship traveling near South America and Africa got sick with a rare illness called hantavirus.
Scientists believe the virus may have begun after an elderly couple aboard the cruise came into contact with rodents or rodent poop during a recent land excursion.
The hantavirus is rare and usually passed to humans through contact with contaminated rodent waste or saliva.
But the strain identified in this outbreak is the Andes virus, the only known hantavirus to spread person-to-person with close contact.
So far there have been at least 10 confirmed or suspected cases connected to the ship, including three deaths.
While investigations and containment protocols are underway, health experts are stressing that this is not expected to become a pandemic and the risk to the public is very low.
Iran and the United States remain at odds during ongoing peace talks, with the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson accusing the US of making unreasonable and excessive demands while defending Iran's proposals as fair.
President Donald Trump rejected Iran's response as totally unacceptable, though he did not provide details of the US proposal.
Iran's peace proposal included stopping Washington from blockading Iranian ports and called for releasing assets belonging to the Iranian people that are held abroad, as well as run safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
While negotiations are at a standstill.
This leaves operations in the Strait at a standstill and the global economy scrambling.
All right, it's time to get out of this world!
A new study suggests that there is a tiny ice world beyond Pluto.
According to a lead researcher at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, this mini Pluto may be one of the smallest known objects in the outer solar system, at just about 300 miles across.
The so-called minor planet is considered a Plutino, meaning it orbits the Sun twice.
For every three orbits, Neptune completes.
Scientists think it may have been shaped by an ancient collision or icy activity beneath its surface.
And it even appears to have an atmosphere that is 5 to 10 million times thinner than Earth's.
I actually love the name Plutino.
It would be a great one of these.
We've got some good news for some very good doggos.
Over 1500 beagles have been rescued from a Wisconsin breeding and research facility after months of animal welfare concerns.
Animal rescue organizations like Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy help secure the pups and are working to transport them across the country, provide medical care and find them loving new homes.
President of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Lori Simmons, describes the Beagles as super sweet and that they've already received more than 700 applications for the pups.
Ah, furry friends are the best!
And for the last thing you need to know, let's go to our Tribune Master, Owen.
What's going on here?
Trivia of the 10.
Thanks, Rye.
Robots are on the rise and one popular household name is unleashing a new prototype.
But before we get into that, do you know when the iRobot Roomba was first launched?
Was it A.
1997, B.
2006, C.
2002, or D.
1996?
The answer is C, 2002.
Robotics pioneer Colin Angle led iRobot as it made Roomba the first widely adopted home robot, and now he's transitioning from a cleaning tool to a companion.
Angle recently introduced the Familiar, a four-legged prototype of a plush robot that could one day follow you around the house.
The pet robot can make animal-like sounds and has audio input, ears and an AI system that can understand and learn from its humans.
These furry friends aren't on the market yet, but they hint at a future where robots don't just help us with daily tasks, but also keep us company.
And that was 10 things you need to know.
I think I can.
I think I can.
I think I can.
I think I can.
You think you can do what, Ry?
I think I can dunk this basketball.
Oh, yeah, that's probably not a great idea.
Maybe we should just give some 10 new snaps out?
Nah, I'm going to give it a go.
Why?
You all right?
Yep, I just missed.
Yeah, I just need a little more practice.
And while I do, here's a quick note.
Hey, 10 News listeners.
As the school year starts, wrapping up, a lot of families, especially homeschool families, are thinking about how to finish strong and maybe even keep learning going into the summer.
And that's where IXL comes in.
IXL is an award-winning learning platform with interactive practice in math, language arts, science and social studies from pre-K all the way through 12th grade.
It's designed to fit right into your routine, whether you're wrapping up end-of-year projects or just trying to keep your brain sharp over the summer break.
And it's super flexible.
You can practice a little each day, review tricky topics, or even get ahead for next year.
No pressure.
So, whether you're finishing strong or trying to beat the summer slide, IXL makes it easy to keep learning going.
So make an impact on your child's learning and get iExcel now.
And 10 News listeners can get an exclusive 20 off iExcel membership when they sign up today at iExcelcom.
Slash 10.
Visit iExcel.com slash TEN to get the most effective learning program out there at the best price.
For the grownups.
What do you do when your toddler melts down or your teen shuts down?
I want to introduce you to the Mindful Mama podcast.
I'm Hunter Clark Fields, author of Raising Good Humans and your host for the past 10 years.
I used to be a yelling, overwhelmed mom until I found mindfulness and practical parenting tools that changed everything.
Each week, I bring you honest conversations and expert advice to help you regulate your emotions, manage your kids' behavior with compassion and break the cycle of reactive parenting.
Whether you're raising toddlers or teens, you'll find real strategies for conscious parenting, screen time, ADHD and more.
Listen to the Mindful Mama podcast wherever you get your podcasts, because you can raise kind, confident kids without losing your cool.
It's time for 10 new steps.
A tenor named Fat Food 123 left us a five-star Apple podcast review and said, amazing podcast.
Please post more episodes.
Thank you so much, Fat Food.
We have an extra episode coming out on May 22nd, which is our deep dive all about AI.
And a tenor named Work of Stars left us a five-star review and said, I finished Astro Bot.
Okay, Work of Stars.
I'm impressed because I still haven't finished Astro Bot.
My friend Grayson might have already platinum the game and I'm not even halfway through.
So, GG's.
And two extra notes for the grown-ups.
You can now get ad-free versions of our episodes when you join the Tenors Club on our website.
And if you want to help support The Ten News, you can make a tax-deductible donation at the link in our show notes.
The whole team thanks you for your support.
The Ten News is a co-production of Small But Mighty Media and Next Chapter Podcasts and part of the Airwave Podcast Network.
The 10 News creative team is practicing their three-pointers and includes Tracy, not a crooks.
Adam the great Bambino Bernard Brian, not Ryan, Douglas the Duke of Earl Davis and Carson, not so Harry Potter.
Big thanks to Owen, not slowing down for anybody.
Our production director is Jeremiah Tittle and our executive producers are Donald Albright Albright, Albright and show creator Tracy Takes the Leads Kaplan.
I'm Pamela Kirkland.
And I'm Ryan Willard.
Thanks for listening to The 10 News.
