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I'm Kevin. Today is Friday, January 17, 2025, and we begin with a California teen's generosity sparking a viral movement in a fire -ravaged L .A.
After the Eden Fire destroyed thousands of homes, 14 -year -old Avery Colvert launched Altadena Girls, an Instagram -based recovery fund to support teens who lost everything.
Her goal? To help teen girls feel more like themselves by providing clothing, beauty and personal care items.
Avery is also making sure to include products tailored to diverse needs, especially for teens of color.
Donations have been pouring in as her efforts have caught the attention of big names like Paris Hilton, Charlie XCX and Duchess Meghan Markle, who dropped by in person yesterday with a few bags worth of items.
Today could be decision day for TikTok.
The Supreme Court indicated yesterday that the justices will issue at least one decision around 10 a .m.
Eastern this morning, but in typical high court fashion, did not say which one.
The justices are weighing national security risks of the app against a free speech challenge, and those who watched the arguments last week say the court seems to be leaning in favor of national security.
If that's the case and the decision is to uphold Congress's sale or shutter law, TikTok could go dark on Sunday.
President -elect Trump is a wild card.
He's indicated that once he takes office on Monday, he may issue an executive order to delay TikTok's demise for 90 days in order to find an American buyer.
Bundle up. It's about to get frosty.
What could be the coldest Arctic blast in a year is set to plunge much of the U .S.
into dangerously low temperatures beginning today and lasting through Tuesday.
The frigid air from Siberia will sweep into the Dakotas first before clamping down on the Midwest, South, and East by Monday.
Some folks are in for temperatures nearly 30 degrees below normal.
NFL fans braving the elements for playoff games in Kansas City and Buffalo can expect single -digit wind chills and serious frostbite risks.
Even President Trump's inauguration in Washington, D .C.
on Monday will feel the freeze.
with highs in the 20s, making it one of the chilliest ceremonies in years.
Mixed results for two high -profile rocket launches.
After an icy plumbing problem Monday, Blue Origin's 320 -foot New Glenn finally launched and lit up Florida's pre -dawn sky early yesterday morning.
The flight reached orbit and was deemed a rousing success, even though the booster missed its mark when trying to land on a barge.
Among those sending congratulations was SpaceX's Elon Musk, who congratulated his rival Jeff Bezos for reaching space on the first attempt.
Mr. Musk wasn't quite as lucky.
At first, the seventh test flight of his even bigger Starship Mega Rocket seemed to go off without a hitch.
SpaceX even successfully caught the returning booster with those giant mechanical chopsticks nicknamed Mechazilla.
But the ship itself never finished its flight.
It was supposed to loop around the world and land in the Indian Ocean, but eight and a half minutes in, seemingly lost some of its engines.
In the past, Mr. Musk has said mistakes are opportunities, quote, Failure is not final.
It's feedback. It shows you where you get to make adjustments.
Think the cost of college is out of reach?
Maybe not. A report from the nonprofit college board shows students at public universities are paying less than they were a decade ago after adjusting for inflation.
The average in -state student now pays $2 ,480 a year after grants and financial aid, a 40 % drop over 10 years.
Costs to attend private schools or an out -of -state public school are a different story entirely.
that expense has continued to climb, reaching as high as $95 ,000 a year for those who don't receive financial aid.
Still to come, something's heating up in Hawaii and it's drawing a massive crowd.
But first, we want to wish a big happy birthday to Anika of Saratoga, California, who likes to swim, crochet and play with her toy poodle, Coconut.
Anika, your mom, dad and little brother want you to know that your intelligence, hard work, can -do attitude, kind heart, and a sense of responsibility inspire them every single day.
They're proud of the independent young girl you've become and can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll achieve.
Happy birthday, Annika.
And now, today's Kid News Quiz.
What's the name of teenager Avery Culvert's recovery fund for fire victims?
Altadena girls. Today could be decision day for what big case before the Supreme Court?
tick tock which upcoming major event in washington dc will feel the arctic chill monday's presidential inauguration what are the names of the two unmanned rockets that launched yesterday New Glenn and Starship And in our Kid News Kicker Lava lovers are lining up at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park To
watch Kilauea blow its top again The eruption, which started in late December Started back up again Wednesday With lava fountains shooting 200 feet in the air Park officials say the lava could climb even higher As gas -rich magma continues to flow While the fiery spectacle is captivating crowds It's
not threatening homes or infrastructure Just delivering a must -see show Thanks to the Nandan family of Saratoga, California For sponsoring today's quiz A big birthday shout out for Annika And hello to her teacher Mrs.
Roper And all her friends at Argonaut And hello to our other kid news classrooms Mrs.
Salmarone and her eagles at Larson Heights School In Moses Lake, Washington Mrs.
Usher and her wolves at Westerly Creek School In Denver, Colorado Ms.
Pickett and her Rocket Rock stars at Smokey Rose School in Carmel, Indiana.
Mr. Betts and his Wildcats at Rosewood School in Jennison, Michigan.
Thanks for listening.
A programming note for Monday.
It's Martin Luther King Jr.
Day and Inauguration Day.
We'll be talking about both in a special Kid News Convos episode with our political analyst, Mark Curtis.
We hope you join us.
Have a great day and we'll see you back here for more Kid News next week.
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