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Good morning and welcome to Kid News.
I'm Kim.
Today is Friday, November 14th, 2025.
And we begin with a first for the music industry.
The new number one country song in America is the creation of an artist that doesn't really exist.
Walk My Walk by Breaking Rust sits at the top of Billboard's country digital song sales chart, with millions of streams.
Who is Breaking Rust?
The better question is, what is Breaking Rust?
There's no human voice.
It's entirely the work of artificial intelligence with a cowboy as its imagery on Instagram.
According to Billboard, it's one of at least six AI songs to chart in the past few months, and most people apparently can't tell the difference.
A new Ipsos poll found 97 of listeners cannot distinguish between a computer-generated song and a human one.
What's this mean for artists?
Jason Palamara, an assistant professor of music technology at Indiana University, told Newsweek, The one thing AI cannot yet replicate is the genuine continual, long-term connections with fans that bring them into the process rather than just showing the song after the cake has been baked.
That level of deep connection is going to be very hard for AI to replicate.
The wheels of government are turning again, but they're rusty.
Air traffic controllers are making their way back to airport towers and should receive 70 of what they're owed by Sunday.
It could take a week, however, for flights to return to normal.
Hundreds of thousands of other workers remain in limbo, with many wondering if they still have jobs.
On the positive side, some national museums will be welcoming visitors back today, including the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum and the Stephen F Udvar Hazy Center, home to the space shuttle Discovery.
Those wanting to pay a visit to the animals at the Smithsonian Zoo however, will have to wait until Monday.
Waymo is putting its pedals to the metal.
The company's no-one's-in-the-driver-seat autonomous vehicles are now feeling the need for speed as they hit the highways around San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix.
In what has been a decades-long process with safety top of mind.
Engineers have designed special software to master tricky on-ramp merging accelerations to 65 miles per hour and high-speed lane changes.
The fleet is also providing curbside service at select airports.
The race to dominate the driverless space is heating up, as Tesla is planning to offer its own autonomous car service soon.
There's some trouble brewing at Starbucks.
Yesterday, more than 1000 baristas in 41 US cities launched a Red Cup rebellion, a walkout they hope will get them better wages and benefits.
They strategically started their strike on the company's popular Red Cup Day, one of its busiest, when the coffee giant gives out free, reusable red cups to those who order a holiday drink.
It's the second strike in 12 months.
The last one was in May and lasted five days.
A few hours after this one began.
The company said that the walkout was having a minimal impact on business, since Starbucks has over 17000 locations across the country.
With the holidays fast approaching, one big box store is working hard to lure customers back into its aisles.
Target is rolling out a new policy they're calling the 10-4 rule.
It requires employees to smile, make eye contact and wave when they come within 10 feet of a shopper.
If they pass by even closer, within four feet, they'll be expected to offer an even friendlier greeting, along with personalized help if needed.
It's part of the chain's larger plan to make in-person shopping a more rewarding experience.
Still to come, Draco Malfoy returns, this time to the stage.
But first we want to say good morning to Blaze and Bella Brownstein of Los Angeles California, who are listening to Kid News on their way to school.
Sunday is Blaze's 10th birthday and we're told whether it's flag football or chess, you never cease to impress.
Mom Dad, Bella Ivy and your old dog Ziggy also say you're the silliest son and the best brother to one of your sisters.
Happy birthday, Blaze.
Now, today's Kid News Quiz.
What's the name of the AI-generated song that's number one on Billboard's country digital sales chart.
Walk my walk.
What's the top speed Waymo's robo taxis are supposed to go on freeways?
About 65 miles per hour.
Air traffic controllers are expected to receive how much of their back pay by Sunday?
70%.
What are striking Starbucks workers calling their walkout?
The Red Cup Rebellion.
In today's Kid News Kicker, a familiar wizard is casting spells on Broadway.
Tom Felton, the actor who portrayed the evil Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, just made his debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
And it's fair to say fans are going nuts.
When Draco first appeared on stage to say his opening line Potter, the audience's reaction was so loud that the actor had to pause a full 30 seconds before continuing with his lines.
Felton's casting has led to a spike in ticket sales, and producers have extended his limited run for an additional seven weeks, into May of next year.
He is the first actor from the movie series to join the Broadway play.
Thanks again to the Brownstein family for sponsoring today's quiz.
Happy early birthday to Blaze.
And a shout out to his friends at the Willows Community School in Culver City.
And we can't forget Blaze's friend Jacqueline, who's turning 10 today.
Happy birthday, Jacqueline.
And shout outs for our Kid News classrooms.
Mrs. Candelaria's Sigma Sidewinders at 29 Palms in 29 Palms, California.
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Wood's Mighty Mustangs at New Bloomfield in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Kiebert's Hawks at Holy Nativity in Honolulu, Hawaii.
And Ms.
Megan's Bulls at American School of Brasilia in Brasilia, Brazil.
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