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(Describer) In computer animation, different news scenes in rectangles move fast around a turning globe.

(Describer) In front of a blue background with a triangle and circle, title: Teen Kids News. A boy sits at a desk with monitors behind him.

- Hi, I'm Luke and this is "Teen Kids News." Let's begin with this week's top story.

(Describer) The Teen Kids News logo is on curved screens that form a turning cylinder. Passing around it, title: Top Story.

(upbeat music) Every year, members of the student service organization, SADD, hold their national conference, and every year the attendees are treated to a featured speaker. As Ava reports, this year's speaker made a very big splash.

(Describer) Palm trees form a canopy blocking the sun.

(inspirational music) - Phoenix, Arizona, is hot, real hot. That's why swimming pools here are so popular. And it's hard to think of swimming and not to think of the most famous Olympic swimmer of all time.

(Describer) Rachel:

- Oh my gosh, I was so excited. I was at work and I was in another room and I got a text from one the girls, saying Michael Phelps was coming. And I was like, oh my God, Michael Phelps. - And her excitement was shared by everyone at the National SADD Conference, they couldn't wait to see Michael Phelps. But before we show you that, let me give you a quick overview of the conference and of SADD.

(Describer) Paige:

- SADD stands for Students Against Destructive Decisions, and we focus on a lot of different things. We focus on drunk driving, texting and driving, drinking alcohol underage, drugs, all kinds of different things to help teens make good life decisions and stay on that right path. - I joined SADD because I believe in a cause, preventing destructive decisions, keeping kids from doing stupid stuff,

(Describer) Alex:

that sorta thing. And I believe a lot of kids nowadays, they'll try just about anything.

(Describer) Zack:

- Personally, my aunt's daughter died from a car wreck, from a drunk driver. She got paralyzed and then she got hit again from another drunk driver and got killed, so that's why it inspired me to go ahead and just join the club and learn how to prevent that. That's really why I joined SADD.

(Describer) Rick Birt:

- We have a network of about 10,000 chapters across the U.S. in all 50 states and the territories, reaching about 400,000 members.

(Describer) Students file into a ballroom.

(crowd cheering) - [Ava] And each year, hundreds of those members come together for their big four-day conference. - Welcome to the 2019 SADD National Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

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(Describer) They cheer the man on a stage.

My name is Craig Tornquist and I am thrilled to be back this year as master of ceremonies of the best student conference in all of the United States of America.

(audience cheers) - [Ava] As he's done for the past 20 years, Craig kicks off the meeting by getting everyone up and moving.

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(Describer) They do a dance where they put their hands on their hips, then behind their head, then hold them out and cross them.

- Bring it all around Hip, hip, hip,

bring it all around-- (school bell rings) Give yourself a round of applause.

(crowd applauds)

(Describer) Tornquist:

I think teenagers are so awesome. I mean, I really enjoy working with teenagers and there's a sense of optimism. And when I'm at this conference, I tell people that these are hundreds of students that I would not mind babysitting my daughters. And so I think that teenagers are excellent. - Hey, hey, hey, burrito. - [Crowd] Hey, hey, hey, burrito. - Mm, yeah, burrito, yeah. - [Crowd] Mm, yeah, burrito, yeah. - [Craig] Taco Bell, Taco Bell. - [Crowd] Taco Bell, Taco Bell. - Guacamole, cinnamon twist. - [Crowd] Guacamole, cinnamon twist.

(Craig claps hands) - Good job guys.

(crowd applauds)

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(Describer) They watch videos on two big screens.

- [Ava] The conference is full of fun. - Yeah, give your arm over her head, ooh, wow.

(Describer) Several students bunch up holding arms. They get some from a buffet, and build their own sundaes.

- [Ava] Plenty of food. - I have a cherry on top. - [Ava] And lots of great information. - Studies show that if you vape, you're actually four times more likely to start smoking cigarettes. - [Ava] In addition to workshops, this year, something new was tried. Rather than staying with their local chapters, teens were mixed together in what SADD called family groups.

(Describer) Dan Fitzgerald:

- So we have members from all different states around the nation who are coming together, we're gonna be experiencing conference together. So we're sharing meals together, icebreakers, other team-building activities so that we can learn a little bit more, and ultimately build a network of young people throughout the country that we can then develop programming with, that we can learn from around the country. - I decided to come to National because I really wanted to see SADD as a whole, from different perspectives.

(Describer) Maya:

Because I feel like such it's such a great idea to inform people of the different ways to save lives basically, and just do stuff that's good for your community. - [Ava] One of the sponsors of the SADD conference is the National Road Safety Foundation.

(Describer) Michelle Anderson:

- So, The National Road Safety Foundation works along with SADD National, because they have a very diverse program. They empower teens, they engage parents and they also mobilize their communities, and then thereby bringing a change within our country. And so we know that they're a perfect match for us so that we can all work together for the same cause. - When we continue, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history shares his very personal and very surprising story. "Teen Kids News" will be right back.

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(Describer) Spinning with the triangle and circle, title: Teen Kids News. Ava:

We're at the SADD conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

(Describer) Birt:

- Our theme this year is a brighter tomorrow. Helping students think about how the choices they make today can lead to consequences for tomorrow. And we want our students to be thinking about how they can empower one another, empower their peers, how they can engage their parents, mobilize their communities, so that our teens get to realize the bright future that they so deserve. - In keeping with the theme of a bright future, the teens had the opportunity to hear advice from the most successful Olympic athlete of all time. - Well, SADD Nation, let's put your hands together for Michael Phelps.

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(Describer) In a suit with no tie, Phelps smiles as he walks onto the stage.

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(Describer) He shakes hands with a man, then with the girl who introduced him, and the two of them sit down in chairs.

(Michael grunts) - Thank you guys. - Yes. Michael, it is a pleasure to have you here with us today. And I know I speak for everyone at SADD Nation when I say that we are so excited to have you here.

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(Describer) Incoming President Aria:

- First you would think an athlete, okay, you know, you're just gonna say hello and take a picture with you, but Michael Phelps was very into it.

(Describer) Onstage...

- When you were a student, what were the greatest sources of stress that you felt in your daily life? - The stresses that I had were from myself. I was constantly trying to make myself swim faster or stronger. - [Ava] Michael shared with the audience, his personal struggles with mental health. - I went through a handful of depression spells and I kinda just kept brushing 'em under the rug, and I think to the point where I didn't wanna be alive.

(Describer) TJ:

- It was honestly really cool seeing how professional athletes do struggle through stuff that us teenagers do too, and it's not just us alone. - [Ava] In addition to being interviewed by Lauren, SADD student president, Michael also answered questions from the audience. - Briannan?

(Describer) A girl stands.

- Okay, will we see you in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo?

(audience laughs)

(Describer) She sits down.

- Will you see me in Tokyo, yes. Will you see me in the pool in Tokyo, no.

(audience laughs) At some capacity, I will be over there.

(Describer) Mackenzie:

- He gave us stories and other messages that I had never heard from any other celebrity or any other athlete. So I was really, just astonished at, wow, he's a person just like me. - For those who are struggling here, again, you're not alone, and please, please, please, ask for help. Go see somebody, talk to your parents, talk to your counselors, doesn't matter, talk to somebody. It will change your life and you never know who else you could help just by opening up.

(audience applauding) - Well, Michael, sadly that is all the time that we have today.

(giggles) Thank you again so much for joining us. - Thank you, thank you. - But even more, thank you for being as open as you were, and for advocating for substance abuse prevention and removing the stigma around mental wellness. And I would like to, again, thank our friends at AXA Equitable Foundation for sponsoring this session. And now let's give one more round of applause for Michael Phelps.

(audience applauds) - Thank you. I just wanted to say one thing.

(Describer) They stand.

Honestly, I've said it a few times today, but don't be afraid to go after and try to achieve absolutely anything your heart desires. If you put your mind to it, you work hard, you're dedicated, it's possible. It's mind-blowing, really, what you can accomplish, what anybody can accomplish. So I wanna wish you all good luck, and I hope to see you all doing amazing things in the future.

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(Describer) He shakes hands with Lauren, and smiles as he walks off stage.

- Michael Phelps everybody.

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(Describer) McKenzie:

- Well, he basically told us to never give up on our dreams. And always set goals and do anything we can to achieve them. And he told us, if we needed help, it's okay not to be okay.

(Describer) Rhiannon:

- And I think everybody needs to hear that 'cause everybody, no matter who you are, you're gonna go through some type of struggle. And it's nice to know that an Olympian is gonna ask for help, I can ask for help, it's okay.

(Describer) Different small groups sit in circles talking.

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(Describer) Tornquist speaks to a lot of students standing, and others attend a large workshop. A banner says, "I pledge to never drive distracted." Someone stands on a chair to take a group selfie. The camera flashes. Birt:

- [Woman] Okay, you guys ready? Careful, ready? One, two, three.

(crowd cheers) - We'll be taking home new ideas and programs that they can use in their schools to raise awareness on all of our issue areas, from distracted driving to mental wellness to substance abuse and underage drinking. Those campaigns will be the driving force of how chapters make a difference.

(Describer) Ava:

- If you don't have a local SADD chapter, it's easy to find out how to start one. - To start a SADD chapter, it's simple, go www.sadd.org. All the information will be there to get you and your community started. - One simple click may change your life and maybe even the lives of many others. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Ava.

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(Describer) Titles: Coming up, Small Plates are BIG in Spain. Various kinds of small foods are shown, like sliders and olives. Luke:

- Every country has its special ways to eat. Spain is no different. Nicole tells us about the art of diminutive dish dinning.

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(Describer) Different scenes with round edges overlap each other, including cathedrals, sparks from a grinding wheel, a man playing guitar, a woman riding a scooter with her leg stretching behind her and lots of food. Titles: Teen Kids News: the Reign in Spain. Reign is spelled r-e-i-g-n.

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(Describer) A sign says Mercado de San Miguel. It's for an indoor market with many food stalls.

- [Nicole] In many places in Spain, especially in the southern part of the country, you'll find markets that sell what are called tapas.

(Describer) Carmen Gonzalez Garcia:

So what are tapas? - Tapas is a different way to eat. You can try too many different foods. It's like, have one plate of food but in a minimal way, in a small way. In this way, you can try too many different tapas and you never get full.

(Describer) A few pieces of food sit on the small plates.

(upbeat music) - [Nicole] Well, I don't know about never getting full, but there seems to be an almost endless variety of tapas to buy and try.

(Describer) A vendor hands a plate of food to Nicole, who says "gracias."

(crowd chattering) - [Woman] Gracias. - [Nicole] While these may look like desserts, topped with whipped cream, that fluffy white stuff is actually cheese, mozzarella cheese. There are little sandwiches, little burgers that we'd call sliders, not to mention, olives and sardines and sweets, oh my. They even have a form of tapas ice cream, which I had to try.

(Describer) A worker holds ice cream on pastry, then adds Nicole's choice of toppings.

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(Describer) The worker sandwiches it all with another pastry shell, then opens an appliance and sprays oil in the mold inside. She puts the ice cream sandwich in it and closes it. With the sandwich sealed, she wraps it and gives it to Nicole, who eats.

(Describer) She smiles and gives a thumbs up.

So, why do they call them tapas?

(Describer) Garcia:

- During the summer, it's so hot. And we used to have a lot flies around. So normally the people, when they were having a drink, they used to cover the drink with one tapa. - [Nicole] In Spanish, to cover is "tapar". So to protect your drink from the flies, you'd use a little plate to cover the drink. - That's where the name tapa came from. From the cover that they used to take from drinks to don't get flies. - And that's why tapas today are served on little plates. You can eat tapas in outdoor markets or in restaurants. Tapas have become popular in the United States as well, but not because of the flies. It's a fun way to taste lots of different kinds of food. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Nicole.

(Describer) Luke:

- It's time for another important message, brought to you by The National Road Safety Foundation.

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(Describer) A woman pulls a girl in a wheelchair onto a lift for an accessible van. She hands the woman flowers so she can buckle her seat belt. The van pulls away and passes some kids outside a school. The girl watches them.

(crowd chattering) - I really miss having fun with my friends.

(Describer) Earlier in a car...

Hey Gabby, do you wanna go to the movies? - Definitely, and let's see if your sister can come. - Okay, I'll text her.

(Describer) Driving, she looks at her phone. Title: It only takes a split second.

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(Describer) The van passes a softball field.

(Describer) The girl looks out.

Now I can't even walk, let alone run the bases.

(Describer) She remembers running. Title: 21 percent of teen drivers in fatal crashes were distracted by their phones. Outside the van...

(sad music) Gabby, I am so sorry.

(Describer) She lays the flowers at a grave, and the woman rubs her shoulder.

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(Describer) Titles: A split second can ruin lives forever. A message from NRSF.

- Is the cost of a college degree worth it? Find out when "Teen Kids News" returns.

(Describer) Luke:

It's time for Make the Grade. Here's Christin with this week's advice.

(Describer) At a desk...

- If you ever wondered whether getting a college degree is worth the cost, the answer is, it should be. Over their lifetime, college grads tend to earn as much as one million dollars more than those with just a high school diploma. However, be sure not to pay too much for your college degree. In choosing a school, do your research. Experts warn that you shouldn't take on more debt than you can afford to repay once you start working. I'm Christin, here to help you make the grade.

(Describer) Daniella:

- To snack or not to snack, that is the question.

(audience applaud) Well, actually it's not, but, with apologies to Shakespeare, we really should be asking, what are the right snacks? And when should we eat them? Most of us already know what the right snacks are. For example, fruits, veggies, like carrots, nuts, especially almonds and walnuts, string cheese and peanut butter.

(Describer) Margaret Brown:

- These types of foods provide you with natural sugars, healthier fats and oils, and they give you some fiber. - Be sure to pay attention to portion size. A handful of nuts is healthy. An entire bowl is, well, nutty, I guess. But you really need to be careful of our processed foods, things like candy, chips and other snacks that have bad fats and oils, as well as hidden sugars. When and why you snack is also important. Sometimes we eat just because we're sad, bored, or even angry. - Keep your emotions in check. Ask yourself, do I really need this snack? Am I really hungry? That's what we call eating mindfully. - Also, be mindful of going too long without eating. Too many of us think we'll be healthier if we skip all snacks. - If you're waiting four to six hours without eating a meal, that's probably too long and you're gonna end up overeating. - Snacking is one of life's literal words. If you're a typical active teen, there's nothing wrong with snacks, just do it wisely. As Shakespeare wrote in "Julius Caesar," "Et tu, fruite?" Actually, he never said that, but he could've. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Daniella.

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(Describer) A viewer email says, "I like watching your show. Signed Jose B." Luke:

- We've gotta take a short break and then we'll be back with more "Teen Kids News."

(Describer) Titles: Coming up, Splitting in the Wind.

For some people, setting world record is a lifelong ambition. Here's how one record was broken.

(Describer) Katie:

Can you do a split? Can you do a split while spinning? For that matter, can you do a split while spinning and flying? We're about to meet someone who can. - My names's Danielle Gales. Most people know me as Doni though, and I'm gonna be trying to set the record for the most split spins in a wind tunnel in one minute. - [Katie] Doni is an instructor at iFLY, that's a company famous for its indoor skydiving. - I'm super excited to be attempting this record on Guinness World Records Day. It's super cool to be representing Australia and to beat the record. - [Katie] It may look easy, but keeping your balance while flying and spinning takes tremendous muscle control. And she reached her goal, 55 spins in 60 seconds. - Super excited, super happy with myself. I just completed the record and I got it, so here we are.

(Describer) She holds a certificate.

Yeah, I'd love to go for another record attempt. I'd like to top one that's already existing now, I think. So I'll have a bit of a research and have a look at what's already out there, so, yeah. - We wish her luck with her next Guinness World Record attempt. And Doni, here's a bit of advice: if at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Katie.

(loud swooshing) - [Luke] This report is brought to you by Amazon Prime. - Hi, I'm lifestyle and DIY expert Evette Rios, and it's so great to be joining "Teen Kids News" today. With Halloween right around the corner, do you know what your costume will be yet? I'm so excited to be working with Amazon Prime this year on some really fun ideas for Halloween that I know you're gonna love. So, yes, I want you to think outside of the box and use that box to make one of a kind, DIY box costumes, or boxtumes, as we like to call them. Amazon Prime members, or really anyone, can get crafty and creative by simply upcycling smile boxes. Creating a boxtume is easy because you use items you likely already have or have easy access to, like boxes and simple craft supplies. All you need is a little imagination. For example, you can make an Amazon Echo or a car boxtume with just a few boxes, colored paper, and hot glue. If you're looking for a fun way to DIY this Halloween, boxtumes are perfect to express your creativity and stand out at any Halloween party. It's a great way to get crafty with family and friends, and create costumes, whether they're for teens, adults, couples, groups of friends, or even children. I'm actually gonna be making a dinosaur boxtume for my older son, Yago, which is gonna be a really fun way for us to spend time together and I know he's gonna be so proud to wear a costume that he helped create and is uniquely him. If you want ideas for your very own creations, check out Prime Insider for more boxtume ideas at amazon.com/boxtumes2019. Happy Halloween, everyone.

(Describer) Luke:

- Well, that completes our show for this week. But we'll have another episode of "Teen Kids News" next week. Bye for now.

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