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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 girl sits at a desk with monitors behind her.

- You're watching "Teen Kids News." I'm Veronique. Here's 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) Life's been pretty challenging for our generation. As if dealing with the pressures of school isn't enough, the COVID virus added even more stress, and stress isn't good. It can cause depression, prevent you from getting a good night sleep, even lead to heart disease. But as Ayla tells us, "Focusing on the right things can plant a seed for growing happier." - There's an old country song that says...

♪ Keep on the sunny side of life ♪

It turns out that's good medical advice. - You can acknowledge that there are good things going on in your life even in times of stress. - Dr. Houston says the trick is to find those things that you're grateful for. - I'm grateful for people who work at nursing homes and who work at hospitals to help keep other people safe.

(Describer) Houston:

- So you can think of people, activities, things in nature, jobs, anything that you have that you're thankful for. And what we know is that it improves both your physical and mental health. - Meaning, being grateful can help fight things like depression and sleep disorders. - [Dr. Houston] It improves your feelings of happiness and well-being. - [Ayla] That's why Nationwide Children's Hospital has started a program called "Growing Our Gratitude." - I like to watch things grow and to plant things and get outside. - Gardening really does help with relieving stress 'cause you get to go outside and feel the sun and to do things with plants. - [Ayla] Doing activities like gardening is just one of the many ways we can grow our gratitude. What's important is to make a habit of finding something we're thankful for. - And what we challenge families to do is seven days of gratitude, meaning every day for seven days you're going to have a conversation with the whole family talking about, what are you grateful for today in this moment? And that's been shown to help start a process in your brain of having you pick up more on the things that you're thankful for on a day to day basis. - And that can help train your brain to fight negative thoughts; that will reduce stress and make for a happier and healthier you. And that's something to be grateful for. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Ayla.

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(Describer) Lylah:

- There's a beach in the Philippines that's been so covered with plastic waste it was nicknamed the "Toilet Bowl." And while environmental groups were willing to pay local residents to clean up the beach, that wasn't going to be easy. First of all, in poor communities, most residents don't have bank accounts. Secondly, giving out all that cash was a costly and cumbersome process. So an experiment was tried. The residents were paid with cryptocurrency-- money sent to them digitally--and it worked. In just two days, more than three tons of plastic waste was removed from Manila Bay. It's believed that cryptocurrency may be a powerful new weapon in the fight against plastic pollution. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Lylah. - Not all sunglasses are created equal, and some may actually be doing more harm than good. I'll explain when "Teen Kids News" returns.

(Describer) Spinning with the circle and triangle, title: Teen Kids News. A photo shows someone's eye close up. It's turned and an anatomical illustration of an eye is pointed at it. Title: Now Eye Know. Spelled e-y-e.

(upbeat music) Quick. What do all these photos have in common? I'll give you some hints. When movie stars wear them, they become all the rage. You'll see them on musical performers, whether on or off stage. Astronauts take them into space. On our military, they never look out of place. They help athletes keep their eyes on the ball. Even presidents wear them, you might recall. Yep, we're talking about sunglasses. They've been around far longer than you might think. Prehistoric people in the Arctic Circle made an early form of protection from the sun by cutting slits into animal bone. Over the years, sunglasses have certainly changed and improved. We wear them today not only to see better but to look good and, of course, to protect our eyes from the bright sunlight or snow glare. But here's something that might surprise you-- wearing the wrong type of sunglasses can actually harm your eyes. - It's really important to get sunglasses with the proper UV protection. All right, so let's check your vision now, okay? - Okay. - [Benjamin] Dr. Rani Banik is a doctor specially trained to treat eye problems. She's an ophthalmologist. - [Dr. Banik] So UV stands for ultraviolet. They're very short high-energy rays, and they can really do damage to our eyes. So we absolutely need to protect our eyes from UV rays, both UVA and UVB rays. - [Benjamin] UV rays are why we need to wear suntan lotion. The lotion protects our skin from the sun's harmful rays. And that's why you should wear shades that have UV protection built in. Sunglasses that don't have 100% UV protection may put you at a greater risk for eye problems than not wearing any sunglasses at all. - So if you wear sunglasses that are dark but don't have UV protection, that will cause your pupil to get very wide, and it'll actually let in more harmful rays. You're actually potentially doing more harm to your eyes than good. - [Benjamin] But don't confuse glasses that say they're polarized with glasses that protect from UV. - [Dr. Banik] So it's really important to make that distinction. So UV is not the same as polarized. Polarized lenses basically cut the glare. If you're in bright sunlight--for example, if you're on the water and there's a lot of sun coming off the water, or if you're skiing-- it will definitely cut down the glare, but it's not UV protecting. - [Benjamin] And of course you can find sunglasses that have both polarized and UV treated lenses. And don't think you can wait to take steps to protect your eyes. - Most people get their UV exposure when they're younger, usually when they're kids and teenagers. So that's really a critical time to protect your eyes. So start early, wear those 100% UV-blocking sunglasses. - We're not sure just how early superstar Elton John began wearing sunglasses, but we do know he really loves his shades. In fact, the man who sings, "Don't let the sun go down on me" reportedly owns more than 250,000 pairs. If Elton wore a different pair a day, he wouldn't have to worry about the sun going down or up for 684 years, as long as all those sunglasses have good UV protection, of course. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Benjamin.

(Describer) Veronique:

- If you're a new driver, there's a lot to keep in mind. That's why we're bringing you this driving tip from the National Road Safety Foundation.

(Describer) Lyrics appear as a young man raps.

♪ See, merging lanes is not a game ♪

♪ The strain it puts on your brain ♪

♪ Is a little bit insane ♪

♪ Do it wrong ♪

♪ You could add to the death toll ♪

♪ But it's cool ♪

♪ You got it under control ♪

♪ So, yes, to correctly merge ♪

♪ Listen up to what I urge ♪

♪ First take your time ♪

♪ You got three to four seconds ♪

♪ So you'll be fine ♪

♪ Ready to merge ♪

♪ Here's the down low ♪

♪ Signal mirror over the shoulder go ♪

♪ If you do this then you'll know ♪

♪ How to enter the traffic flow ♪

♪ All you gotta do is follow that rule ♪

♪ It'll help you drive safe ♪

♪ To home or school ♪

♪ For real I know it can be a bother ♪

♪ But better alive than the other ♪

♪ Be sure to follow what you now know ♪

♪ Signal mirror shoulder go ♪

♪ I ain't trying to make this rap too long ♪

♪ So when you drivin' remember this song ♪

♪ Cause knowing how to move in ♪

♪ From the verge ♪

♪ Will help you to master the traffic merge ♪♪

(Describer) Title: Master the Merge.

- If you want to see the latest NRSF videos and get more info on driving safely, be sure to like, follow, and subscribe to the National Road Safety Foundation.

(Describer) A button says, "I Vote". November 3rd is circled on a calendar. A clock says, "Time to Vote". Titles: Your Vote Matters. Vote 2020. Benjamin:

(upbeat music) - When you turn 18, there are a number of things you can do without having to get permission from your parents. You can buy a home, enlist in the military, and even get married... and you can vote. So if you're going to be 18 this coming election day, you owe it to your country and to yourself to vote. Mark November 3 on your calendar and participate in one of the most exciting and important privileges of becoming a young adult. - Hi. I'm Ava Della Pietra, this week's Rising Star. Next on "Teen Kids News."

♪ Woah, I like being an optimist, woah ♪

(Describer) A music video shows lyrics over smiling photos of her.

♪ I'm an optimist ♪

♪ I'm an optimist, yeah ♪

(Describer) Veronique:

- A lot of teens would love to achieve fame by singing or acting, but to achieve that goal, it takes a lot of talent and hard work. This week's rising star has both.

(Describer) In a pattern of different color squares and rectangles, young people sing in various settings. title: Teen Kids News Rising Stars.

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(Describer) Emily:

- If you wanted to form a band, you'd probably need someone to play rhythm guitar, someone else to play bass, maybe someone on piano, and possibly even violin. Now imagine if all of those instruments were performed by just one person, and that one person is our Rising Star this week. She's 15-year-old Ava Della Pietra.

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(Describer) She plays electric bass guitar.

Besides being multitalented when it comes to musical instruments, she's also an actor, songwriter, and singer.

♪ Oooh let me help you find a home ♪

(Describer) She sings and plays acoustic guitar in a club.

♪ Cooooome you can lean on me ♪

♪ And if you afraid let me hold your hand ♪

♪ I can lead the way and help you find a home ♪♪

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- Hi, Ava. - Hi. How are you? - I'm good, thanks for joining us. You've already written more than 40 songs. What's your secret? - Well, I write a lot outside in nature. That usually inspires me to come up with a good product. And I also sometimes just sit at the piano and play a random chord progression, write some lyrics, and put a melody to it. Or sometimes it's just kind of spontaneous, what I'm feeling at that moment. - What do you like to write about? - Well, I really love to write songs that inspire other people. And especially at times like this, there's a lot of negativity in the world. So I strive to write songs that bring out the positives so people can overlook the negatives and be more optimistic about life.

♪ Woah, I like being an optimist, yeah ♪

(Describer) She performs in a park.

♪ Woah, I'm an optimist, yeah ♪

♪ Woah, I like being an optimist, yeah yeah ♪

- Speaking of inspiration, what singers most inspire you? - I love Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Camilla Cabello, all like the big names, yeah. - Have you ever met any of them? - I haven't, but I have been to an Ariana Grande concert and an Ed Sheeran concert. So that was pretty cool. - In addition to singing, you're also an actor, but that began with a bit of a rocky start, didn't it? Tell us what that agent said to you. - Well, when I was first deciding that I wanted to become a performer, my mom was talking to various people, and one of them was an agent who said that I had as much of a chance of going on Broadway as my brother had becoming an NFL football star. But despite that, I ended up booking my first show when I was seven, which was super exhilarating and really fun. It was Les Miz and I was little Cosette. - That's pretty cool. Speaking of brothers, yours actually saved your life. Tell us about that. - Yeah, so when I was five, I fell into a duck pond-- as gross as it sounds-- but I fell into a duck pond, and my brother heard the splash and he reached out his hand, and he pulled me out. And at the time, I didn't really know how to swim that well, so I was kind of drowning. And he saved my life. And that inspired me to write one of my songs, called "Hear my cry," which is dedicated to him. And that's kind of the concept behind it.

(Describer) She sings in a theatre.

♪ When you hold me ♪

♪ Hold me close, keep me from drowning ♪

♪ You know me the most ♪

♪ Hold out my hand ♪

♪ just to be alive ♪

♪ If I call for help ♪

♪ you will hear my cry ♪♪

- That's sweet. You also like to help people, particularly young people. How do you do that? - Well, I've performed on many children's organizations. And I've performed at an organization called NF Hope, which is raising money for neurofibromatosis. - Let me stop you there for a second. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic condition that can cause tumors in the brain or spinal cord. Sorry for the interruption, keep going. - And little things, like being in videos to teach second graders how to play violin, and I just really enjoy helping other people. - That's great. Thanks for speaking with us. - Of course, thank you so much for having me. - Despite her incredible musical talent, Ava says she may not make performing her career. She's also interested in medicine and might decide to become a doctor. Whatever path Ava takes, we're sure she'll be a great success. As we head to commercial. Here's one of Ava songs. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Emily.

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♪ It'll be all right ♪

♪ It'll be okay ♪

♪ Even when the world has lost control ♪

♪ I keep a smile upon my face ♪

♪ It'll be all right ♪

♪ It'll be okay ♪

♪ When I'm feeling down I look around ♪

♪ And I know tomorrow is a brand new day ♪

♪ Woah, I like being an optimist, yeah ♪

♪ Woah, I'm an optimist I'm an optimist, yeah ♪

♪ Woah, I like being an optimist ♪

♪ Yeah, I'm an optimist ♪♪

- When we return, I'll tell you why you shouldn't throw out stale bread. "Teen Kids News" will be right back.

(Describer) Veronique:

Want to impress your family and friends with a clever kitchen technique? Katie's got a great one for you.

(Describer) A white circle appears with an orange line around the edge. Different foods like avocado, tomato, carrot, apple and orange appear on it. Title: Katie's Kitchen Tips. In a kitchen...

(upbeat music) - You don't have to throw away bread that's gone a bit stale.

(Describer) She tears a paper towel from a roll.

Get a paper towel, moisten it a bit...

(Describer) She gets it wet under a faucet and squeezes out excess.

then wrap it around the bread.

(Describer) She wraps it on a plate, then puts it in the microwave.

Fifteen seconds in a microwave is the bread's equivalent to a day at the spa. Now that's a nice slice. If you have a kitchen tip to share, contact us. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Katie. - [Narrator] This report is brought to you by News Media Group. - Hi, this is lifestyle expert Evette Rios, and it's so great to be joining "Teen Kids News" today. I think we're all feeling a little out of whack this year, but the holidays will be here before we know it. I know my family is readier than ever to relax and just enjoy the season. So my advice is to shop early so you can stress less and holiday more. I've teamed up with Amazon, who's kicked off their holiday deals earlier than ever this year. There's no need to wait until black Friday to score incredible savings. Amazon is already dropping epic deals daily. Just head to amazon.com/holidaydash to score this year's hottest gifts and save big with new deals every day, like 48% off of this Le Creuset Dutch oven and up to 40% off Philips Sonicare electric toothbrushes. And for help finding the perfect gift, check out Amazon's biggest ever selection of gift guides at amazon.com/gifts, where you'll find something for everyone on your list, no matter your budget. The Holiday Toy List makes it especially easy to find the perfect gift for kids, with over 200 toys exclusive to Amazon. Favorite brands like Barbie, Lego, and the all-new Fire HD 8 kids' edition tablet, which is packed full of kid-friendly features. And for more grownup gadgets, Amazon's electronic gift guide has more than 1,000 gift ideas sure to keep you entertained and connected with your loved ones, like this wireless gaming headset or the all-new Echo Show 8. And last but not least, for any fashionistas in your life, or maybe something for yourself, be sure to check out the Fashion Gift Guide. I'm actually wearing a few of my favorite picks today. There are so many ways to secure great deals and perfect gifts on Amazon this year. And best of all, everything is delivered quickly and safely to you. So you can stress less and take more time to enjoy one another. Head to Amazon to get started and happy holidays.

(Describer) A viewer email says, "I'm sitting here getting my tires done at a dealership and saw Teen Kids News on TV and wanted to say to the production company, kudos! Excellent decision not going with polished, wannabe, talking-head dolts and more down-to-earth kids... Good job! All my best, Philip H." Titles: Coming up, Love and Monsters.

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- [Narrator] This report is brought to you by Paramount Pictures. They say that love conquers all. The movie "Love and Monsters" really puts that to the test. Life was pretty normal for Joel and his girlfriend, Aimee, that is until monsters took over the earth. - Oh my God!

(Describer) Joel drives home.

- Where have you been, Joel? - Aimee, I love you. - [Narrator] With monsters rampaging across the world, humans are forced to live underground, but Joel can't forget about Aimee. - I've been scanning for Aimee the entire time

(Describer) He operates an old radio.

and now I've finally found her. - [Aimee] Joel, Joel. - Hey. Aimee, is that you? - [Aimee] Oh my God! - Hey. - [Narrator] Joel decides to brave the dangers on the surface to reach Amy. - It's an impossible journey. Everything will try to kill you.

(Describer) The lead actor talks to crew.

- Like, that way? - Be like "ugh" before you lift your head.

(Describer) Dylan O'Brien:

- [actor] As soon as I read the script, I just felt like it had been the role that I was always meant to play. 'Cause I love how incapable he is. So I was like, I'll do it.

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(Describer) He turns to bubbles in a pond. A big green creature rises up. He runs and something long hits him. A man cuts a long tongue.

Oh! Look out. Is that samurai sword? - Yeah. - Yeah, It is. What's your name? - Joel, Joel Dawson. - I'm Clyde Disemino.

(Describer) O'Brien:

- Clyde and Minnow are sort of like these surface warriors that Joe encounters. They end up saving his life multiple times.

(Describer) Minnow:

- You're lucky we weren't monsters. You were yelling like a girl, "This is bad, this is so bad." - Okay, I don't sound like that. My voice is not that high-pitched. - He heard it. - Yes, it is. - It's higher than mine and I'm eight. Minnow lost her whole family at a very young age, and she started following Clyde,

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and has been a team ever since. You can be little but you can also do crazy things like working with monsters.

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(Describer) Joel falls over in a field.

- [Narrator] Although an unlikely hero, Joel finds the courage to face the monsters, no matter how ugly or hungry they are.

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(Describer) A huge worm reaches out of the dirt but explodes as Joel dives into a river. He surfaces later.

- Oh, that was awesome. I feel like Tom Cruise. - [Narrator] Joel's search for Aimee becomes an even bigger mission.

(Describer) A man aims a gun.

- We have lost this war.

(Describer) People walk through long grass.

- [Joel] We can still take our world back. - [Narrator] Do they take their world back? Does Joel find Aimee? This action-packed movie will have you on the edge of your seat. "Love and Monsters" is available to watch now on premium video on demand or to buy on digital. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Ava.

(Describer) Veronique:

- That's our show for this week, but be sure to tune in again next week for more "Teen Kids News." Bye for now.

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(Describer) Titles: Producer: Marilou Yacoub Director/Writer: Alan J. Weiss Camera and Editing: Rick Lavon, David Lauterbach Original Theme Music: Michael Karp Created by Executive Producers: Albert T. Primo, Alan J. Weiss

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- Here's a shout-out to PR Newswire for including "Teen Kids News" on their big screen in Times Square, New York City.

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