I'm putting together a snack list for the Super Mario Brothers movie. What do you want? So far, I've got gummy bears, Twix, extra large popcorn with m&m’s, Swedish Fish, Whoppers, and Nachos.

Pamela Kirkland 00:15

Oh, wow. I think that might be more than we need.

Ryan Willard 00:20

Well, that's just for me.

Pamela Kirkland 00:22

Oh, right. Well, toss a large popcorn on the list for me. But before we go to the movies, we have a little work to do first.

Ryan Willard 00:29

Game on.

Pamela Kirkland 00:30

I'm Pamela Kirkland.

Ryan Willard 00:31

And I'm Ryan Willard. It's Tuesday, April 11th.

Pamela Kirkland 00:34

This is The Ten News.

Ryan Willard 00:36

Here are Ten Things You Need to Know. We're starting off with a shout-out to some cool kids aka the Future Leaders of America who are standing up for what they believe in. In the wake of the most recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, students across the US are joining together to demand action against gun violence. The organization Students Demand Action is leading school walkouts across the nation, calling on leaders to make changes to gun laws to protect them and their communities. If you have questions about gun violence, we did a special report for you and your grownups. Part one is for the grownups and part two is for you. Check out the link below in our show notes.

Pamela Kirkland 01:18

While students were walking out, grownups in Tennessee were walking into the state house to protest against gun violence. Tennessee has some of the most relaxed gun laws in America, where guns can be carried without permits. Three Democratic Tennessee State Representatives Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson led the protest and disrupted proceedings. Afterward, the Republican-controlled state House of Representatives voted to basically fire Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from their jobs as lawmakers because they were protesting gun laws.

Sound Bit 01:53

I don't personally want attention. What I want is attention to the issue of gun violence. But instead, we're here with a resolution you put up talking about expelling me for advocating for ending gun violence in the state of Tennessee.

Pamela Kirkland 02:08

This has only happened two other times in Tennessee state history and President Biden called the move undemocratic.

Ryan Willard 02:17

Monday, April 10th was National Sibling Day, it's a day to celebrate the special bond between brothers and sisters. Even if your siblings do things that annoy you like hiding your video game controller eating all the peanut butter cups or reading your journal. They also look up to you and watch out for you. Remember to tell your siblings how much you love and appreciate them. And if you don't have a sibling you can still celebrate with friends who are like siblings to you!

Pamela Kirkland 02:42

Ryan, what did you do this weekend?

Ryan Willard 02:45

I ate 74 Cadbury mini eggs.

Pamela Kirkland 02:48

That sounds about right because this past weekend was a holiday weekend for many. The Ten News is wishing a Happy Passover and Happy Easter to all the Ten'ers who are celebrating. Passover marks the Jewish people escaping from Egypt and into freedom and Jewish families share a special meal during the Passover Seder. Easter is a Christian celebration of Jesus's resurrection famous for egg decorating and Easter egg hunts. Happy Passover and Easter.

Ryan Willard 03:16

We have some good news for trans student-athletes. The US government is making new rules to put an end to bans on transgender students playing sports. President Biden proposed a law that says students can play on teams that match their gender identity. This means transgender students can now play sports without discrimination. Way to go. But some LGBTQ+ organizations are criticizing the bill because it gives schools the option to make their own restrictions in certain circumstances. NASA has announced four astronauts who will be part of the Artemis II mission, although they won't be going to the moon's surface. This mission will take them on a trip around the moon and they'll make the closest visit to the moon since 1972. The crew is Reid Wiseman, a naval aviator and test pilot who spent 128 days in space aboard the International Space Station or ISS. Victor Glover is a pilot with 3000 hours of flight time and 40 different aircraft who has also been to the ISS. Then there's engineer Christina Hammock, who has spent a record 328 days in space and has done six spacewalks. And last but not least is rookie Jeremy Hansen, who has lived on the ocean floor in an experiment simulating space exploration. Before astronauts, three Americans and one Canadian will work together to make sure the mission is a success. They're paving the way for the 2025 mission to the moon surface.

Pamela Kirkland 04:54

Being an astronaut sounds so so cool.

Ryan Willard 04:57

I don't know, Pamela, I'm a little scared of space because it's so big and because it's probably got, aliens. Oh, big news from the Star Wars Celebration in Europe, Lucasfilm announced three new live-action Star Wars films. One of the movies will go back to the Dawn of the Jedi and another will close out the interconnected stories from The Mandalorian: The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka in the last movie will take place after the Rise of Skywalker and will feature Daisy Ridley, as Rey, as she rebuilds a new Jedi order.

Pamela Kirkland 05:35

Well back on Earth, big dairy wants to change the fact that Gen Z doesn't drink milk. Surveys of Gen Z suggest the younger generations don't like the environmental impacts of dairy milk, they prefer the many dairy alternatives made from plants. So, the dairy industry is trying a herd of new advertisements to show how milk is good for us and the environment. They're partnering with influencers and Twitch streamers and rebranding milk as a sports drink. What do you think? Are you a fan of milk we want to know? Call 8-7-7-T-E-N-N-E-W-S and leave us a voicemail. Do you drink milk? And here's something else you can put in your fridge. In Japan vending machines are very common. There's 1 vending machine for every 23 people. But for the first time ever, there are now vending machines that sell bear meat. The meat comes from wild bears caught by hunters. Some Japanese people are happy because bear meat is a delicacy that's now more accessible, but others are upset because Asian black bears are considered a vulnerable species. There are only 15,000 left in all of Japan.

Ryan Willard 06:51

And the Super Mario Brothers movie had a huge opening weekend some fans are calling it the most fun they've ever had in the movie theater. Critics are not impressed with a score of 54 from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. But for Mario video game fans, there are plenty of easter eggs. For Ten'ers who don't know who Mario is, he and his brother Luigi are plumbers who find themselves transported to another universe where they battle Goombas and a dinosaur named Bowser all the while making friends with Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong. Oh, and you have to remember to jump over the turtle shells.

Pamela Kirkland 07:23

Will Mario say, it uh me, Mario?

Ryan Willard 07:27

I guess we'll find out.

Pamela Kirkland 07:29

That was Ten Things You Need to Know.

Ryan Willard 07:31

Check out tomorrow's episode when we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month.

Pamela Kirkland 07:35

I'm Pamela Kirkland.

Ryan Willard 07:36

And I'm Ryan Willard. Thanks for listening to The Ten News.

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