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What's up, sunshine? Welcome to the
show. I'm Ky Wire. This is CNN 10, where
I simply tell you the what, letting you
decide what to think. We have a lot of
fascinating, even scintillating stories
to tell you about. So, let's get right
to it. We begin today in Guatemala where
a monthsl long CNN investigation is
highlighting a concerning trend in the
country's textile industry. Thousands of
workers, mostly women, pack the
country's garment factories or makias to
make their clothes for some of the
biggest brands in the United States. But
many say they face impossible quotas,
grueling conditions, and even threats of
violence. Our Stfano Pataban
investigates the truth behind those made
in Guatemala labels we find on so many
pieces of clothing.
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In recent years, the garment industry
has boomed in Guatemala. Thanks to its
proximity to the US, hundreds of Korean
fast fashion companies expanded here to
supply big American brands. But what
happens inside these factories called
Mackilas across the region rarely sees
the light of day. Advocacy groups say
the vast majority of Mackila workers are
women who are paid less than $30 a day
and are forced to meet impossible
quotas. Rotano worked for a Korean-owned
factory providing to major US retailers
like Target, a company worth billions of
dollars.
The disparity of what these people are
producing and their purchasing power.
It's just striking.
>> In this complex supply chain, Korean
manufacturer subcontract Guatemalan
workers to benefit American consumers
with affordable clothing. When her
factory suddenly closed, the employer
denied Routtia's wages and her pension
benefits. Target as a third party client
was not bound to pay. They decided to
part ways with the factory after
concerns surfaced over working
conditions. Elsewhere, CNN spoke with
dozens of Mackila workers. Seeking
protection, Alexandra decided to join a
union. We met a group outside their
Mackila. The products are destined for
export to the United States. House on
name carart used to be among their
clients but cut ties in 2019. The
workers told CNN the quotas imposed on
them are thousands of pieces a day,
almost two t-shirts every minute.
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These women reported their allegations
to local authorities.
But when the labor inspectors showed up,
all the members of the union were laid
off, opening a dispute that is yet to be
resolved. CNN contacted factory owners
and did not receive a response. Most of
these factories do not even tolerate a
workers union and getting access to them
has been even harder for us as
journalists. Only 76 out of more than
800 mckillas tolerate a union, but they
employ tens of thousands of workers and
are a crucial part of the economy. For
local authorities, enforcing rules
without risking jobs is a fine line. We
had a rare opportunity to put our
findings to the Guatemalan president.
>> We are, for example, committed to the
rights of labor. We have increased the
minimum salary 10% which is more than
>> 6% for Mackila workers.
>> 6% for Mackila workers. Uh but it is
precisely in the in in in the line of
recognizing that there is a need to uh
to support their well-being and we are
going to continue uh to observe the
situation.
>> Bernardo Revol is the first progressive
leader elected in Guatemala in decades.
His government raised hopes to tackle
the rampant corruption that allowed
workplace abuse to proliferate. The jury
is still out.
We go to Italy next where there is an
elite sprinter so prolific that
scientists are studying her body to
learn her secret. And get this, she is
92 years old. That's right, she's no
ordinary granny. This non-aggenarian
Nona is Ferrari level fast. Our Antonia
Mortonson had the chance to catch up
with the record-breaking runner to see
just how she does it.
>> Emma Madena is no ordinary 92year-old.
She's an Italian elite sprinter who has
broken multiple world records.
Personal best
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Born in 1933, Emma made headlines when
she broke the indoor 200 meter world
record in her age group in 2024 with a
time of 5447.
>> She's a real testament that it's never
too late to start again. Emma stopped
training after college where she ran
track. She became a high school teacher,
got married, started a family, and then
at the age of 53, after a 25- year
hiatus, dusted off her running shoes.
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The nanoenarian's uniqueness attracted
the attention of a team of Italian and
American scientists and she's now part
of an ongoing international study trying
to understand how someone her age can
not only run but so fast. So far they
found that Misena's cardiorespiratory
fitness is similar to that of someone in
their 50s and her muscles mitochondria
function is as healthy as a
20-year-olds.
Um,
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pop quiz hot shot. What's the world's
oldest national public museum? The
Smithsonian, the Louvre, the British
Museum, or the Guggenheim.
If you said the British Museum, your
intellect is on exhibit. The museum was
founded in 1753 and opened its doors in
1759, making it older than the United
States.
If you've ever wanted to dine with a
samurai, the British Museum has dished
up the next best thing. Some visitors
had the chance to dine alongside ornate
exhibits in museum's Japan wing. It was
part of a partnership with a popular
noodle chain to help promote oh sama,
the Japanese word for solo dining. And
it's just one way some museums are using
unique after hours events to attract new
visitors. While these nights at the
museum may not feature exhibits coming
to life and chasing you like that movie
we may all know, there's plenty of
quirky offerings on tap. That includes
silent discos or dino sleepovers at the
Natural History Museum and even glamping
with the lions at the London Zoo.
Staffers say it's been a great way to
help bring the museum to new audiences
and foster a sense of community. Sign me
up for one of each. Yes, please.
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Today's story getting a 10 out of 10. My
daughters are going to love this one.
The global phenomenon known as labu. But
make it bread. Feast your eyes on this 7
foot 300-lb sculpture currently on
display in front of a California bakery.
It's part of the annual scarecrow fest
just outside of San Francisco. The
bakery owner says they came up with this
idea thanks to one of her grandkids.
They're calling this giant labu levan
van as a play on the word leavenvening
or the process of making dough or batter
rise. Which brings us to the fascinating
way they made its face. This is
something called dead dough. And dead
dough has no levvening agent. It's
nothing that's going to puff it up. And
it it uh it bakes really hard. So, we
were able to sand it a bit and sculpt it
and get it that actual look.
>> Yeah, definitely not clipping that Laboo
to your backpack or your belt. But, if
you ate it, you'd have to loosen your
belt. Huge. All right, superstars. It is
time for some shoutouts now. And this
first one goes to Coach Clark at Lindale
High School in Lindale, Texas. We got so
many messages from your students saying
that you are an amazing teacher and they
are so grateful for all you do for them.
And this shout out goes to Mr. Pinto at
Furnest Horus High School in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, my home
state. Rise up. Have an awesome day,
everyone. Let's do it again tomorrow,
shall we? I'm Ky Wire and we are CNN 10.
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