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Hope you are finding fun ways to spend
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Today we have one famous sneaker company
lacing up for an AI makeover. And we're
going to show you a soccer league proven
you don't need superstar salaries to
create superstar passion. But first,
another nation hits the pause button on
social media. We begin in France. Making
headlines this week, not just for the
tour to France, but for becoming the
first country in the European Union to
ban social media for those under the age
of 15. French lawmakers overwhelmingly
voted Tuesday in favor of the bill which
was championed by President Emanuel
Mcronone. He will now sign it into law.
Mcronone pushed lawmakers to move
quickly so the new rules could be in
place before students head back to
school this September. The new law will
be enforced by France's audiovisisual
and digital communications regulator
ARCOM. The agency says French teenagers
spend an average of nearly 90 minutes
every day on Tik Tok alone. The ban is
expected to apply to major social media
platforms, although exactly how
companies will verify users ages is
still being worked out. Some parents say
it's a step in the right direction.
Others wonder whether it goes far
enough. France isn't alone. Of course,
Australia made history last year by
banning social media for children under
16. The United Kingdom plans similar
restrictions next year, while Spain,
Greece, and Denmark are exploring
minimum age requirements of their own.
Next up, imagine your favorite shoe
company saying, "We're done making
shoes." Well, if this sounds like it's a
setup to a joke, it's not. It is real.
Earlier this year, iconic sneaker maker
Allirds stunned customers by announcing
it was stepping away from footwear and
reinventing itself as an artificial
intelligence company called Smartbird.
What sounds like an April Fool's prank
has become one of the boldest examples
yet of businesses betting their futures
on AI. Our Claire Duffy spoke to the
Smartbird president and CEO about the
company's decision to go allin on
artificial intelligence.
>> The company that made these sneakers is
dropping Allirds for AI. News this
spring that Allirds was rebranding as
Smart Bird sent the company's shares
soaring nearly 600%. But it also left
some wondering whether it was a joke or
a gimmick. New CEO Nadia Carlston says
she's very serious.
>> There's a lot backing this up. It's the
fact that we have a new company now very
much dedicated to to AI. We have a board
that is committed and this is something
that I have done before. So I I know
that it's a market that exists and
something that we can deliver.
>> Smartboard wants to provide computing
power for companies to run AI systems. A
business that is dominated by giants
like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
>> AI is so hot right now. This is in maybe
an unusual way to start an AI company.
Um, but it wouldn't be unusual for a
company that wants to provide value to
choose to be an AI.
>> It's not the first time a struggling
legacy company has made a bold bet on a
hyped up new technology, and it doesn't
always pan [music] out. In 2018, film
company Kodak announced it was going
allin on blockchain and launching its
own cryptocurrency. While that news
initially sent the company's stock up,
the effort quickly fizzled. Last year,
Kodak warned investors it was on the
verge of bankruptcy. But SmartBirds
Carlston says she's confident about the
opportunity in AI. As for whether she'll
miss the shoes,
>> I actually have never owned an Albert
shoe. People talk about Alberts being
the preferred shoe brand of of tech
bros. And of course, I am in the space,
but I'm one of the few women in the AI
infrastructure business. So, I'm not a
tech bro. Uh, and I actually tend to
prefer high heels myself.
>> Pop quiz hot shot. Roughly how long does
it take sunlight to reach Earth? 8
minutes, 15 minutes, 27 minutes, or 43
minutes.
If you said 8 minutes, you are
sensational. Even though the sun is
about 93 million miles away, it's light
reaches us in just 8 minutes and 20
seconds. That's less time than this
show.
Summer break is here. That might mean
more beach trips, more camping [music]
trips. And if your parents are anything
like mine, they're probably yelling,
"Put your sunscreen on, son." or maybe
trying to [music] get you to wear one of
those sun shirts when you're swimming.
So, how much does that stuff really work
though? And just how dangerous is the
sun that we need to protect ourselves
from it? We are going to turn to our
very own CNN medical correspondent Meg
Terrell for some answers. Meg, just how
dangerous is the sun that we need to
protect ourselves from it?
>> Hi, Coy. Well, the main reason is that
the sun produces something called UV
rays or ultraviolet light. Now, some of
it can be good helping the body produce
vitamin D, but too much can damage the
skin cells and potentially lead to skin
cancer,
>> and we definitely want to avoid that.
So, what are some of the best ways to
protect ourselves from the sun?
>> Well, covering up, wearing a swim shirt,
a hat, sunglasses, and of course,
sunscreen. [music]
There are a couple different types,
chemical and mineral or physical, and
the main difference is the way they
provide protection against the sun.
Chemical sunscreens usually contain
ingredients like avoenzone and
octtoalate. They work by absorbing the
sun's rays and preventing them from
damaging the skin. [music] Mineral or
physical sunscreens have ingredients
like zinc and titanium dioxide and they
work more like a shield that reflects UV
light off the skin. The main difference
is chemical sunscreens take a few
minutes to become effective. So, be sure
to apply early before going out into the
sun.
Either way, you want to make sure you
get at least SPF 15 and make sure it's
broadsp spectrum. So, protecting against
both UVA and UVB rays and apply it
liberally to any skin that's exposed to
the sun. You want to make sure you
reapply every 2 hours that you're
outside and after swimming. And if
you're using a spray form, make sure it
actually goes where you're intending
[music] and not off into the wind.
>> Okay. Sunscreen and a hat. Got it. Now,
what if it's cloudy? Then do I have to
wear it? [music]
>> Well, a good rule of thumb is to check
the UV index for the day. Any day it's
three or higher is a day for sun
protection. [music]
>> Meg Terrell, thank you so much. And how
fitting is it that we're talking about
sun [music] protection because July is
UV awareness month. So, as you're having
fun this summer, remember to take that
extra second or two to put on that
sunscreen. Your [music] future skin will
thank you. The 2026 World Cup is
officially in the books. Congrats once
again to Spain for taking home the
trophy. But while soccer's biggest stage
has gone dark, the beautiful game is
still shining in some unexpected places.
In China, a league that began in one of
the country's poorest provinces has
become a national sensation, and fans
cannot get enough. Our Mike Valerio has
more on how one special league is
refreshing reminder that sometimes the
purest version of sport isn't played
under the brightest lights. It's played
for hometown pride.
On the pitch in a remote corner of
northern China, the chanting, dancing,
and thousands of fans hanging on every
shot. This isn't the World Cup. This is
Sun, China's amateur village Super
League.
>> [cheering]
>> Right back. Tonga and his teammates are
one win away from Sununcha glory. But
first, he has teeth to fix. Tong the
dentist becomes Tong the defender.
>> You could say it's a dream come true.
Standing in the spotlight like this.
It's not something I normally get the
chance to experience.
>> Like Tong, nearly all the players have
day jobs. Professionals are barred,
giving amateurs a stage of their own.
That grassroots model reverses the top-
down path Chinese soccer has pursued for
years. Beginning in the 2010s, China's
property giants spent billions bringing
international stars into the
professional league. The spending
brought a brief burst of success before
China's property boom unraveled along
with bribery and matchfixing scandals.
All this despite Chinese leader Xiinping
himself an avid fan making soccer a
national priority. So, there are no
multi-million dollar contracts here. As
soon as all these guys are done work,
they pack up their things, drive for
hours, put on their cleats, and come
here because of their love of the game.
While Tong and his team step onto the
pitch for the final, the entire
community gathers at the stadium near
festive performances and bustling night
markets. But above all, they're here to
cheer on their home team. Suncha offers
what money and mandates struggle to
produce. Local stars playing for the
communities, cheering them on.
Today's story getting a 10 out of 10. A
nutty world record that is sure to crack
you up. The town of Lou Vern, Minnesota
claims to have more nutcrackers than
people. And they've added one giant
addition to their roster. The world's
tallest nutcracker. Vern the Patriot
stands at a jaw-dropping 66 feet tall.
That's more than twice the height of the
previous record holder in Nei House in
Germany. And yes, the Star Spangled
superstar has a working jaw. The
Nutcracker craze was started by 96 year
old local legend Betty Man, who donated
her epic collection to the town to help
drive tourism. Nutcrackers aren't just a
holiday tradition in Louvern. They're a
year-round celebration. Every summer,
the town hosts Nutcracker Fest, proving
they're willing to go to great lengths
to crack a smile. Safe to say Betty and
company are crushing it. All right, rise
up. We have two shout outs today. This
first one goes to Miss Terara at
Lakeside International School in
Guanacasta, Costa Rica. Thank you for
hanging out with us today. And Pora
Vita. Next up, we have Mrs. G or Miss G
for Mrs. Great at the Mr. Recordia
School in Chicago, Illinois. Thank you
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