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What's up, sunshine? I'm Koi Wire. This
is CNN 10. Today, we have a Louisiana
launchpad reaching for the stars, AI
trying to top the charts, and a baby
shark who's all grown up. 10 minutes,
big world. Let's dive in. We start with
two quotes full of wisdom. Find out who
you are and do it on purpose. And if you
see someone without a smile, give them
yours. Words to live by from iconic
singer, songwriter, and philanthropist
Dolly Parton, who died this week at the
age of 80. Known around the world as the
queen of country music, or simply Dolly,
the one-of-a-kind star rose from humble
beginnings in rural Tennessee to become
one of the biggest names in music
history. But for all the records she
sold and awards she won, Dolly's
greatest hit may have been the lives she
touched. She leaves a remarkable legacy
of philanthropy, proof that sometimes
the biggest stars shine brightest on
other people. Armina Dur has more and a
look back at Dolly's incredible career
and enduring impact.
>> Well, I wanted to be a star, but I
always thought of a star more of as a
singing star. Legendary country music
star, businesswoman, actor, and
philanthropist Dolly Parton has died.
[laughter]
>> Parton was born one of 12 kids in a
one-bedroom cabin in East Tennessee.
>> I was never ashamed of my background,
even though we grew up very poor.
>> Those humble beginnings would shape her
life in music.
>> I think we've become who we are when
we're young. By 21, Parton broke into
the country Billboard charts for the
first time with her single Dumb Blonde.
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>> It was one of the first milestones in a
career that spanned seven decades.
She released over [music] 50 albums,
winning 10 Grammys and garnering 55
Grammy nominations, the most ever for a
female country artist. But can I
survive?
>> She received an honorary Oscar in 2025
for her humanitarian work.
>> It makes me want to dream up new ways to
help lift people up. And isn't that what
we're supposed to be here for? Dollywood
[music] in the heart of the Smokies.
This
>> opening Dollywood, a theme park near her
hometown in East [music] Tennessee that
employs thousands and has invigorated
the surrounding area. Hundreds and
hundreds of businesses have sprung
[music] up and thousands and thousands
of jobs. I just really thank business.
[music] I get that from my dad.
>> Parton supported many charitable causes
including childhood literacy through her
imagination [music]
library. We've officially gifted over
200 million books to children.
>> Dolly Parton [music] leaves behind more
than iconic music. She leaves a legacy
of generosity, humility, and a reminder
to be kind to one another. I think
everybody should be treated with [music]
respect. I hope that everybody gets a
chance to be who and what they are.
>> Elon Musk's SpaceX says it's planning to
build what could become the biggest
rocket launch site on Earth in
Louisiana. SpaceX unveiled plans for a
massive 100 billion dollar spaceport
near Louisiana's GF coast. Construction
is expected to begin next year with the
first launch targeted for 2029. They are
calling it Starbase Louisiana, a play
off SpaceX's existing Starbase in South
Texas, where the company develops and
tests its massive Starship rocket. And
get this, Musk says the Louisiana site
could eventually have more than a dozen
launch towers capable of supporting more
than 30 flights each day. That's more
like an airport departure schedule. But
before anyone starts packing for Mars,
this thing still has to get off the
ground here on Earth. The enormous
project faces regulatory and
environmental reviews, particularly
significant because it would be built
along Louisiana's ecologically sensitive
Gulf Coast.
Pop quiz hot shot. Which country has
produced the most number one hits on
America's Billboard Hot 100 by artists
born outside the US? Australia, Canada,
United Kingdom, or Sweden?
If you said the United Kingdom, ding
ding, correct. The Brits have been
topping the charts for decades.
Down under, there is a new debate about
who or what deserves a spot on the
charts. In Australia, artificial
intelligence is shaking up the music
charts and stirring up some very human
controversy. The Australian Recording
Industry Association, known as Arya,
announced this week that music generated
entirely by AI will no longer be
eligible for its official charts,
ranking the country's biggest songs. The
decision follows controversy surrounding
an Australian DJ's AI assisted cover of
Madonna's Like a Prayer, which became a
chart hit. Apparently, AI was living on
a prayer, Arya said. Not on our chart.
The organization says the goal is to
protect the human nature of artistry.
Important distinction. AI isn't
completely banned. Recordings that use
generative AI in a supporting role will
still be eligible. We're just not really
interested in celebrating the success of
AI generated music and particularly when
it takes the spot of an Australian
artist in our charts.
>> The move comes amid a broader fight over
music rights in the age of AI with
organizations like the Recording
Industry Association of America and the
Grammys pushing for stricter scrutiny
over AI produced tracks. So what do you
think? Should entirely AI generated
music be allowed to compete against
songs created and performed by humans?
How would you balance technological
advancements while staying true to an
artist's vision? Feel free to press
pause and ruminate solo or discuss with
friends, preferably human ones. Now to a
promising new development in the world
of medicine. The US Food and Drug
Administration or FDA has cleared a new
blood test to help identify signs of
Alzheimer's disease in people aged 55
and older with cognitive decline. It
allows doctors to use biomarkers to help
identify patients who are likely or
unlikely to have Alzheimer's related
brain changes. Alzheimer's is a fatal
progressive brain disorder where protein
fragments called amaloid plaques build
up in the brain causing cell death and
brain damage. The disease affects more
than 7 million Americans and is one of
the leading causes of death in those
over 65. The test, which was developed
by pharmaceutical companies Rosh and Eli
Liy, received approval in Europe earlier
this year. While no price has been
announced, Ro says it can be run on more
than 4,500 existing labs across the
country. Biomarker blood tests offer a
possible alternative to traditionally
expensive and invasive procedures used
to identify the disease, including brain
scans and spinal taps. If you think this
summer's been hot, imagine wearing a fur
coat all day. In Tokyo, where extreme
summer temperatures have been downright
rough, a fan-powered suit is helping
dogs beat the heat. Our Scout Richards
has more on one seriously fetching
invention.
>> These are some hot dogs, [music] and
this invention is supposed to cool them
down. Yes, those are tiny batterypowered
fans strapped to a dog. The puffy
[music] pet jackets were created by
Tokyo-based maternity wear company Sweet
Mommy. As Japan swelters through extreme
summer heat,
>> I have never lived in a hotter country
than here. Uh it is very dangerous even
for us humans and for dogs who cannot
sweat like us. It's uh even worse.
>> So, how does this thing actually work?
Two batterypowered fans pull air into
the jacket while an ice pack in the
collar helps cool the air before it
circulates around the animal's body. And
apparently, there's a market for K9
cooling. Sweet Mommy says it has sold
nearly [music] 10,000 of the pet suits
since launching the first version in
2022. The latest model costs about $104.
>> Yeah, I'm very excited so that there is
at least one brand here that thinks
about the well-being of our fur babies
in such conditions.
>> Today's story getting a 10 out of 10.
Baby shark gets a glow up. The
7-year-old boy featured in the most
viewed video in YouTube history is now a
K-pop star
has been playing in the White House,
launched countless trends, and racked up
more than 17 billion views on YouTube.
It's Baby Shark Dance, and one of the
videos stars is now starting a music
career of his own. Park Ganyong, known
as Baby Shark Boy, released his debut
single, Wave, which begins with a melody
that might sound a little familiar. Baby
Shark doo doo doo doo doo doo. Baby
Shark
Baby
Shark
>> Baby Shark Boy says the song represents
a new beginning for him as an artist
here is hoping his career has some
serious bite. All right, that's about
all we have for our show today. But
before we go, you know what time it is.
It is shout out time. This one goes to
Mr. Marshall at Shippensburg High School
in my home state of Pennsylvania. Thank
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such a kind comment. I miss all my
wrestling and football days up there at
Shippensburg. And this next shout out
goes to Miss Pomikpic at Yamato Colony
School in Livingston, California. They
made this custom puzzle of their class
watching the show. And I was a bit
puzzled at first as to why there was a
piece missing. And I'm thinking, first
of all, that is very sweet. Second of
all, if that's supposed to be me, you
found me. Shine on, sunshine. That's our
[clears throat] 10 for the day. Be
curious, be kind, and remember, you
don't have to change the world today.
Just make your corner shine a little
brighter. I'm Koi Wire and we are CNN
10.