Buenos das and happy Friday everybody.
I'm Isabelle Rosales in for Koiwire and
I'm so excited to be with you for
another episode of the best 10 minutes
in news. We have a lot of important
stories to tell you about today. So
let's get right into it. We begin with
an update on the war in Iran and the
impact it is having on some of the
country's most important cultural sites.
Iranian state media says that in the
nearly four weeks since the war began,
US and Israeli strikes have caused
extensive damage to at least 100
museums, mosques, and other historic
buildings. The Ministry of Culture has
strongly condemned the attacks and the
strikes and says that they've even
damaged several of the country's UNESCO
heritage sites. That includes the
400year-old
Goliston Palace in Terron which suffered
extensive damage following nearby
strikes.
>> The main concern for us is the
resilience of these structures,
especially given their age and
historical fragility.
>> US Central Command says it has not
deliberately targeted civilians. And the
Israeli Defense Forces says measures
have been taken to minimize collateral
damage that could damage these cultural
sites. But UNESCO officials are warning
that the escalating violence could
impact more sites throughout the region.
>> We have communicated
all the geographical coordinates to all
the parties uh so that everyone is aware
and and that this world heritage site
should not be subject to any attack.
>> Now to a huge update in the world of
women's sports. All eyes may be on the
NCAA tournaments, but the biggest
breakthrough this week was at the pro
level. The WNBA and its players union
announced that they have reached a new
agreement that promises to forever
change the league. The collective
bargaining deal is expected to greatly
increase player salaries, which is an
issue that had been at the center of
ongoing negotiations. The Players Union
opted out of their previous deal nearly
18 months ago, claiming player salaries
were not reflective of the league's
explosive growth in popularity. This new
deal will increase player salaries and
team salary caps by, listen to this,
more than 400%. It will also pave the
way for milliondoll players for the
first time in the league's 30-year
history. Now, both sides still need to
finalize details of that deal before a
final vote, but it's expected to be done
well ahead of next month's rookie draft.
Speaking of rookies, a quick programming
note. The 2026 Nay Smith Girls High
School Player of the Year has just been
announced. Kate Harper from the Mer
School in Atlanta was honored this week
just after she committed to UNCC Chapel
Hill. and Koi just got to play a little
one-on-one with Harper where they talk
about what it's like to be a student
athlete and how to even balance it all
out. We'll bring you that story next
week, so be sure not to miss it. It's
time for 10 second trivia. What brain
chemical is most commonly associated
with feelings of happiness and reward?
Is it glutamate, dopamine, adrenaline,
cortisol?
Well, if you said dopamine, big smile.
Studies show that you can instantly
trigger a dopamine release by listening
to your favorite music, getting some
sunlight, petting an animal, or even
splashing cold water on your face. Today
is the International Day of Happiness.
And in this next story, one country is
finishing first again. For the ninth
straight year, Finland leads the World
Happiness Report, setting the gold
standard for good vibes. But in other
parts of the world, happiness is
actually declining. And researchers say
social media may be a factor. Here's
Scout Richards with what's boosting
well-being. In the world's happiest
country ranking, one place keeps coming
out on top. Finland is still the
happiest country in the world, but in
some parts of the world, happiness is
falling. Gallup just released its annual
World Happiness Report and for the ninth
year in a row, Finland ranked number
one. Iceland and Denmark are right
behind it. And Costa Rica hit the
highest ranking ever for Latin American
country, fourth. The US didn't even make
the top 20. In fact, for the second year
in a row, no English-speaking country
cracked the top 10. The rankings are
based on years of surveys from more than
140 countries looking at things like
income, social support, life expectancy,
and corruption. But this year,
researchers pointed to another factor
that could impact happiness among young
people, social media use. They say it
could be contributing to falling
happiness among young people,
particularly those spending 5 hours or
more a day on social media. And it's not
just how much time people spend, but how
they use it. Messaging and staying
connected is linked to higher
well-being, while endless scrolling and
algorithm-driven feeds are tied to lower
life satisfaction. So, no matter where
you are, a little less screen time could
do some good for your well-being. This
Women's History Month, we've been
spotlighting some of the lesserk known
trailblazers who created positive change
in our world. Today, we're introducing
you to Jung Kuan. She is the director of
a historic Buddhist temple complex in
South Korea, which by the way is an
accomplishment in its own right, as male
monks vastly outnumber nuns in most
Buddhist colonies. Butwan has gained
worldrenowned appreciation for her
cooking and innovative ways of
encouraging people all over the world to
eat a more plant-based diet. Check this
out.
>> This is the home of Buddhist monk Jong
Kang.
She's putting the spotlight on Korean
temple cuisine where food is deeply
connected to spiritual practice.
John's plant-based masterclass begins
here in the temple garden.
See
salt.
Salt.
The monk hopes the chefs bring some
temple cooking philosophy home with them
and reimagine it in new ways.
Today's story getting a 10 out of 10.
One musically gifted family is proving
that talent can span generations and in
this case all the way to one of the
world's most iconic stages. Preparing to
take the stage at Carnegie Hall is the
Brenton family of pianists. At the
center is Sally Peterson Brintton, a
Julliard trained concert pianist who has
passed her passion for music down
through her family. Listen to this.
Seven children and dozens of
grandchildren.
Playing is a spiritual experience for
me.
>> 15 family members are now set to perform
together, turning a shared passion into
a full family ensemble.
>> I feel like we owe it to share our
talents to develop them to contribute
that to our children as well.
>> It's a performance built on more than
talent, shaped by family, support, and
years of practice. All right,
superstars. I've got time for two
shoutouts on this Friday. Starting with
Miss Carden at Ascent Academy in West
Jordan, Utah. Thank you so much for
subscribing to our YouTube channel. And
next up, Mr. Ingram's class at
Bartonville Public School in
Bartonville, Illinois. Thank you guys so
very much for this super chic beaded
purse. Look at this. This is so cool.
And I'm sorry to tell you, Koi, I'm not
giving this back. I'm going to keep it.
Well, hope you guys all have an amazing
weekend. I'm Isabelle Rosales. Miranda
says
Heat.