Meet the teenager making mountain-climbing history | August 29, 2024

Summary

On August 29th, CNN 10 covered significant global events. In the Middle East, Israel's military conducted raids in the West Bank, resulting in the death of nine Palestinians. Meanwhile, the US is grappling with the rising cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a deadly mosquito-borne virus. In Nepal, 18-year-old Nima Rengji Sherpa aims to become the youngest climber to conquer all 14 mountains over 8,000 meters. A nonprofit in California is transforming lives by pairing at-risk youth with dogs, teaching compassion and responsibility. Lastly, a Nebraskan man celebrates his 80th birthday with a collection of 51 antique tractors.

Takeaways

• ⏰ The date is August 29th, and the news is presented by Coy Wire on CNN 10.
• 🔥 In the Middle East, Israeli military operations in the West Bank have escalated, resulting in the death of at least nine Palestinians.
• 🦟 In the Northeastern United States, efforts to combat the mosquito-borne Triple E virus have led to public objections, including a voluntary curfew in Oxford, Massachusetts.
• 🐾 Paleontologists have discovered over 260 matching dinosaur footprints in Africa and South America, suggesting dinosaurs traveled along ancient 'highways'.
• 🏔 Nima Renu Sherpa, an 18-year-old from Nepal, is on the verge of climbing all 14 mountains over 8,000 meters, aiming to be the youngest to achieve this feat.
• 🐕 Unchained Works, a nonprofit in Northern California, helps at-risk youth by teaching them dog training, using positive reinforcement to improve the dogs' chances of adoption.
• 🚜 Wayne Dreon from Nebraska has an impressive collection of 51 antique tractors, some dating back to 1939, which he displayed for his 80th birthday.
• 📚 The script includes a vocabulary boost with the word 'loquacious', used to describe Coy Wire's talkative nature.
• 🎉 Shout-outs are given to students from Miss Bartell's 10th grade English class in Florida and to Copertino Middle School in California for their participation.

Q & A

What significant event occurred in the Middle East on August 29th as reported in the transcript?

Israel's military carried out raids and air strikes in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the death of at least nine Palestinians.

How did the Palestinian Authority respond to the Israeli military operation in the West Bank?

The Palestinian Authority condemned the operation as 'violations and crimes by Israel'.

What is the abbreviation for the mosquito-borne virus that has led to health concerns in the Northeast of the United States?

The abbreviation for the mosquito-borne virus is 'Triple E', which stands for Eastern equine encephalitis.

What measure was proposed by officials in Oxford, Massachusetts, to curb the spread of the Triple E virus?

Officials in Oxford, Massachusetts, proposed a voluntary curfew starting at 6 p.m. due to the mosquitoes' activity at dusk.

How did the public react to the proposed curfew in Oxford, Massachusetts?

The public was unhappy with the curfew, especially the closure of fields for youth sports, leading to a Change.org petition with nearly 900 signatures.

What significant discovery did paleontologists make regarding dinosaur footprints?

Paleontologists found matching dinosaur footprints in both Africa and South America, suggesting that dinosaurs once traveled along a 'highway' when the continents were still connected as Pangaea.

What is the name of the teenager from Nepal who is on the verge of climbing all 14 mountains over 8,000 meters?

The teenager from Nepal is Nima Renu Sherpa, who has climbed 13 of the 14 mountains and is aiming to be the youngest person to complete the feat.

What challenges does Nima Renu Sherpa face while climbing mountains over 8,000 meters?

Nima Renu Sherpa faces challenges such as avalanches, exposure, and high altitude sickness while climbing mountains over 8,000 meters.

What is the name of the nonprofit organization in Northern California that helps at-risk youth through dog training?

The nonprofit organization is called Unchained Works, which partners with juvenile correction facilities to teach dog training using positive reinforcement.

What is the goal of the Unchained Works program for both the dogs and the youth involved?

The goal of the Unchained Works program is to prepare both the dogs and the youth for adoption by teaching social skills and positive reinforcement, ultimately giving them a second chance at a better life.

What is the significance of the antique tractor collection owned by Wayne Dreon?

Wayne Dreon's collection of 51 antique tractors is significant as it includes some dating back to 1939 and serves as a celebration of his 80th birthday and his farming history.

Outlines

00:00

🌍 Middle East Conflicts and US Virus Outbreak

The script opens with a discussion on geopolitical events, focusing on Israeli military operations in the West Bank, resulting in the death of nine Palestinians. The raids are described as a significant escalation in an already tense region. The script then shifts to public health, detailing efforts to control the spread of the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus in the northeastern United States. The virus has a high fatality rate, and in response, officials in Oxford, Massachusetts, have imposed a voluntary evening curfew, which has been met with public resistance. The segment ends with a pop quiz question about the local name for Mount Everest.

05:01

🏔️ Teenage Climber's Historic Quest and Unchained Works' Rehabilitation Program

This segment introduces Nima Renu Sherpa, an 18-year-old from Nepal, who is on the verge of making history by climbing all 14 mountains over 8,000 meters in the world, with only one peak remaining. Despite the risks and challenges, including avalanches and high-altitude sickness, Sherpa's mental fortitude and community support are highlighted. The narrative then transitions to a nonprofit organization, Unchained Works, which helps at-risk youth by teaching them dog training skills using positive reinforcement. The program's impact on both the dogs, many of whom are abandoned or abused, and the youth is emphasized, showcasing the transformative power of compassion and responsibility.

Keywords

💡Loquacious

Loquacious is an adjective that describes someone who is talkative or speaks a great deal. In the context of the video, the host Coy Wire uses this term to describe his own speaking style for the day, indicating that he is feeling particularly talkative and will be speaking at a fast pace to cover the news within the 10-minute duration of CNN 10. This sets the tone for the news segment, preparing viewers for a lively and fast-paced presentation.

💡Raids and Air Strikes

Raids and air strikes refer to military operations where ground forces enter an area to search or attack, and/or aircraft are used to drop bombs or launch missiles. In the script, these terms are used to describe actions taken by Israel's military in the occupied West Bank, which resulted in the death of at least nine Palestinians. This highlights a significant and serious event, indicating escalating tensions and conflict in the region.

💡Counterterrorism Operation

A counterterrorism operation is a military or law enforcement action designed to prevent or respond to terrorist activities. Israeli officials are quoted in the script describing their actions in the West Bank as a 'counterterrorism operation,' suggesting that they view the raids and air strikes as a necessary measure to combat potential threats. This term is significant as it frames the military actions within the context of security and defense against terrorism.

💡Mosquito-borne Virus

A mosquito-borne virus is a type of virus transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The script mentions Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), also known as Triple E, which is a deadly mosquito-borne virus. The term is significant as it introduces a public health issue that is affecting multiple states in the Northeast of the United States, emphasizing the need for awareness and preventative measures.

💡Curfew

A curfew is a regulation requiring people to remain off the streets or indoors during a certain period, typically at night. In the context of the script, a voluntary curfew is mentioned as a measure to curb the spread of the mosquito-borne virus. This term is relevant as it shows the community's response to a health crisis and the potential controversy surrounding such measures, as evidenced by the public's objection and the petition to keep parks open.

💡Pangaea

Pangaea was the supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, before the continents separated into their current configurations. The script refers to the discovery of matching dinosaur footprints in Africa and South America, suggesting that these continents were once connected as part of Pangaea. This term is used to provide a geological and historical context for the dinosaur footprints, indicating the significance of the discovery in understanding the ancient world.

💡8000ers

The term '8000ers' refers to the fourteen mountains in the world that are over 8,000 meters (26,000 feet) tall. The script features Nima Renji Sherpa, a teenager who is on the verge of becoming the youngest person to climb all of these peaks. This term is central to the narrative of the script, highlighting a remarkable human achievement and the pursuit of a challenging goal in the realm of mountaineering.

💡Sherpa

Sherpas are an ethnic group native to the Himalayas, known for their mountaineering skills and often serving as guides for climbers. In the script, Nima Renji Sherpa is highlighted as a member of this community, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of Sherpas in the context of Himalayan mountaineering. The term is used to provide background on the protagonist's heritage and the community's expertise in high-altitude climbing.

💡Unchained Works

Unchained Works is a nonprofit organization mentioned in the script that pairs vulnerable young people with abandoned or abused dogs. The program uses positive reinforcement to train the dogs and prepare them for adoption. This term is significant as it introduces a social initiative that aims to provide support and opportunities for both at-risk youth and animals in need, showcasing a positive and transformative approach to rehabilitation and training.

💡Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is a psychological technique used to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring by providing a reward or something positive following the behavior. In the script, it is mentioned as a method used by Unchained Works to train dogs and help both the dogs and the young people involved. This term is important as it underscores the program's approach to building positive behaviors and relationships, which can lead to successful outcomes for both the dogs and the youth.

💡Antique Tractors

Antique tractors are old, vintage, or collectible tractors that may have historical or sentimental value. The script mentions a collection of 51 antique tractors owned by Wayne Dreon, which he put on display to celebrate his 80th birthday. This term is used to highlight a personal passion and a unique way to commemorate a milestone, showcasing the diversity of interests and the joy of collecting and preserving historical items.

Highlights

Israel's military conducted raids and air strikes in the occupied West Bank, resulting in at least nine Palestinians killed.

The Palestinian Authority condemned the Israeli operation as a violation and crimes.

Efforts to curb the spread of the mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus have led to public objections.

A voluntary curfew was proposed in Oxford, Massachusetts, to combat the EEE virus, sparking controversy.

A change.org petition to keep parks open during the EEE virus curfew has garnered nearly 900 signatures.

Paleontologists discovered over 260 matching dinosaur footprints in Africa and South America, suggesting dinosaurs traveled along ancient 'highways'.

Nima Renu Sherpa, an 18-year-old, is on track to become the youngest person to climb all 14 mountains over 8,000 meters.

Sherpa's community, native to the Everest region, often serves as guides for mountaineers in the Himalayas.

Nima Renu Sherpa has climbed 13 of the 14 mountains and is aiming for Shisha Pangma in Tibet next.

Unchained Works, a nonprofit in Northern California, helps at-risk youth by teaching dog training and positive reinforcement.

The program partners with juvenile detention centers and other institutions to improve youth's social skills and emotional control.

Wayne Dreon of Nebraska has an impressive collection of 51 antique tractors, some dating back to 1939.

Dreon's collection was put on display to celebrate his 80th birthday, showcasing his passion for farming and tractors.

CNN 10's Coy Wire encourages student participation with vocabulary submissions and shout-outs to schools.

The word 'loquacious' was highlighted, meaning talkative, as part of the show's educational content.

Transcripts

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hello superstars it's Thursday August

29th happy Friday Eve I'm Coy wire this

is CNN 10 and I'm feeling a bit

loquacious today so I'm going to have to

keep up the pace because we've got a lot

of news to get to you and only 10

minutes to do it we're going to start

with some headlines today first in the

Middle East Israel's military carried

out raids and air strikes in the

occupied West Bank killing at least nine

Palestinians videos of the overnight

raids showed bulldozers tearing up a

street in a builtup area of the northern

city of taram and a strike on what

Israel officials said was a militant

operations room in the refugee camp Nur

Shams clashes have become more frequent

in the territory since the war in Gaza

began last October but this latest

operation marks a sign ific escalation

Israeli officials described the raids as

a counterterrorism operation while the

Palestinian Authority condemned the

operation as quote violation and Crimes

by Israel next we head to the Northeast

where efforts to curb a deadly mosquito

born virus have led to some objections

bites from infected mosquitoes are

causing a virus that leads to Eastern

ecne and sephtis or Triple E for short

which the CDC says kill kills about one

in three people who get it and 50% of

the survivors end up with lasting

neurological damage cases have been

identified in Massachusetts Wisconsin

New Jersey Vermont and New Hampshire

because the mosquitoes that spread chle

e are most active at Dusk and Dawn

officials in Oxford Massachusetts

announced a voluntary curfew of 6 p.m.

but members of the public weren't happy

about closing fields for Youth Sports a

change .org petition to keep the parks

open has nearly 900 signatures and a

town Board of Health meeting on

Wednesday got contentious please don't

do this to our kids 800 people find a

do and finally a headline that has some

big old shoes to fill paleontologists

have found matching dinosaur footprints

more than 260 of them in Africa and

South America the footprints are similar

in age shape and geological context back

then 120 million years ago to be

specific the seven continents hadn't

split apart yet remember Pangia so

scientists say the findings suggest that

dinosaurs once traveled along their own

version of a

highway Pop Quiz Hot Shot which Landmark

is also known as chalunga Mount Everest

aers rock kilowa or Tim Buck 2

towering over the Himalayan Mountains

you'll find what's known locally as

chalunga or Mount

Everest we want to introduce you to a

teenager who's making mountain climbing

history we travel to Nepal home to

several of the world's tallest Peaks and

home to Nima renji Sherpa who only has

one more mountain to climb in order to

conquer all 14 of the world's mountains

that are over 8,000 M tall

step by step this teenager is on his way

to making history 18-year-old naringi

sherper is setting his sides on the

highest peaks in the

world after reaching 13 of them he's

aiming to become the youngest person to

climb all 14 mountains above 8,000 M

even though he comes from a community of

Mountaineers this is still a big deal

this is a very big uh kind of advantage

for the sh community and even for me and

for for everyone you know like because

before this you cannot you cannot uh

imagine a teenager doing a 14 P you know

sherpers are an ethnic group native to

The Valleys around Mount Everest and

they're often guides for Mountaineers in

the Himalayas they carry large loads

like equipment and food fixing ladders

and ropes along the way always a

dangerous feat and climbing such

incredible Heights also brings great

risks Avalanches exposure and high

altitude sickness can easily take over

and can be the difference between a

successful Summit and never reaching the

peak but naringi sherper says his mental

state is what keeps him focused and calm

I kind of convinced myself you know like

uh to be normal in the mountain like for

example uh when I see abulance or bad

weather or when I see an accident in the

mountain I'm not uh in hurry or I don't

get like nervous something like that

only about 40 people have reached all 14

peaks of what they call the 8000ers

they're all in the Himalayan and caracum

ranges spanning China Pakistan Nepal and

India as the youngest climber not only

has sherper broken multiple records his

Expeditions have taught him a lot I've

learned so much uh things about nature

human body human psychology meeting new

people nature and like everything in the

world and I learned from the mountain

with his sight set on One Last Mountain

shisha pangma in Tibet he's hoping to

inspire others and develop

mountaineering into a professional sport

so whether he's on the ground or on top

of the world sherper is set on breaking

more

barriers we're now taking a look at a

nonprofit in Northern California that

pairs vulnerable young people with

abandoned or abused dogs Unchained Works

primarily with juvenile correction

facilities and teaches young people

about about dog training using positive

reinforcement to better prepare them for

adoption take a looky who's that this

see I was a troubled child I would run

around cause a lot of trouble in and out

incarceration most of the dogs didn't

really catch my attention until I seen

this boxer named Quincy when kids can

contribute to giving a dog a second

chance at a better life we see the shift

in them yes beautiful timing the k9's

teaching compassion program it's an

8-week program we have a skills

curriculum

yay the kids use what's called positive

reinforcement training we partner with

juvenile detention centers educational

institutions and nonprofit organizations

serving

youth we don't know their stories what

maybe put them in juvenile hall you've

got

kids who have experienced a lot of

trauma in their lives and we get to go

in with a blank slate they may share a

very similar story with their dog that

their dog has experienced neglect or

abandonment or maybe abuse once they

start applying the positive

reinforcements with the dog and teaching

the dog and the dog is responding nicely

done then there's a lot of reciprocity

that goes back and forth she's available

100% available for adoption we know that

when dogs are well trained and and

socialize they have a greater chance at

adoption good

job since the start of our services we

have served more than 450 youth those

youth have contributed to the adoption

placement of more than 220 dogs I

learned a lot of uh social skills I

learned how not to be nervous and how to

kind of control my emotions a lot

down working with Quincy obviously

seeing him get a second shot actually

gave me a little bit of Hope thank you

for bringing this boy back to

[Applause]

life all right for today's story getting

a 10 out of 10 we head to Nebraska to

check out a

rediculous collection of antique

tractors look at them 51 of these old

Beauties are all owned by Wayne dreon

The Collection includes some tractors

that date all the way back to 193 9 he

has some fairly modern ones too dreon

who started farming right out of high

school put the collection on display to

celebrate his 80th birthday congrats to

my new Tik Tock friends from Miss

Bartell's 10th grade English class in

boar Raton Florida for your hashy word

Wednesday submission yesterday

loquacious an adjective meaning

talkative thanks for boosting our vocab

and uh helping to write Today's show

today's shout out goes to copertino

Middle School in Sunnyville California

go on bears do your thing have a great

Thursday we'll see you right back here

tomorrow on CNN 10

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