Teaching girls to skateboard in Gaza | May 20, 2025

Summary

In this CNN 10 episode, Koi Wire takes us on a field trip to Bend, Oregon, exploring the majestic Crater Lake and its volcanic history. The show covers groundbreaking news, including the FDA's approval of the first blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection. Viewers also learn beach safety tips, how a fisherman saved a swimmer from a rip current, and how girls in Gaza find joy through skateboarding despite ongoing conflict. Lastly, we hear about Texas students using 3D printers to create prosthetic limbs for those in Uganda. A mix of adventure, science, and heartwarming stories makes for an engaging episode.

Takeaways

• 😀 Crater Lake in Oregon is the deepest lake in the U.S. with a depth of 1,949 feet, formed by a volcanic eruption over 7,000 years ago.
• 😀 The first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease has been approved by the FDA for adults aged 55 and older who show symptoms of the disease.
• 😀 The new Alzheimer's blood test measures two proteins, PAL 217 and beta amyloid 142, to detect the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain.
• 😀 This Alzheimer's test is 91.7% accurate in detecting amyloid plaques and 97.3% accurate in confirming the absence of plaques.
• 😀 The test, developed by Fuji Rabio Diagnostics, is expected to help in the early detection of Alzheimer's disease and could reduce the need for expensive tests.
• 😀 A double red flag on beaches indicates extreme hazards like hurricanes or very rough conditions, warning swimmers to stay out of the water.
• 😀 Rip currents, powerful currents flowing away from the shore, can pull swimmers far from land. To escape, swimmers should swim parallel to the shore.
• 😀 A fisherman used a drone to deliver a life preserver to a swimmer caught in a rip current in Pensacola, Florida, potentially saving her life.
• 😀 Despite the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a skateboarding club is helping young girls find joy and a sense of freedom amidst the conflict.
• 😀 Students at Morris Elementary School in Texas are using 3D printers to create prosthetic limbs for people in Uganda, making a positive impact on lives.

Q & A

What is the deepest lake in the United States?

The deepest lake in the United States is Crater Lake, located in Oregon, with a maximum depth of 1,949 feet, which is about seven football fields deep.

How did Crater Lake form?

Crater Lake formed more than 7,000 years ago when Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed, leaving behind a large volcanic crater or caldera that filled with snowmelt and rainwater.

What is the significance of Wizard Island in Crater Lake?

Wizard Island is a volcanic cinder cone located within Crater Lake, formed by a series of smaller eruptions over time.

What is the newly approved FDA blood test for Alzheimer's disease?

The FDA has approved a blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer's disease by measuring two proteins in blood plasma, PAL 217 and beta-amyloid 142, which correlate with the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain.

What are amyloid plaques, and how do they relate to Alzheimer's disease?

Amyloid plaques are abnormal clumps of protein found in the brain that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The blood test helps to detect these plaques, which can indicate the presence of the disease.

What is the accuracy of the new Alzheimer's blood test?

The Alzheimer's blood test has shown a high level of accuracy: 91.7% of adults who tested positive were confirmed to have amyloid plaques in their brain scans, and 97.3% of those who tested negative had negative brain scans.

What is the primary danger of rip currents, and how can you escape them?

Rip currents are powerful flows of water that can pull swimmers away from the shore. To escape, it is important to swim parallel to the shore rather than against the current.

What heroic action did a fisherman take to help a swimmer caught in a rip current?

A fisherman used a drone to deliver a life preserver to a swimmer trapped in a rip current, which helped save her life before lifeguards arrived.

What is the current humanitarian situation in Gaza as described in the script?

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening due to an Israeli siege that has led to food shortages and a rising death toll. Despite these hardships, a skateboarding club provides a sense of freedom and joy for young girls in Gaza.

How is a school in Texas using 3D printing for good?

Students at Morris Elementary School in Texas are using 3D printing to create prosthetic limbs for people in Uganda. Each student team works on building a prosthetic limb based on a patient's measurements and case file.