>> welcome to "teen kids news." i'm mwanzaa. >> and i'm livia. here's this week's top story. >> it used to be a sign of being cool. but america's smoking habits have been changing over the years. emily reports that teens are helping lead the way. >> no, i don't smoke cigarettes. i actually had an aunt. i'd always take her cigarettes and hide them from her. and like, it just -- i was just never a cigarette type. >> i don't smoke cigarettes because i think it's gross and you get lung cancer, and i don't want lung cancer. >> i don't smoke because there's no point to it. it's addictive. it doesn't help you. there's no point. >> the number of american teens who smoke has been going down for years. in fact, we're lelikely to use tobacco than the teens in many other countries. surveys show that only about 12% of all 10th graders have smoked recently. but that's still too many. >> nicotine addiction, take one. >> that's why the government puts out messages like this one. >> [ coughs ] boy, that smoke is really obnoxious. do you think that guy knows how bad smoking is for him? >> these pool players know what they're talking about. they're actually scientists. they work for nida -- the national institute on drug abuse. nida wants teens to know that smoking is not a game. >> tobacco is powerful stuff. take a drag and nicotine's absorbed in your lung and moves into your bloodstream, and it's in your brain in 8 seconds. >> but if you continue to smoke, it can change your brain and cause addiction. >> nicotine is one of thousands of chemicals in cigarettes. many of them are poison, linked to trouble with breathing, heart disease, and cancer. >> smoking can cause a long list of adverse health problems. addiction is just one of them, of course. that forces you to keep buying and using this very dangerous product for the rest of your life. >> and listen to this -- new research shows that teens are more at risk for addiction than adults are. >> their brains are still developing. any drug that you put in the brain will have long-term impacts on its trajectory of development. >> that's why scientists want us to avoid not just smoking, but all tobacco products. that includes smokeless tobacco, like plugs and snuff. >> no matter howou the drug to your body, you are still putting in nicotine and making your brain dependent on nicotine. >> you might think this looks cool. but it's a trap. the best way to avoid this addiction is to never start. but if you're already using tobacco, the sooner you stop, the better. >> so if you want to quit, get help from a friend, parent, teacher, coach, or doctor. >> tobacco doesn't just cause long-term problems. once you begin smoking, it can start affecting things like your athletic ability and even your looks. it's just not worth it. >> there's still lots ahead, so stay with us. >> we'll be right back. >> the european union can now provide weapons to help syria's rebels. [ indistinct shouting ] it is lifting its arms embargo to put pressure on bashar al-assad's regime ahead of planned peace talks next month in geneva. it's a move that could mark a turning point in the bloody two-year conflict that has left more than 70,000 people dead and sent hundreds of thousands fleeing the country. >> this is a strong signal to the assad regime that it needs to engage in the political process. this decision today gives us the flexibility in the future to respond to a worsening situation or to a refusal of the assad regime to negotiate. >> russian officials criticizing the e.u. decision, saying it undermines peace efforts. a nightmare at sea aboard the royal caribbean's grandeur of the seas, a fire breaking out, doing enough damage to force the rest of the cruise to be canceled. no injuries are reported, and the ship making it safely to the bahamas. passengers are being flown back to baltimore, where the trip began. the cause of the fire is not yet known. thousands of people evacuating as a wildfire tears through southern california. u.s. forest service officials say the flames have already burned more than 1,000 acres, forcing 6,000 people, most of them memorial day campers, to evacuate the mountains in santa barbara county. crews are also working to save dozens of homes in the fire's path. for "teen kids news," i'm david lee miller, "fox news channel in the classroom." >> all you fashionistas out there -- you may want to take notes during this next story. carina reports on what's styling this year. >> mary kate steinmiller is teen vogue's senior fashion market editor. today, we're talking fashion and accessories. where do we start? >> today, i'm gonna show you about five trends that are must-have for every girl's closet. and the best thing about these trends is that they're all at accessible price points, and they really work for every girl's style. the first one is embellishment. we saw a lot of embellishment on all the runways, and it's something that every girl can work into her wardrobe -- whether it's a crystal-studded sweatshirt or even a mini-skirt or even jeans that have crystals on them. they're really easy to wear, and the key is to pairing it with something more simple -- maybe a t-shirt with the skirt or jeans, and just some skinny jeans with the sweatshirt. the next trend is puffer jackets, and this is something we all wear during the cold months. but the best thing is, is now they come in lighter weights and prints, and they work with any type of style -- whether you're a sporty girl and you like a neon solid color, or you're a little bit more chic and polished and you have a houndstooth plaid jacket. and the key to wearing these is keeping everything that you wear underneath a little bit slimmer so that you don't get too bulky. the next trend is the classic scholastic blazer. and this season, they're a lot more fun because they have pops of color and piping. and these blazers are great because you can take them from season to season. you can wear it over a tank top and shorts or a sun dress in the summer, and over a heavier knit in the fall. the next trend is one of my favorites, and i'm even wearing it today. and that's printed denim. and most girls know what kind of denim they like -- whether it's a flare, a boot cut, or a skinny. at this point, now denim comes in all different colors and all different prints. i love the camouflage print, florals, and there's also polka-dots and plaids. there's lots of options for every girl. >> and what do you usually pair these prints with? >> you don't want to wear a print with another print. so i always recommend putting it with a solid color sweater, blouse, or t-shirt. >> nice. >> and the next trend is an accessory, and that's backpacks. and this is something every girl has for the school year. but now they're a lot more fun because they come in neon colors, leopard print, camouflage, florals, and aztec prints. it's really up to you -- whatever you love and your personal style. so that's it. five great trends for the school year that really work for every girl's personal style and their budget. >> nice. thank you very much. >> thank you. >> i can't wait to try some of these great looks. from teen vogue's fashion closet, i'm carina for "tkn." >> this report is brought to you by the national road safety foundation. last week, we introduced you to olivia yavorek. her concept for a tv psa on safe driving took first place in this year's drive2life contest. in addition to receiving a cash prize, olivia and her mom were brought to new york city. >> so we need to see your face in the mirror. >> olivia got to work with an award-winning director and professional tv crew to shoot and then edit her psa. now it's time for her and the director to present the psa to the contest sponsor, the national road safety foundation. >> all right, so, we're gonna go in, and we're gonna present. are you ready? >> ready. >> you know what you're gonna say? >> mm-hmm. >> all right. good luck. here we go. hello, everybody. >> hello. nice to meet you. >> hello. >> congratulations. >> the introductions were the easy part. now olivia had to stand up and present to the members of the foundation. >> i decided not to go with the typical route of people getting in a car accident and you're grieving because i feel like, nowadays, we're so used to seeing that. so i decided that it would be kind of a creative way to have the notes. you're going down the road, and you're like, "oh, that's a reminder to keep me safe." and i just thought it was a better idea. >> as the old saying goes, "seeing is believing." so here's the psa. [ cellphone dings ] >> so, how was your drive? >> interesting. >> great. excellent. excellent. excellent. and you know what i really liked about the whole psa? it had family involvement, and this is what is missing from the teenagers driving today. family is not involved. olivia did a really great job in conveying the message on how you can be safe on the road while there are so many distractions out there. >> we want to engage young people in getting across safe driving messages. we think it's most effective if it's young people speaking to other young people. >> it's an amazing contest. you should definitely enter to get your ideas across and your point out there to keep your friends and teens across the nation safe. >> who knows? maybe when we cover next year's contest, the winner might be you. to find out more, you can go to drive2life.org. >> being healthy is pretty easy, if you have the right information. and that's what we're about to give you, in "health bites." [ chomp ] >> does this sound familiar? it's a couple of hours after lunch, and you're feeling pretty run down. jax hubbard is a nutritionist at downstate long island college hospital. hi, jax. >> hello! >> so, how can we keep our motors running all day long? >> well, to use your analogy, you need to make sure you always have gas in the tank. otherwise, your metabolism slows down, and that can lead to not doing well in class, sports, or other activities. >> i think i hear my mother reminding me to not skip meals. >> and she's right. but it's actually more than that. for some people, especially older adults, three meals a day do the trick. but for active teens, that's often not enough. >> so, are you saying teens should eat bigger meals? >> no. the key is not eating more, but eating more often. instead of three big meals, aim for five or six smaller ones. by eating something nutritious every three hours or so, you'll keep energized all day long. and try not to eat a large meal just before bedtime. >> i wouldn't dream of it. thanks, jax. >> my pleasure. >> with "health bites," i'm ellie. >> you can tell how fast an animal can run by the size of its eyes. well, sort of. it seems that animals that run fast have bigger eyes than slower-moving animals. it makes sense. bigger eyes usually mean better vision, something you need if you're moving fast -- like a horse -- and don't want to accidentally run into an obstacle. >> j.k. rowling may have written the last book in the "harry potter" series, and hollywood may have made the last of the "harry potter" movies. but you can still experience the incredible world of harry potter, as lauren and nicole tell us in this special report. >> i was like, "wow!" 'cause it looks really real and it looks like it does in the film, which is really cool. >> welcome to the wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando resort. >> when i came walking up, i was like, "well, here i am." i decided where i want to go to school. i really thought i was in hogwarts. it's really cool here. >> the village of hogsmeade looks just as you'd expect it to. from the bright red locomotive of the hogwarts express to hagrid's hut. >> there's the three broomsticks and many of the most familiar shops. but more on those later. >> i think it looks brilliant, just like the film. >> and of course, a highlight is a trip inside hogwarts castle. let's go. hi! >> hi, lauren. are you ready for your hogwarts tour? >> yeah! >> great! let's go. >> juliette has a dream job. she works here, at universal orlando. wow. this is some room. >> that's right, lauren. we're actually in the portrait gallery. as we can see, there are many specifically for the wizarding world of harry potter. and this is actually the first time that you can see the four founders of hogwarts. can you see them in the wall? >> that's gryffindor. >> yes. >> hufflepuff. >> right. >> so, ravenclaw and slytherin. >> that's right! you all ready to move on? >> yeah. >> let's go over there. >> rowena, have you heard? hagrid's lost a dragon again. >> so, where are we now? >> right now, we're entering dumbledore's office. and as you can see, this room is full of very cool details. right here, you can see the pensieve. >> yeah. >> and up there, you're gonna see gryffindor's sword. >> uh-huh. >> and then, if you keep walking right here, dumbledore is gonna give you the welcome to the school and give you the history of hogwarts. >> awesome. >> yeah. let's continue to right here. >> okay. >> don't worry! there's room for all! >> this looks like one of harry's favorite classrooms. >> that's right. right now, we are in defence against the dark arts, and this is the first room where you actually see harry, ron, and hermione. and you're gonna see them right there, giving you the welcome to the school. >> very cool. >> the castle is also home to another big attraction -- >> ...which is harry potter and the forbidden journey, in which you're gonna embark in an adventure with harry potter and all his friends. >> went on the harry potter ride. >> ...where you're flying with harry, and you're going through all the parts of the castle. >> ...and when the dementors came, i just closed my eyes. >> it's a lot of fun. >> ...because it felt like you were actually there on the adventure with him. >> i loved it. great effects. >> we'll have more on the wizarding world of harry potter when we return. >> we want visitors to experience the real adventure of harry potter. once they get here, they're really going to feel part of his world, because this is where the wonder and excitement comes to life, at the wizarding world of harry potter. >> ♪ double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble ♪ ♪ double, double, toil and trouble, something wicked this way comes ♪ >> to get a true taste of this attraction, you need to visit honeydukes. they have chocolate frogs and wizard trading cards. mine is helga hufflepuff. they have treacle fudge, rock cakes, pumpkin tarts, and cauldron cakes. one cauldron cake, please. >> there you are. >> thank you. and yes, they have bertie bott's every-flavour beans. as you know, they come in all sorts of flavors. >> okay. uh, let's see. um... blue raspberry, i think. 'cause it kind of tastes like a slushie. >> i think it's -- i may be wrong. wait. shaving-cream flavor? >> hmm. tastes a bit like coriander, which is slightly strange, but yeah. it's not bad or particularly good, either. >> i don't know. this tastes like green apple to me or something. it tastes good. it doesn't taste like earwax or anything, so... gonna go with apple. [ chuckles ] >> and don't forget to visit zonko's. >> zonko's is a novelty shop where you can get all kinds of toys and items. [ bell dings ] [ crowd cheers ] >> some of your favorites, like the extendable ear. remember the sneakoscope? and my personal favorite -- the pygmy puff. [ bell dings ] [ crowd cheers ] i'm gonna name you fifi. [ hog snorts ] we're here at the hog's head pub for butterbeer. >> two butterbeers, please. >> you can taste it cold or frozen, and the taste is reminiscent to butterscotch and shortbread. it's really delicious. >> both: thank you. >> delicious. >> and refreshing. >> and when you get hungry, don't miss the great feast at the three broomsticks. >> mmm. looks like quite a feast. >> ready to dig in? >> mm-hmm. the three broomsticks is where you can dine on the kinds of food harry, ron, and hermione would typically eat. >> coming up... are you brave enough to take the dragon challenge? >> we'll be right back. >> we're continuing our special report on the wizarding world of harry potter at universal orlando. >> if you've ever wanted to fly on buckbeak... >> whoo-hoo! >> ...then the flight of the hippogriff is just what the wizard ordered. >> for the more adventurous, there's the dragon challenge. >> the dragon challenge is actually inspired in the triwizard tournament. and you get to choose between the hungarian horntail and the chinese fireball. you have to go into both, because both of them are completely different. >> i did the dragon challenge, which is the roller coaster where you're, like, sitting down and you're going all around, and it feels like you're actually, like, flying on a dragon. it was really fun. >> like in the series, when it comes to wands, the wizard doesn't choose the wand. >> the wand chooses the wizard. >> and that's what happens here at ollivanders. >> let's go inside. >> welcome to ollivanders, makers of fine wands since 382 b.c. i am the wandkeeper, and i believe you ladies are here for your wands. is that right? >> yes. >> lovely. now, then, tell me your name. >> nicole. >> and you? >> lauren. >> lauren and nicole, right? >> yes. >> well, it's a pleasure to meet you both. you may know every ollivander wand has a core of a powerful magical substance. we use unicorn hairs, phoenix tail feathers, and the heartstrings of dragons. no two ollivander wands are the same, just as no two unicorns, dragons, or phoenixes are the same. and, nicole, you will never get such good results... from another wizard's wand. ah, yes. a wand of ivy. 14 and 1/4 inches. flexible. ah, with a core of a unicorn hair. tell me -- which is your wand arm? >> my right. >> if you would, please. now, then. lauren, right? ah, yes. a wand of holly. 15 inches. nice. supple. ah, also with a core of a unicorn hair. and your wand arm? >> my left. >> if you would, please. [ twinkle! ] >> the wandkeeper then had us test out the wands. you'll have to find out for yourself what happens. >> what we can tell you is that nicole's wand didn't choose her, and my wand didn't choose me. [ twinkle! ] >> if i may. [ gasps softly ] i wonder... they both have a core of a unicorn hair. perhaps this... [ wind blows, music plays ] perfect fit. now then, nicole, this is a wand of holly -- very good for magic in nature. and you, young lady, this is a wand of ivy -- very good for healing and protection. if i may. now, then. remember -- never store your wands... in your back pockets. yes. elementary wand safety. off you go. >> thank you. >> you're very welcome. >> i love this park. it's awesome. i love harry potter, and just to be in it in real life -- it's so cool. >> dragon challenge is my favorite one, yeah. i really enjoyed it. >> i was, like, so happy. i mean, i've been reading them since forever -- read all the books like 12 times. so i was just, like, overwhelmed and so excited. >> i like the ollivanders shop, because, like, you get to go through the experience of getting your first wand. >> you're, like, living harry potter. [ laughs ] it's great. >> the wizarding world of harry potter is truly a magical place. >> at universal orlando, i'm lauren. >> and i'm nicole for "tkn." >> that really looked like a fun assignment. >> yeah. >> for all us muggles, thanks for watching. >> we'll be back next week with more "teen kids news." see you then. >> write to us at... p after you've eaten your lunch or enjoyed your dinner, i need to take the garbage out to keep you all a winner. i've got you covered, if you will lead the way by eating lots of fiber all through the day -- apples, broccoli, sweet red cherries, oranges, green beans, all kinds of berries. whole-wheat bread and cereal, too, will help flush that waste right out of you. so, raise your hand and pledge with your heart to start eating fiber. it's really quite smart. 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