CNN 10 How student chefs are reimagining school lunch
Oct 9, 2025
Investigations are ongoing into the Palisades Fire, with a suspect recently arrested. Meanwhile, students in New York are whipping up creative and healthier school lunch options through an exciting competition. In chemistry news, the latest Nobel Prize was awarded for groundbreaking work that could enhance environmental sustainability. Plus, hear about a father-son duo attempting a world cycling record and a touching story of ocean awareness sparked by a long-lost message in a bottle.
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Arrest Linked To Deadly Palisades Blaze
- Jonathan Rindernacht is accused of starting the Palisades fire after dropping off a passenger and walking up a trail.
- The blaze killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 structures in California earlier this year.
Students Design Winning School Lunches
- New York City high school students designed recipes that meet strict nutrition standards and won a citywide competition.
- The winners, honey garlic chicken with broccoli and a Greek cucumber salad, are now served across the city's cafeterias.
Cooking Program Teaches Life And Policy Lessons
- The student program teaches teamwork, creativity, leadership, and real kitchen skills while aligning with Mayor Eric Adams' healthy-eating push.
- Officials say student feedback is essential to improving menus under strict low-sugar, low-sodium rules.
