Good morning and welcome the kid news. I'm Kim. Today is Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

And we begin with the President of the United States waiting into an issue that is front and center for 50 million American kids.

At a White House event yesterday, Mr. Trump said,

come fall, it'll be time for students to return to the classroom.

And he'll be putting pressure on governors to make it happen.

Ultimately though he said the decision will be left to local lawmakers based on the state of the

coronavirus in their particular area. The news comes as the infection curve surges in dozens

of states with Texas and Florida hardest hit. Even so, Disney World in Orlando is

pushing forward with plans to reopen.

Tomorrow and Friday annual passholders will get a chance to visit the park before the official

reveal on Sunday. History has been made in the sporting world.

24-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes just signed the biggest

contract for an athlete ever.

It's worth $503 million over 10 years,

making him the first half billion dollar player on the planet.

Another quarterback is also in the news this morning.

Colin Kappernik has teamed up with Disney and E-SPN to make a documentary series

about his life. The former 49er was exiled from the League in 2016 when he took

a knee during the National Anthem to highlight racial inequity and protest police brutality,

issues that are now back in the headlines.

The show will reportedly focus on the intersection of sports, culture, and race.

As for getting back on the field, sources say he's in excellent shape and ready to play,

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