Good morning and welcome to Kid News, I'm Kim.

Today is Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, and we begin with a cosmic discovery that could

leave you hankering for us some more.

Astronomers using a special telescope in Arizona found a planet that appears soft and fluffy

and has the density of a marshmallow.

Located about 580 light years from Earth, the planet called TOI-3757B is less than half

the density of Saturn, one quarter the density of water, and pretty darn comparable to what

you use to make rice crispy treats.

According to the Good News Network, it would also float if it could be put into a giant

cosmic bathtub.

Scientists say they aren't sure why it's got all the characteristics of a marshmallow,

but say NASA's new James Webb telescope could help shed light on its puffy nature.

If you want to learn more about outer space, check out the latest Who Smarded Episode.

It's another great podcast for kids that covers science, tech, and history in a fun way.

You can find it anywhere you get your podcasts, and there's more information on their website

whosmarded.com.

Election officials are keeping a close eye on a possible paper shortage, putting a strain

on next week's midterm elections.

According to ABC News, officials are worried they could run out of ballots, envelopes,

and voter registration materials, as paper mills haven't fully recovered from pandemic

production cuts and labor shortages.

Industry officials say US elections require 30 million pounds of paper, and the biggest concern

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