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Two spacecraft close in on Mercury, scientists find DNA links to personality, and study finds backyard birds bring joy!

White House ballroom construction moves forward, Navy crew ends eight-month sea stretch, and climbers create unusual problem on Mount Everest!

Amazon faces lawsuit over advertising charges, Greece protects ancient sites from wildfires, and Messi retires from Argentina national team!

Powerful floods sweep through Grand Canyon, U.S. Open begins with stunning upset, and perfectionism rises sharply among young people!

Nepal glacier collapse triggers major flooding, NASA launches powerful new telescope, and father and son discover prehistoric object on beach!

Meta settles child safety lawsuit, NASA calls off space telescope rescue, and Universal coaster screams rattle neighbors!

U.S. targets Iran with new sanctions, sleeping Tesla drivers raise safety concerns, and humpbacks surprisingly protest animals from orcas!

China deploys record number of factory robots, study finds NFL players risk brain disease, and scientists discover how early birds took flight!

Singapore pays families to have babies, Pluto’s planet status still sparks debate, and famous Maradona soccer ball sells for millions!

U.S. and Canada escalate trade war, data centers become surprise election issue, and Spider-Man swings past box office rivals!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️🩰 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about. This episode features Skylar Brandt, a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and one of the world’s leading ballerinas. Skylar joins Lily to talk about discovering her love of ballet as a child, the sacrifices she made while growing up, and the determination it took to turn her childhood dream into a career. Skylar also shares what she has learned about resilience — from recovering from injuries and handling criticism to managing nerves before major performances. She explains how taking on the role of Giselle pushed her outside her comfort zone and helped her discover abilities she didn’t know she had, and she gives listeners a glimpse into what a typical performance day is really like. Plus, Skylar talks about how ballet continues to evolve and offers advice for kids chasing big dreams of their own.

U.S. national debt tops $40 trillion, Harry and Meghan plan UK return, and hero goose helps save farm from fire!

Lake Powell’s water hits record low, Amazon expands drone deliveries across America, and clever dolphins use shells to hunt!

States take Meta back to court, Liechtenstein opens royal throne to women, and young grizzly escapes from Canadian zoo!

Webb Telescope finds ancient black hole, priceless paintings stolen from Sicilian museum, and Ferrari’s electric car smashes auction record!

Car tracking company responds to controversy, drought uncovers Rome’s hidden ancient bridge, and survey ranks best countries for expats!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about. This episode features Megan McDonald, best-selling author of the Judy Moody books, as well as Bunny and Clyde and The Fairy Door Diaries. Megan joins Lily to talk about how she became a writer, how growing up with four older sisters helped inspire her stories, and why reading is the best place for young writers to begin. Megan also shares how Judy Moody came to life, what inspired her funny Bunny and Clyde books, and how discovering a real fairy door sparked the magical world of The Fairy Door Diaries. She gives listeners a sneak peek at her newest book, Eliza and the Fairy Double, and offers great advice for kids who want to write their own stories someday.

Ticks spread farther south across America, U.S. cracks down on robot vacuums, and study shows dogs understand human expressions!

UN urges Afghan schools to reopen for girls, Bali works to bring back fireflies, and father’s stroller mile breaks world record!

Summer’s biggest meteor shower to peak tonight, powerful earthquake shakes Colombia, and France bans telemarketing calls!

Divers discover ancient Roman shipwreck, space mirror satellite plan sparks controversy, and capybaras crash government meeting in Brazil!

Total solar eclipse to arrive over parts of Europe, Pentagon releases mysterious new UFO videos, and world’s oldest cat turns 31!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about. This episode features Barbara Carroll Roberts, an author of children’s books including Nikki on the Line, A Rose Named Peace, and The Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter. She joins Lily to talk about her new illustrated nonfiction book, When George Washington Bowed to the New Nation, and the remarkable true story behind George Washington’s decision to give up power and return to life as a private citizen. Barbara also talks about becoming an author, her writing process, and why she hopes the book will inspire kids and families to learn more about this fascinating period in American history!

Court orders Meta to pay millions over child safety, Puerto Rico faces severe water shortage, and prodigy becomes youngest male professor ever!

SpaceX rocket crashes into moon, El Niño could make 2026 hottest year ever, and hidden carnivorous plant stuns scientists!

U.S. stock market hits record high, scientists discover massive ancient Amazon shapes, and small country Nauru officially changes its name!

Europe’s Danube River hits record-low water levels, peanut butter exhibit honors famous artist, and FIFA cancels controversial World Cup plan!

Spain’s border faces migrant surge, study reveals America’s happiest places to live, and Spider-Man proves superheroes still pack theaters!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about. This episode features Kate DiCamillo, one of the world’s most celebrated and influential children’s authors. The two-time Newbery Medal winner has introduced millions of readers to unforgettable characters in books including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, and the Mercy Watson series. She explains her writing process, discusses her new podcast StoryKind, and reflects on the power of stories to connect us!

Airline plans world’s longest nonstop flight, ancient fossil captures incredible food chain, and possible Home Alone reboot creates buzz!

College grads face toughest job market, FIFA faces revolt over World Cup plan, and runner reaches personal best with one shoe!

Powerful earthquake shakes southern Japan, 30 beluga whales begin international rescue, and online video leads to wildlife discovery!

Wildfires spread across France and Spain, student protest movement in India sparks change, and popcorn buckets become movie theater gold!

Brazil reports drop in Amazon forest fires, study finds apes use affection to keep the peace, and Punch the Monkey turns 1!

Welcome to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s new interview series! Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, exciting careers, and the questions kids are most curious about. Our first guest is award-winning author N. West Moss, talking about her beautiful book Birdy and the power of journaling!

U.S. to impose tariffs on dozens of nations, Japan heat reaches new extremes, and Jimothy the raccoon gains global fame!

Ukraine chooses new general for war, world’s best passports are ranked, and scientists use sewage to study diets!

France bans social media for children, UN warns billions cannot afford healthy food, and Louvre reopens gallery following jewerly heist!

Britain welcomes another new prime minister, Spain tackles overtourism in Barcelona, and hiker spots giant crater on Google Maps!

Spain wins World Cup, Germany rethinks Sunday shopping rules, and scientists find promising planet for life!

Wildfire smoke reaches major U.S. cities, big movie company deal faces challenge, and scientists discover new monkey species!

Massive star gobbles up nearby planet, plastic problems spark a shift in Japan, and scientists create bird-like robot!

U.S. House backs permanent daylight saving time, inflation slows as gas prices fall, and scientists discover sugar floating across space!

European Union weighs social media crackdown, world’s biggest basket seeks new owner, and Argentina launches solar-powered train!

Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI, NASA seeks volunteers for mock Moon mission, and T. rex fossil could sell for $30 million!

Grocery stores cut prices to compete, scientists witness new ocean floor forming, and snow rooms become luxury home trend!

Middle East ceasefire collapses, world’s most livable cities ranked, and Wimbledon and World Cup updates!

NATO leaders gather for summit, Canada and Turkey begin trade talks, and China advances important asteroid mission!

World Cup red card sparks controversy, AI companies race to stop copying, and Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun!

Australia toughens social media ban, NASA launches mission to save telescope, and Taylor Swift gets married!

Ocean temperatures reach record high, researchers discover medieval pain relief secrets, and America turns 250!

U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, extreme heat marches across America, and Paraguay’s World Cup win sparks national celebration!

U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on mail-in voting, solar energy makes history in the U.S., and scientists discover 1,000+ new sea species!

Middle East conflict tensions rise again, Europeans facing heat rethink air conditioning, and an update on Gracie the giraffe!

U.S. Supreme Court delivers important rulings, X-rays reveal secrets inside ancient letters, and Australian man named world’s loudest person!

Reflecting Pool renovation sparks national debate, giant ice tower helps Indian villages survive, and search continues for escaped giraffe in Texas!

Europe swelters under record-breaking heat, the UK marks 10 years since Brexit, and scientists discover a spring-powered spider!

UK Prime Minister steps down, world’s most sensitive radio telescope to be built, and Lionel Messi sets World Cup record!

Movie theaters see biggest crowds in years, Princess Catherine warns about screen time, and ancient Paris bridge turns into artwork!

New York celebrates Knicks’ victory, scientists measure quadrillions of miles of fungi, and delivery robots face backlash!

G7 world leaders meet in France, researchers discover volcanic ash surprise, and Obama Presidential Center opens!

Scientists discover corals reefs with hope, Pizza Hut is sold to new owners, and the world’s biggest bike ride returns!

World Cup matches begin, storm devastates world’s rarest ape, and TV giant buys Roku for billions!

Ceasefire announced in Middle East conflict, Knicks win the NBA finals, and father-son team breaks cycling world record!

World Cup kicks off, Serena Williams’ return hits a detour, and ice cream recall sparks allergy warning!

Everyday prices hit a painful milestone, deep-sea discovery reveals lost whale world, and kids are reading less for fun!

NASA announces Artemis III crew, study links city lights to worse allergies, and Serena Williams returns to tennis!

The NBA Finals reach a turning point, visitors to Spain hit a record high, and tourists turn shark sightings into science!

Study reveals challenge for urban birds, Zverev finally wins Grand Slam tennis title, and scientists discover East Asia’s tallest tree!

Canada bets big on artificial intelligence, Malaysia bans social media for kids, and a smuggled animal returns home safely!

Elon Musk nears trillionaire status, Google seeks to release millions of mosquitoes, and extinct birds return to the wild!

Fish help build oceans from within, tiny turtles make giant comeback splash, and Girl Scouts turn cookies into life-changing gift!

AI company Anthropic announces big news, meteor explodes off Massachusetts coast, and Taylor Swift releases Toy Story 5 song!

French fry town faces growing trouble, America has a new spelling champion, and Paris Saint-Germain wins Champions League!

Teens face brutal summer job crunch, American Ninja Warrior heads to the Olympics, and fish secretly nap just like humans!

Ferrari unveils electric supercar, NASA reveals giant moon base plans, and Toy Story to return this summer!

Pope Leo sounds alarm over AI, study reveals human impact on wildlife, and Japan tests robots for airport jobs!

U.S. and Iran edge toward peace deal, Mount Everest crowds break major record, and hurricane forecast brings good news!

Graduates boo AI’s uncertain future, National Weather Service redesigns storm maps, and Harvard cracks down on grade inflation!

Tiny daily workouts with huge health benefits, tourists arrested for Punch the Monkey stunt, and a new Swatch model causes pandemonium!

Jury rejects Elon Musk lawsuit, asteroid flies close past Earth, and Southwest Airlines bans humanoid robots!

Waymo cars go wild in Atlanta, Dua Lipa sues Samsung over photos, and cheap World Cup tickets finally released!

Russia-China talks follow Trump’s Beijing visit, company wants to dim sunlight globally, and Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest!

U.S. and China hold high-stakes talks, test scores keep slipping in U.S., and Middle East war disrupts faraway whale habitats!

Scientists discover hedgehogs’ superpower, French police catch church robbers, and the Met Gala faces backlash!

Artists go on strike at famous art festival, Ethiopian woman gives birth to quintuplets, and tennis players demand more prize money!

Legal fight erupts over TV show “The View,” the Pentagon releases hundreds of UFO files, and Colombia named world’s earliest-rising country!

Hackers cause chaos at thousands of schools, why America’s classrooms are growing emptier, and Fiji farmers predict cyclones without technology!

New York City congestion pricing sparks new concerns, whistling groups take Brazil by storm, and nature legend David Attenborough turns 100!

Scientists spot 27 possible two-sun planets, computer outage disrupts student exams, and copycat cockatoos stay safe by watching friends!

Driverless cars can now get tickets in California, world’s least-visited country opens up, and Netflix begins releasing films in theaters!

Massive sea lion makes waves in California, filmmaker’s Oscar goes missing on flight, and the historic victory behind Cinco de Mayo!

U.S. pulls 5,000 troops from Germany, Spirit Airlines shuts down, and Build-A-Bear issues product recall!

U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown ends, oil prices hit a high, French bus drives into River Seine…and a special surprise for our 100th episode!

Dramatic rescue sends Timmy the Whale back home, red carpets roll out in U.S. for British royals, and world’s oldest penguin celebrates 38th birthday!

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO face off in court, scientists confirm birds are living dinosaurs, and flying taxis launch in New York City!

New evidence shows early humans were skilled hunters, Taylor Swift fights AI over voice and image, and New York City trades late nights for early dinners!

British royals make United States visit, two runners break marathon’s two-hour barrier, and rare 1600s navigation device heads to auction!

Ping pong robot beats top human players, giant whale gatherings stun scientists, and Nutella launches first new flavor in 60 years!

Super AI exposes thousands of hidden flaws, historic “Earthset” filmed from Artemis II, and bizarre LEGO theft scheme uncovered!

LA schools rethink student screen time, why fruit peels should not be wasted, and non-profit donates 25,000 books to children in need!

Apple names a new CEO, Middle East conflict impacts food security, and a heist of 400,000 KitKat candy bars!

Research reveals benefits of walking in the rain, hot air balloon lands in backyard, and squishy toys are flying off shelves!

More people buying electric vehicles, an ant “car wash” discovered in the desert, and a Titanic life vest goes up for auction!

Invasive mushroom spreading across forests, man jailed for smuggling thousands of ants, and airline adds bunk beds for passengers!

Two Antarctic species added to the endangered list, Hershey responds to chocolate backlash, and a $1 million Picasso—selling for just $100?!

An update on the conflict in the Middle East, original pieces of the Eiffel Tower being auctioned, and golfer Rory McIlroy makes Masters history!

Artemis II astronauts complete their mission, Hungary elects a new prime minister, and NeeDohs toys are selling out in stores!

A Super El Niño could hit later this year, scientist reveals the most painful insect stings, and a rapper falls victim to a $60K credit card fraud!

A ceasefire announced in the Middle East conflict, how AI is changing Internet searches, and a futuristic 3D-printed bridge in Singapore!

Museum heists in Europe, a discovery about the history of dogs and humans, and a new ranking of the world’s most polite countries!

Artemis II hits a $23 million toilet problem, India prepares to count the world’s largest population, and Norway continues an Easter tradition involving crime novels!

Artemis II launches towards the Moon, robotaxis hit a setback in China, and Japan celebrates cherry blossom season!

Guilty verdict in a landmark social media trial, how phone bans are helping students in the Netherlands, and the surprising history of spring break in the U.S.!

The wealth gap in the U.S. continues to grow, a new list of countries with the worst air pollution, and Super Mario Galaxy movie is coming to theaters!

Outer space is becoming crowded with junk, the surprising origins of spring cleaning, and the most popular movie of 2026 so far!

Study shows global warming might be accelerating, a meteor streaks across the U.S., and “dusking” ritual is revived in the Netherlands!

The economic impact of the Middle East conflict, Champions League soccer moves to quarterfinals, and Punch the Monkey finds a friend and helps others!

Major U.S. airport delays and disruptions, an invention to record your ideas, and the science of stinky feet!

Millions without power in Cuba, teenagers create a billion-dollar business, and a boy’s message in a bottle travels the ocean!

Scientists discover sea levels higher than expected, the amazing origin of the game Candy Land, and fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day!

An update on the conflict in Iran, amazing science showing how bumblebees survive underwater, and surprising Stone Age cooking secrets!

A big combination of two entertainment companies, an iceberg disappearing after 40 years on the move, and wired headphones making a comeback!

U.S. government releases updated inflation data, air taxis poised to take flight in the U.S., and a rapper is elected as Nepal’s prime minister!

Gas prices rise amid concerns about oil disruptions, LEGO growth outpaces the toy industry, and scientists discover live possums believed to long extinct!

New report about which jobs are most at risk from AI, discovery of a dinosaur fossil compared to the Rosetta Stone, and invisible sidewalk art that appears when it rains!

An update on the conflict in Iran, big discovery involving the world’s most famous violins, and a perspective on viral trends for our 67th episode!

The U.S. Supreme Court steps into a gerrymandering dispute, new research examines how animals developed two eyes, and “Hoppers” hits theaters!

Giant tortoises return to a Galápagos island after nearly 200 years, the Netherlands elects its youngest ever prime minister, and a famous Dutch painting is rediscovered after 65 years!

Canada and India reach a large trade deal, a rising conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and a new discovery about Saturn’s biggest moon!

Conflict erupts in Iran and broader Middle East, NASA updates its Artemis moon mission plans, and researchers discover how caterpillars sneakily enter ant colonies!

A New York City snowball fight gone wrong, missing chocolate in “chocolatey” snacks, and world record-setting collection of Jellycats!

Sugar cube-sized animal discovered, new study says humans are not built for modern life, and daredevil sets a world record for skysurfing!

The U.S. State of the Union address, the Louvre Museum director resigns, and Japan restricts cherry blossom festivals!

Major blizzard hits the U.S. Northeast, a kite festival returns to Pakistan, and an invention using seaweed to reduce plastic waste!

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down tariffs, the Winter Olympics come to an end, and Punch the monkey melts hearts around the world!

Social media company leader testifies on trial, another setback for the Louvre, and increasingly popular TV shows made just for pets!

Important talks on Iran and Ukraine, man who avoided police for years found at Olympics, and highlights of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show!

The strained U.S.-Europe relationship, Olympics toy mascots in great demand, and a 6-year-old Girl Scout cookies superseller!

Key U.S. greenhouse gas ruling revoked, full solar eclipse today in Antarctica, and Italy’s Lovers’ Arch collapses on Valentine’s Day!

Another possible U.S. government shutdown, major California wildlife bridge nears completion, and Valentine’s Day traditions around the world!

Future Winter Olympics locations in jeopardy, teen sets record speed for mile run, and researchers discover apes can do imaginary play!

Olympic medals falling apart, British Museum buys long-lost royal necklace, and newborn Smithsonian elephant you can help name!

Elon Musk turns his attention from Mars to the moon, rock climbers discover an 80 million-year-old stampede, and a 4-year-old is mistakenly called for jury duty!

The business of Super Bowl ads, a heroic teen who saved his family at sea, and two tourists accidentally locked in a Scottish castle!

UPS to lay off 30,000 people, new list of highest-paid female athletes, and K-pop drives a surge in Korean language learners!

New global survey reveals people’s concerns, record snow drought in the Western U.S., and tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz makes history!

Brief U.S. government shutdown ends, major NASA space mission is delayed, and “house burping” gains popularity!

U.S. and India reach a trade deal, a brand-new Winter Olympics sport, and a teen helping others with LEGOs!

Historic slowdown in U.S. population growth, social media companies on trial, and a volcano with blue “lava”!

Tesla discontinues two car models, the largest-ever U.S. Winter Olympics team, and a library book returned 36 years later!

Microsoft’s water usage surges, Oscar nominations, and a new trail in the Canadian Rocky Mountains!

Oldest wooden human tools discovered, another possible U.S. government shutdown, and water shortages around the world!

Update on Winter Storm Fern, France bans phones in high schools, and extreme heat at the Australian Open!

A piano-playing octopus, the first wheelchair user to go to space, and new rankings of the best and worst U.S. airlines!

Major snowstorm expected in the U.S., a nine-year-old tennis phenom, and confirmation that horses can smell fear!

New findings on how Egypt’s Great Pyramids were built, surveillance video of the Louvre museum heist, and flying cars becoming reality!

The limits of screen time limits, a medieval city discovered under a lake, and Saks Fifth Avenue goes bankrupt!

China’s declining birthrate, Venus Williams making history, and an English beach covered in French fries!

New U.S. nutrition guidelines, the latest on U.S. and Greenland, and fun facts about Greenland!

Updated vaccine recommendations, the comeback of European wildcats, and new YouTube parental controls!

Facts about the moon, an increase in U.S. carbon pollution, and the evacuation of an astronaut from space!

Golden Globe Awards 2026, a new autistic Barbie, and facial recognition technology to stop shoplifting!

Melting permafrost in Alaska, live-action “Tangled” movie, and ancient ice!

Rare twin mountain gorillas born, the dangers of ball sports, and dogs’ ability to learn words!

A heroic neighbor, upcoming skywatching events, and the discovery of message in a bottle from World War I!

A $3.2 million fish, the positive effects of food and sleep, and a new partnership for self-driving cars!

Facts about sheep, new cable car system in Paris, and 100-year-old twin sisters!

Most overused words in 2025, New Year’s resolutions, and a new #1 producer of electric vehicles!

Fun facts about seasons, the end of Australia’s longest-running TV show, and the start of Australia’s social media ban for kids!

Christmas traditions around the world, the winter solstice, and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree!

Japan returns its last pandas to China, glaciers melting faster, and orcas and dolphins team up!

Make-your-own Barbie, Guinness World Record for 11-year-old video game creator, and the largest spider web ever discovered!

The Olympic torch relay, polar bears’ DNA adapting to climate change, and Taylor Swift’s #1 listener in 2025!

Another museum heist, a 13-year-old advocate for people with food allergies, and the spread of super flu!

Scientists discover the earliest known man-made fire, a trash-filled Toronto water basin transforms, and astronauts return to Earth!

Scam artists impersonating celebrities, the Winter Olympics approaching, and an underwater mountain teeming with sharks!

World War II code breakers, a three-year-old chess master, and a shrinking mountain!

Gardeners find gold treasure in their backyard, a 15-year-old wins the International Children’s Peace Prize, and scientists discover a dinosaur highway!

We will be returning with full episodes on Monday, but in the meantime a quick joke for the road!

First-edition “Superman” comic discovered in attic, winter is around the corner, and the Rockettes turn 100!

Stinky cheese competition, “The Wild Robot” series, and the world’s longest undersea tunnel!

Multicolored blob moving across the ocean floor, bridges being built above highways to protect crossing animals, and legendary ballerina Misty Copeland retires!

An interesting discovery on an asteroid, record-setting Black Friday sales, and a strong first weekend for “Zootopia 2”!

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, six-year-olds giving back to their community, and a 141-year-old tortoise!

A newly crowned largest city in the world, more arrests in the aftermath of the Louvre heist, and a celebrity wild turkey in New York City!

Australia bans social media for kids, a 3-year-old is treated for rare disease, and the COP30 Climate Conference comes to a close!

Trump and Mamdani meet, Bach music is discovered, and records are set at art auctions!

A possible peace plan is in the works for the war in Ukraine, Doja Cat starts and defends her tour, and Thanksgiving traffic is expected to set records!

Celebrating World Children’s Day, a unique dinosaur fossil has been discovered, and “Wicked For Good” is coming to theaters tomorrow!

Princess Kate breaks silence, Brazil hosts climate conference, and Medicare costs increase.

Teenager creates affordable housing portal, Jeff Bezos creates AI start-up, and a primer on 6-7!

U.S. government shutdown ends, storms on the West Coast, and friendly tennis rivalry!

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