Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids

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!