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🚨 Why is everyone talking about cicadas? 🐜 Laine Farber from the Nature Nerds podcast is here with an insect update on the billions of cicadas that are about to swarm the skies across the United States. 🎞 Then, we look at the top five things cicadas have missed in the last 17 years! 🌐 We get the scoop on some of the top headlines from around the globe. 🐐 Plus, test your knowledge with the Triv...

🚀 We’re blasting off to explore some out-of-this-world space news! We learn what NASA rover Perseverance has been up to since it landed on Mars. 👨🏼‍🚀 Then, host Bethany Van Delft is joined by NASA Astronaut, photographer, and former Commander of the International Space Station, Terry Virts, to talk all things space! 🔭 We discuss some recent headlines. 🪐 Plus, test your knowledge with the tri...

❤️ We’re celebrating Mother’s Day and all the moms out there! 💐 When did people start celebrating Mother's Day? 🌷 Learn about all the most magnificent moms in the animal kingdom with our nature correspondent, Laine Farber. 🦸🏽‍♀️ Then, we're giving out some special awards to our favorite animated moms. Which mom character would you give an award? 🌷 Plus, test yourself with our Trivia Question...

Today we are recognizing Children's Mental Health Awareness Day! 🧠 Living through a pandemic can be mentally taxing for adults and kids, so our correspondent Ryan Nerz spoke to kids about how they’ve been feeling during the past year. 😊 Nature Nerds host, Laine Farber, breaks down what our brains crave. 🪥 Then, we discover a new innovative toothpaste tube that's intended to reduce waste. 🧘 Plu...

📋 How does the Census work, and why does it matter? 🏡 We get an update on the winner and loser states from the 2020 Census results! 🇺🇸 Then, get an update on Washington D.C.'s path to statehood. 🐨 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day! 📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter! 📸 Join us on Instagram ✍️ Visit our website for a list of sources used for this episode and a full episode transcript Learn m...

💯 What has President Biden been up to in the 100 days since his inauguration? And why does the 100 day mark even matter? What is an executive order? And how does it work? 🎮 How are doctors in New York planning to clear brain fog in Covid-19 patients? 📚 A high school in England received a package from a former student containing a library book that was overdue by 32 years. 🦜 Plus! The Trivia Qu...

Has the Biden administration achieved its goal to vaccinate 200-million Americans against Covid-19 during the president's first 100 days in office? 🥐 What did animal rescuers find in Poland when they responded to a call of a mysterious animal in a tree? 💙 We explore the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and learn how it affects everyone in different ways. 🍫 Then, we speak with with Maisie Soet...

🌍 As Earth week winds down, we recognize there’s always more we can do to help out our planet, which is why we're brining you even more Earth Day coverage! ♻️ We hear from our favorite Nature Nerd Laine Farber, as she explains the big impact of tiny microplastics on the environment. 🧒 Then, we're featuring even more from our interview with Callie Broaddus, the founder of Reserva, The Youth Land...

We recommend listening with a grown-up for this special episode. 👨🏽‍⚖️ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland brings us the outcome of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd in 2020. We learn about President Biden’s pledge to have the government work harder to fight systemic racism. 🇺🇸 Find out ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement with civil rights leader Alici...

Charge up your devices and get the download from The Ten News Screen Report! 🌎 Plan for what to watch on Earth Day with talks from youth activists like Greta Thunberg and Alexandria Villaseñor! ✈️ Be inspired by filmmakers Katie McEntire Wiatt and Binta Niambi Brown and their film Fly Like A Girl. 🏆 Get Five Fancy Facts about the Oscars to be award show ready for the film industry’s biggest nigh...

💻 What caused the global chip shortage? And why is it so hard to buy a Playstation 5? 😴 How does technology impact sleep? Jacob and Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast explain it for us!🔋 Did you know scientists are working on making a one-of-a kind battery out of fabric? 🕹 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day! 💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Clu...

👨‍⚖️ First, we discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd in 2020. We recommend listening with a grown-up. ⚖️ How does a trial like this work? 🌏 Then we learn about young activist Isra Hirsi, and the inspiring work she's doing with the US Youth Climate Strike.✊🏾 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day! 💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join...

🌎 How is Netflix cutting the amount of air pollution it produces and electricity it uses in half? 🌡 Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast explain the differences between Global Warming and Climate Change. What is the Greenhouse Effect, and how are people contributing to the rapid rise of the Earth's temperature? 👧🏾 Let's learn about Mari Copeny who, at 8 years old, garnered national att...

🏟 Why did Major League Baseball move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta? 🧢 As the 2021 MLB season gets into full swing, we learn about the mysterious origins of America’s pastime, and the truth about Abner Doubleday, the Father of Baseball. ⚾️ What's the longest game in MLB history? Which MLB player has the most homeruns? The answers to these questions and more in today's Fact Attack! 👩🏾 Plus! T...

👨‍⚕️On today's special Ask an Expert, we're joined by Dr. Bob Wachter, Chair, UCSF Dept. of Medicine, author, and guest host of In the Bubble! 🏖 He's answering questions around the pandemic and the Covid vaccines. Plus, some listener-submitted questions. 🏖 What will the Summer be like? 🏫 When can kids go to school without masks? 💉 Does it matter which vaccine you get? When does he think kids wi...

🤪 We're in the April Fool's Day spirit! Can you spot the prank in today’s two truths and a lie episode? It's harder than you think. 🏄‍♂️ Does surfer Dana McGregor really give surfing lessons to kids with the help of two goats named Pismo and Grover? 🔔 Did fast food company Taco Bell really purchase the Liberty Bell and rename the US landmark the Taco Liberty Bell? ⭐️ Did a huge star in a galax...

💐 Let's learn about four springtime holidays: Passover, Easter, Holi, and Ramadan! 📚 As National Reading Month comes to a close, we sit down with author of more than 30 books for children, Lisa Papademetriou and her grammar-obsessed alter ego, Ivana Correctya! 🏎 What is Formula 1 racing? How is Formula 1 different from NASCAR? 🥣 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day! 💯 Want even more awesome co...

🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 🎨 In this week's edition we look at emojis! 🤯 We're joined by Jennifer Daniel, chair of the emoji subcommittee at the Unicode Consortium, to get the full scoop on exploding heads and boomerangs in our full interview. 😀 Plus! The emoji-themed Trivia Question of the Day! 💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'...

👩🏽‍💼 The Senate confirmed Congresswoman Deb Haaland to become President Joe Biden’s Secretary of the Interior. Why is that a big deal? 👖 Why weren't some members of Congress allowed to wear pants until the 1970s? 🍄 Why are mushrooms the new hot topic in the world of space exploration? 🌮 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day! 💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'er...

⛹️‍♀️ We're bringing you an additional episode this week to highlight the recent discussion around inequality in men's and women's sports, after Oregon Ducks player Sedona Prince filmed a viral video in the Women's NCAA basketball workout room during March Madness. ⛹️‍♂️ Where else is there a difference? Listen to correspondent, Kenny Curtis, shine a spotlight on the gender pay gap in sports. 💰...

🕊 Following the tragic events that took place in Atlanta last week that resulted in eight people losing their lives, six of whom were of Asian descent, we take a look at the importance of allyship, and learn how everyone can be an ally to someone. 🌈 Then, we're joined by Jennifer Daniel, Chair of the Emoji Subcommittee for Unicode. We discuss the importance of inclusion in emojis, what emojis we...

🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 👩🏾‍🎨 In this week's edition we celebrate Women’s History Month! 👩🏻‍🌾 Let's kick things off with Five Fascinating Facts about Women’s History Month! 🖍 Then, the extended interview with the first ever “crayon activist” Bellen Woodard. 🎨 Named one of Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year honorees, we learn how she's making change with her...

👽 What has the NASA Perseverance rover been up to since it landed on Mars? 💙💛 Let's learn all about World Down Syndrome Day! ⛹️‍♂️ Then, college basketball fans get wild in March every year. What is March Madness all about? ⛹️‍♀️ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day! 💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today! 📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter! 📸 Join us...

⏰ Why has a movement against Daylight Saving developed in recent years? 💉 We know getting the COVID vaccine helps build immunity to the virus, but how can herd immunity help prevent COVID infections? Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast explain COVID herd immunity. 🐀 In today's Creature Feature, we learn how naked mole rats talk to each other using a unique dialect. 🍅 Plus! The Trivia...

🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 💰 This week it's the coin shortage edition. 🤑 Let's check in on an unexpected side effect of the Covid 19 pandemic we previously covered - the national coin shortage. 🐠 Then, visit an aquarium in North Carolina where they’ve figured out how to put their coins to good use. 🗺 Plus! What did two teenagers in Israel discover inside of an...