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Your daily kids news podcast.This weekend at the Paris Olympics was full of inspiring stories! Meg Harris, despite her hearing impairment, swam to victory with her team in the 4x100m relay, winning gold for the fourth time in a row! Meanwhile, Matt Dawson of the Australian men's hockey team showed incredible dedication by having part of his finger amputated to compete! What a weekend!Iconic Olympic PostersWildfires are causing devastation in Canada’s Rocky Mountains and California. High temperatures and dry conditions have led to the worst fires in years, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate.Even astronauts are catching Olympic fever! The crew aboard the International Space Station held their own zero-gravity Olympics, including events like sprinting and weightlifting.In Tasmania, a herd of feral cows is causing chaos in Lebrina, knocking down fences and causing accidents. These rogue cows are quite the handful, and no one knows where they came from or why they're roaming free!International Tiger DayFor the full episode transcript, click here.

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Your daily kids news podcast.It may be cold where you are, but Earth's temperature just hit a new high! Scientists are worried about the planet's warming trend, but there's hope as more homes switch to solar power.The NRL Women's season is here! Tonight, the Knights take on the Roosters, marking the start of the biggest year yet for women's rugby league. With more teams and fans, it's a great time to be in the sport.In a fun twist, France has released stamps that smell like fresh baguettes to celebrate the upcoming Olympics. Imagine sending a letter that smells like a French bakery! It's like a tasty trip to Paris with every sniff.A runaway tortoise caused a train delay in England! Solomon, the tortoise, escaped and ended up on the tracks. Luckily, the driver saved the day by stopping the train and safely delivering Solomon to a vet. What a shell-raiser of an adventure!For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily, kids news podcast.Big news in US politics: President Joe Biden won't run for a second term, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s eyeing the Democratic spot. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has his party's support.While the US battles a heatwave, animals at Florida’s Palm Beach Zoo are keeping cool with special ice treats. Black bears have ice piles, sea otters munch on fishy ice blocks, tigers enjoy frozen goat milk, and giant tortoises get refreshing hose sprays. Check out the fun video here!Scientists are using Minecraft to train AI to create maps just like humans. By watching players navigate complex worlds, neural networks—special brain-like programs—learn to predict landscapes. This research might even reveal more about how our own brains work.The Paris Olympics start tonight with early competitions in rugby, archery, handball, and football. Australia’s Rugby 7s face Samoa at 11:30 PM, and the Matildas play Germany on Friday. Don’t miss the spectacular opening ceremony along the Seine River on Saturday morning. Let the games begin!For the full episode transcript, click here.

We'll take you through WHEN the Ancient Olympics happened; WHAT sports the athletes participated in and; WHO competed in these ancient games.For the full episode transcript, click here.LINKS:Squiz Kids Shortcut Classroom Resources.Pankration men's final video.Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games.

Your daily kids news podcast.A huge tech crash on Friday made supermarket checkouts freeze, airline check-ins stop, and even took TV stations off-air! But the tech wizards fixed it fast. Keep your eyes peeled, though—cyber scammers might be sneaky after this!It's been 55 years since Neil Armstrong first stepped on the Moon, calling it "one giant leap for mankind." Now, countries are planning to send astronauts back and even build a Moon base.Giant panda numbers have jumped to 1,900 from 1,100 in the 1980s. Thanks to zoo conservation programs, these cuddly creatures are making a comeback. Check out this cute video.Perms are trendy again, but it's boys who want the curls this time! And Hello Kitty is celebrating her 50th birthday with a surprising twist!For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Your daily kids news podcast.Up in Western Australia, scientists are tackling a real-life cane toad invasion! These pesky toads are spreading, causing havoc for native wildlife. But there's hope!New York City had a sky-high surprise yesterday when a meteor zoomed across the Manhattan skyline!The State of Origin decider was a nail-biter! After 65 minutes without a try, NSW Blues finally broke through, scoring twice in quick succession to win 14-4 against Queensland.Squiz-E the Newshound is back with a warning! Following a fake assassination attempt on former President Trump, social media is buzzing with wild conspiracy theories.Your Shortcut to Invasive Species.Nelson Mandela video explainer.For the full episode transcript, click here. 

Your daily kids news podcast.Get ready to be amazed! Italian scientists found a giant cave on the moon using NASA's radar. It's as deep as a Rugby League field is long and might lead to an underground moon world! This could be the perfect spot for future moon bases, keeping astronauts safe from the harsh lunar surface.Meet Eamonn Keaveney, the Irishman who unicycled 495 kilometres across Ireland in just over five days, earning a Guinness World Record! Despite a sprained ankle, Eamonn pushed through 12-hour days. This isn’t his first record—he's also the champ of the longest barefoot journey! Way to go, Eamonn, you’re one wheel-y impressive dude!Meet Sharwood, the incredible doggy blood donor! This eight-year-old pooch has saved the lives of 160 dogs by donating his blood. Despite retiring, Sharwood's legacy as a life-saver will continue to inspire. Sharwood, Squiz Kids salutes you for being a true canine hero!Astronauts no longer need to wear uncomfortable adult diapers during spacewalks! Inspired by sci-fi, researchers have developed a system to recycle pee into drinking water. With NASA's Artemis moon missions approaching, this new tech will be a game-changer. Future astronauts might sip on recycled space juice while exploring the moon! Cheers to that!For the full episode transcript, click here.Squiz Kids website

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're off to France, the land of croissants, cheese, and the Eiffel Tower! This beautiful country, known for its rich culture and history, is the most visited in the world. Along the way, we'll learn some French language, explore its iconic landmarks, and discover the secrets of French cuisine. So buckle up and join us on the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner for an exciting adventure to France!For the full episode transcript, click here.LINKS:Virtual Tour of the Louvre: https://www.louvre.fr/en/online-toursFrance's Gourmet School Lunches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovO18E-hgewFrench Onion Soup recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017256-french-onion-soupBaguette recipe: https://momsdish.com/baguetteJeu de la barbichette/ Game of the goatee: https://www.whistlefritz.com/la-barbichette/Squiz Kids Website