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  • June 11, 2026: World Cup Kickoff, El Nino, and Tim Ream

    June 11, 2026: World Cup Kickoff, El Nino, and Tim Ream
    Jun 11 2026

    The biggest World Cup ever kicks off with 48 teams, El Nino may be coming back, and America's surprising 38-year-old captain shows why experience matters. Plus, the second-page deep dive tells how the World Cup grew from 13 teams into the biggest show on Earth.
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    6 min
  • June 10, 2026: WWII Caves, Mars Scout, and Ancient Dentistry

    June 10, 2026: WWII Caves, Mars Scout, and Ancient Dentistry
    Jun 10 2026

    Explore the hidden cave network that changed a World War II battle, say goodbye to NASA's long-running Mars scout MAVEN, and meet Neanderthals who may have practiced dentistry 59,000 years ago. Plus, the deep dive traces dentistry from cave tools to modern braces.
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    6 min
  • June 9, 2026: Zombie Sea Cucumbers, Anthropic, and Knicks Fever

    June 9, 2026: Zombie Sea Cucumbers, Anthropic, and Knicks Fever
    Jun 10 2026

    Sea cucumber body parts that refuse to die, Anthropic's huge AI valuation, and New York Knicks fans flying in from everywhere lead this fast, kid-friendly Spark Times episode. Plus, the deep dive explains the battle of the AIs and why companies are racing to build the smartest machine.
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    6 min
  • April 24 2026: Cobra Kicking Birds, Domino the Frogfish, and SpaceX

    April 24 2026: Cobra Kicking Birds, Domino the Frogfish, and SpaceX
    Apr 24 2026
    Meet the bird that takes down cobras, dive in with Domino the frogfish, and blast off with SpaceX's satellite surge in this wild, wonder-filled Spark Times episode. Plus, the second-page deep dive explains how Starlink beams internet from space and why thousands of satellites raise new space-junk worries.
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    5 min
  • April 23 2026: Ancient Fossils, Tim Cook, and World Book Day

    April 23 2026: Ancient Fossils, Tim Cook, and World Book Day
    Apr 24 2026
    Discover ancient fossils rewriting the story of life, big changes at Apple as Tim Cook steps down, and a joyful World Book Day celebration in one fast, kid-friendly news episode. Plus, the second-page deep dive explores the Cambrian Explosion and the weird early creatures that changed life on Earth forever.
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    6 min
  • April 22 2026: Starbucks AI Drinks, Renewable Energy, and the Boston Marathon

    April 22 2026: Starbucks AI Drinks, Renewable Energy, and the Boston Marathon
    Apr 24 2026
    From AI-powered Starbucks drink picks to a world milestone in renewable energy and the excitement of the Boston Marathon, this Spark Times episode packs smart, upbeat news kids will want to share. Plus, the second-page deep dive reveals how Earth Day began and how one protest helped change environmental laws around the world.
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    5 min
  • Kids Daily News: Apple Ordered to Pay Big Money Over Watch Technology

    Kids Daily News: Apple Ordered to Pay Big Money Over Watch Technology
    Nov 27 2025

    A daily news podcast for curious kids ages 8–12. Each morning, SparkTimes explains world news, science, space, animals, and surprising stories in a clear, fun, kid-friendly way.

    Today’s News includes:

    • Apple Ordered to Pay Big Money Over Watch Technology
    • COP30 Climate Conference Disappoints
    • Hannah the Birthday Hippo
    • Deep-dive: What Are “Pygmy” Animals?

    Explore more cool stories at thesparktimes.com!Follow SparkTimes on Spotify so you never miss tomorrow’s news.
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    5 min
  • Kids Daily News: Why Some Snakes Can Eat Poisonous Frogs

    Kids Daily News: Why Some Snakes Can Eat Poisonous Frogs
    Nov 26 2025

    A daily news podcast for curious kids ages 8–12. Each morning, SparkTimes explains world news, science, space, animals, and surprising stories in a clear, fun, kid-friendly way.

    Today’s News includes:

    • Why Some Snakes Can Eat Poisonous Frogs
    • Indigenous Trails Come Alive!
    • Another Starship Explosion!
    • Deep-dive: Native Americans: The Trail of Tears

    Explore more cool stories at thesparktimes.com!Follow SparkTimes on Spotify so you never miss tomorrow’s news.
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    5 min