The Global Wrap: The Great Data Center Wars, 3.2-Billion-Year-Old Space Crops, and Super Bowl Style at the World Cup

Welcome back to The Global Wrap—the weekly news podcastfor kids, by a kid! Here’s where we break down the biggest stories of the week in economics, markets, science, and moreThis week, Declan breaks down three massive stories shapingour past, present, and future:The Great Data Center Wars 🏢:AI feels invisible, but it lives in massive, resource-hungry warehouses. Declan explains why New York is hitting the pause button, what "NIMBY" means, and how a data center in Louisiana is landing local school teachers $50,000 bonuses.The 3.2-Billion-Year-Old Farming Blueprint 🌱: Scientists just used supercomputers to reverse-engineer an extinct primordial enzyme. Learn how this genetic time-travel experiment could eliminate polluting fertilizers on Earth and create the ultimate manual for farming on Mars.A History-Making World Cup Final ⚽: Argentina and England delivered the drama on the pitch, but the final is rewriting the rulebook off of it. We look at themassive 11-minute Super Bowl-style halftime show featuring Shakira and BTS, and the brand-new, diamond-encrusted championship rings...and the Americanization of the World Cup.Stay informed. Stay curious.New here? Hit Follow to start your week with Declanand get the simple breakdown of the world's biggest headlines every weekend.Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to never miss a Wrap!