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Scientists discover hedgehogs’ superpower, French police catch church robbers, and the Met Gala faces backlash!

Artists go on strike at famous art festival, Ethiopian woman gives birth to quintuplets, and tennis players demand more prize money!

Legal fight erupts over TV show “The View,” the Pentagon releases hundreds of UFO files, and Colombia named world’s earliest-rising country!

Hackers cause chaos at thousands of schools, why America’s classrooms are growing emptier, and Fiji farmers predict cyclones without technology!

New York City congestion pricing sparks new concerns, whistling groups take Brazil by storm, and nature legend David Attenborough turns 100!

Scientists spot 27 possible two-sun planets, computer outage disrupts student exams, and copycat cockatoos stay safe by watching friends!

Driverless cars can now get tickets in California, world’s least-visited country opens up, and Netflix begins releasing films in theaters!

Massive sea lion makes waves in California, filmmaker’s Oscar goes missing on flight, and the historic victory behind Cinco de Mayo!

U.S. pulls 5,000 troops from Germany, Spirit Airlines shuts down, and Build-A-Bear issues product recall!

U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown ends, oil prices hit a high, French bus drives into River Seine…and a special surprise for our 100th episode!

Dramatic rescue sends Timmy the Whale back home, red carpets roll out in U.S. for British royals, and world’s oldest penguin celebrates 38th birthday!

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO face off in court, scientists confirm birds are living dinosaurs, and flying taxis launch in New York City!

New evidence shows early humans were skilled hunters, Taylor Swift fights AI over voice and image, and New York City trades late nights for early dinners!

British royals make United States visit, two runners break marathon’s two-hour barrier, and rare 1600s navigation device heads to auction!

Ping pong robot beats top human players, giant whale gatherings stun scientists, and Nutella launches first new flavor in 60 years!

Super AI exposes thousands of hidden flaws, historic “Earthset” filmed from Artemis II, and bizarre LEGO theft scheme uncovered!

LA schools rethink student screen time, why fruit peels should not be wasted, and non-profit donates 25,000 books to children in need!

Apple names a new CEO, Middle East conflict impacts food security, and a heist of 400,000 KitKat candy bars!

Research reveals benefits of walking in the rain, hot air balloon lands in backyard, and squishy toys are flying off shelves!

More people buying electric vehicles, an ant “car wash” discovered in the desert, and a Titanic life vest goes up for auction!

Invasive mushroom spreading across forests, man jailed for smuggling thousands of ants, and airline adds bunk beds for passengers!

Two Antarctic species added to the endangered list, Hershey responds to chocolate backlash, and a $1 million Picasso—selling for just $100?!

An update on the conflict in the Middle East, original pieces of the Eiffel Tower being auctioned, and golfer Rory McIlroy makes Masters history!

Artemis II astronauts complete their mission, Hungary elects a new prime minister, and NeeDohs toys are selling out in stores!

A Super El Niño could hit later this year, scientist reveals the most painful insect stings, and a rapper falls victim to a $60K credit card fraud!

A ceasefire announced in the Middle East conflict, how AI is changing Internet searches, and a futuristic 3D-printed bridge in Singapore!

Museum heists in Europe, a discovery about the history of dogs and humans, and a new ranking of the world’s most polite countries!

Artemis II hits a $23 million toilet problem, India prepares to count the world’s largest population, and Norway continues an Easter tradition involving crime novels!

Artemis II launches towards the Moon, robotaxis hit a setback in China, and Japan celebrates cherry blossom season!

Guilty verdict in a landmark social media trial, how phone bans are helping students in the Netherlands, and the surprising history of spring break in the U.S.!

The wealth gap in the U.S. continues to grow, a new list of countries with the worst air pollution, and Super Mario Galaxy movie is coming to theaters!

Outer space is becoming crowded with junk, the surprising origins of spring cleaning, and the most popular movie of 2026 so far!

Study shows global warming might be accelerating, a meteor streaks across the U.S., and “dusking” ritual is revived in the Netherlands!

The economic impact of the Middle East conflict, Champions League soccer moves to quarterfinals, and Punch the Monkey finds a friend and helps others!

Major U.S. airport delays and disruptions, an invention to record your ideas, and the science of stinky feet!

Millions without power in Cuba, teenagers create a billion-dollar business, and a boy’s message in a bottle travels the ocean!

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!