Thursday, July 22, 2026

Your daily kids news podcast.

Jaw-dropping video from Mars; Amazon has a breather; Commonwealth Games kick off; and why chimps love a cuddle.

After three years in space, the Psyche spacecraft has zoomed past Mars, sending home spectacular close-up views before using the planet’s gravity to slingshot itself towards a giant asteroid.

The Amazon rainforest has had far fewer wildfires this past year—a huge win for wildlife and for the planet.

Scientists have discovered wild chimpanzees cuddle before stressful moments.

The Commonwealth Games kick off in Scotland tomorrow, with more than 3,000 athletes chasing medals.

Squiz-E has sniffed out another online fake… false posts claiming Aussie swimming star Kyle Chalmers has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games. It’s another reminder to STOP, THINK and CHECK before you share.

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Optional Evergreen Extras!

Think/Feel/Infer 3-2-1 Exercise (3 important details from the Lowdown; 2 other things I learned; 1 question I still have)Find the Main Idea and Details