Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.

This episode features Barbara Carroll Roberts, an author of children’s books including Nikki on the Line, A Rose Named Peace, and The Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter. She joins Lily to talk about her new illustrated nonfiction book, When George Washington Bowed to the New Nation, and the remarkable true story behind George Washington’s decision to give up power and return to life as a private citize...

Court orders Meta to pay millions over child safety, Puerto Rico faces severe water shortage, and prodigy becomes youngest male professor ever!

SpaceX rocket crashes into moon, El Niño could make 2026 hottest year ever, and hidden carnivorous plant stuns scientists!

U.S. stock market hits record high, scientists discover massive ancient Amazon shapes, and small country Nauru officially changes its name!

Europe’s Danube River hits record-low water levels, peanut butter exhibit honors famous artist, and FIFA cancels controversial World Cup plan!

Spain’s border faces migrant surge, study reveals America’s happiest places to live, and Spider-Man proves superheroes still pack theaters!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.

This episode features Kate DiCamillo, one of the world’s most celebrated and influential children’s authors. The two-time Newbery Medal winner has introduced millions of readers to unforgettable characters in books including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, and the Mercy Watson series. She explains her writing process, discusses her new podcast StoryKind, and reflects on the power of stories to connect us!

Airline plans world’s longest nonstop flight, ancient fossil captures incredible food chain, and possible Home Alone reboot creates buzz!

College grads face toughest job market, FIFA faces revolt over World Cup plan, and runner reaches personal best with one shoe!

Powerful earthquake shakes southern Japan, 30 beluga whales begin international rescue, and online video leads to wildlife discovery!

Wildfires spread across France and Spain, student protest movement in India sparks change, and popcorn buckets become movie theater gold!

Brazil reports drop in Amazon forest fires, study finds apes use affection to keep the peace, and Punch the Monkey turns 1!

Welcome to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s new interview series! Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, exciting careers, and the questions kids are most curious about. Our first guest is award-winning author N. West Moss, talking about her beautiful book Birdy and the power of journaling!

U.S. to impose tariffs on dozens of nations, Japan heat reaches new extremes, and Jimothy the raccoon gains global fame!

Ukraine chooses new general for war, world’s best passports are ranked, and scientists use sewage to study diets!

France bans social media for children, UN warns billions cannot afford healthy food, and Louvre reopens gallery following jewerly heist!

Britain welcomes another new prime minister, Spain tackles overtourism in Barcelona, and hiker spots giant crater on Google Maps!

Spain wins World Cup, Germany rethinks Sunday shopping rules, and scientists find promising planet for life!

Wildfire smoke reaches major U.S. cities, big movie company deal faces challenge, and scientists discover new monkey species!

Massive star gobbles up nearby planet, plastic problems spark a shift in Japan, and scientists create bird-like robot!

U.S. House backs permanent daylight saving time, inflation slows as gas prices fall, and scientists discover sugar floating across space!

European Union weighs social media crackdown, world’s biggest basket seeks new owner, and Argentina launches solar-powered train!

Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI, NASA seeks volunteers for mock Moon mission, and T. rex fossil could sell for $30 million!

Grocery stores cut prices to compete, scientists witness new ocean floor forming, and snow rooms become luxury home trend!

Middle East ceasefire collapses, world’s most livable cities ranked, and Wimbledon and World Cup updates!

NATO leaders gather for summit, Canada and Turkey begin trade talks, and China advances important asteroid mission!

World Cup red card sparks controversy, AI companies race to stop copying, and Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun!

Australia toughens social media ban, NASA launches mission to save telescope, and Taylor Swift gets married!

Ocean temperatures reach record high, researchers discover medieval pain relief secrets, and America turns 250!

U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, extreme heat marches across America, and Paraguay’s World Cup win sparks national celebration!

U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on mail-in voting, solar energy makes history in the U.S., and scientists discover 1,000+ new sea species!

Middle East conflict tensions rise again, Europeans facing heat rethink air conditioning, and an update on Gracie the giraffe!

U.S. Supreme Court delivers important rulings, X-rays reveal secrets inside ancient letters, and Australian man named world’s loudest person!

Reflecting Pool renovation sparks national debate, giant ice tower helps Indian villages survive, and search continues for escaped giraffe in Texas!

Europe swelters under record-breaking heat, the UK marks 10 years since Brexit, and scientists discover a spring-powered spider!

UK Prime Minister steps down, world’s most sensitive radio telescope to be built, and Lionel Messi sets World Cup record!

Movie theaters see biggest crowds in years, Princess Catherine warns about screen time, and ancient Paris bridge turns into artwork!

New York celebrates Knicks’ victory, scientists measure quadrillions of miles of fungi, and delivery robots face backlash!

G7 world leaders meet in France, researchers discover volcanic ash surprise, and Obama Presidential Center opens!

Scientists discover corals reefs with hope, Pizza Hut is sold to new owners, and the world’s biggest bike ride returns!