The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

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  Summer Rewind: Competitive Eating and Pyrotechnics! 🎆 03.07.2026 14m

  We're going back in time for one of our favorite episodes! It’s July 4th! Time for fireworks and BBQ. 🇺🇸 Hear about how the holiday has been celebrated in the past. 🧨 Contributors Jacob and Olivia Rozencwaig, from the Curious Kid Podcast, breakdown the science behind fireworks. 🌭 Have you ever wondered about those competitive eating contests? We have an expert at The Ten News! Correspondent Ryan Nerz, takes us behind the hot dog table and shares how competitive eaters train for their big day. 🏆 From the headlines: 🐋 A hungry humpback and a message in a bottle. ✅ What is being served this year at some July 4th picnics? Find out in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐 📧 Do you have something to tell us? Email us! 📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter! 📸 Join us on Instagram 🌍 Support the show and donate today.
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  The Ten News Summer Deep Dive 12.06.2026 21m

  Summer break is here, which means Season 6 is going out with a bang 💥 Ryan and Pam preview everything shaping up this summer from America’s 250th birthday celebrations and major sporting events to the biggest movies hitting theaters... and more! 🇺🇸⚾️🍿 Plus, we’re diving into The Week Junior's Summer of Reading program with Executive Director Mindy Walker, who also shares some recs from The 50 Books Kids Love Most right now. 📚 And for our final trivia of the season? We’re heading into vacation mode and diving deep into the world’s oceans 🌊
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  Summer Sneak Peeks, Wild World of Sports, and Gaming BTS 11.06.2026 14m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. It's National 🌽 Day 2. Summer Solstice Sneak Peek 👀🌞 3. Creatures Uncovered 🔎 4. Return of the Giant Pandas 🐼 5. Making History in Monaco 🏎️ 🏁 6. Tswift 🤝 Toy Story 🤠 7. Minecraft Memories 🧱 8. Gaming BTS with Ryan 🎮 9. Baseball Blooper ⚾️ 10. A Summer Grand Slam 🎾
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  Pride Month, Pokémon Palooza, and T. Rex Trivia 04.06.2026 16m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 2. U.S. Team Roster Reveal ⚽️ 3. BTS 🤝 Oreo 🍪🎸 4. It's a Pokémon Party 🎉 5. Un-bean-lievable Flavors 🫘 6. Iran War Update 🇮🇷 7. NASA's New Missions 🚀 8. Timmy the Whale 🐋💔 9. A Tail-wagging Reunion 🪖🐶 10. Tiny, but Mighty 🦖 Help us lock in our 7th Season! Support the show here.
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  Indy & Wienie 500, the Ebola Outbreak, and Egg-citing Science 28.05.2026 14m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. Race Weekend Recap 🏎️🌭 2. NBA Conference Finals 🏀 3. Mini Marathon, Big Inspiration ❤️ 4. AI Goes Whale Watching 🐋 5. SoCal Wildfire 🔥 6. Ebola Outbreak 🦠 7. H2-Oh No 💦 8. Meta's Making Moves 🧑‍💻 9. SpaceX's Super Starship 🚀 10. Egg-citing Science 🥚 Help support Season 7 of The Ten News! Donate here
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  The Artificial Intelligence Takeover 22.05.2026 18m

  Is it Ryan and Pam hosting today’s episode… or did ChatGPT take over the mic? 🎙️ Tune in as we explore the world of artificial intelligence. 🚌 Ten News Intern Sasha asked her classmates how they’re actually using AI and how they feel about the latest tool in tech. 🧐 Then, it’s time for FACT OR FICTION with Andre the Engineer where we put some of the biggest claims about artificial intelligence to the test. And, just how well do you know your robots? 🤖 Find out on today's trivia!
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  Memorial Day, A Bun-forgettable Race Weekend, and Treat Technology 21.05.2026 14m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. Memorial Day 🇺🇸 2. The 110th Indianapolis 500 🏁 3. The Wienie 500 Returns 🌭 4. Smoothie King 🤝 Grillo's Pickles 🥤 5. Macaws Make a Comeback 🦜 6. Redistricting Wars Continue 🗺️ 7. Trump's Visit to China 🇨🇳 8. A Two-Headed Snake!? 🐍 9. A Super El Nino is Brewing 🌡️ 10. Scoop Now, Scroll Later 🍦 Plus, some Mario Madness with Ryan 🎮 Support the Ten News! Donate here: https://givebutter.com/the-ten-news-season-7
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  WNBA Tip-Offs, Tiny Planets & Robo-dogs 14.05.2026 15m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. 2026 WNBA Season 🏀 2. Endangered Species Day 🐯 3. Armed Forces Day 🇺🇸 4. Obama's Presidential Center 🏢 5. McDonald's Meets Fashion 👛🥤 6. Hantavirus Update 🦠🐀 7. Iran War Update 🇮🇷 8. Space Discovery 🪐 9. Pawsitive News 🐾 10. A New Breed of Robot 🤖🐾
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  AAPI Heritage Month, FIFA World Cup Prep, and Animals Around the World 07.05.2026 16m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month 🧡 2. Happy Mother's Day 💜 3. Taylor's Trademarks 🎵 4. Red Sox Switch Up 🧢⚾️ 5. FIFA World Cup Prep 🥵⚽️ 6. DHS Funding Update 💸 7. Spirit Grounded for Good ✈️ 8. Travel by Tree Tops 🦧 9. A Humpback Heads Home 🌊🐳 10. May the 4th Be With You 💫
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  Re-air from wayyy back: May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day! 🤖 04.05.2026 14m

  Re-air from wayyy back: 🤖 Let's take a look at all the awesome innovative technologies that have been developed recently. 🍿 Then, May 4th is Star Wars Day, and our correspondent Bridget Todd talks to a super fan. 🇮🇳 We learn about the United States' pledge to provide medical aid to India, as the country continues to experience a spike in Covid cases. 🇬🇧 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day! 📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter! 📸 Join us on Instagram ✍️ Visit our website for a list of sources used for this episode and a full episode transcript Learn more about your ad-choices at See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  2026 NFL Draft, Tough Times for Tech, and Toad-ally Wild Animal News 30.04.2026 14m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. 2026 NFL Draft 🏈 2. Honored by Heinz 🏈🍅 3. Screen Time at School 📱 4. Back Before the Screens ⏳ 5. An Out-of-this-World Ocean 🌊🪐 6. WHCA Dinner Rundown 📰 7. Travel Turbulence ⛽️✈️ 8. A Baby Elephant's Big Day 🐘 9. A Toad-al Disaster 🐸 10. A Rare Discovery 🦎
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  Re:air- A Total Solar Eclipse Recap + Earth Day 🌎 24.04.2026 13m

  Re-air! Today on The Ten News: 🌎 Earth Day 2024 is Monday, April 22nd! Let's celebrate with some fun facts about the day and great things happening with the planet! 🌗 Plus, Bridget Todd stops by to share a totally awesome recap of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse 🌳 And, on the trivia throne: how many trees are there for each person on Earth? ❤️ Love the Ten News? Support the show here. ✔️ Sign up for the: Ten News-letter 📧 Email us your fun facts, stories, and eye-rolling jokes at: hello@thetennews.com 📱 Follow the show on Instagram: @thetennews 🖱️ Visit our website for resources and a transcript of today's episode at: www.thetennews.com
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  Re-air: Happy B-Earth-day, Planet Earth! 🌎 23.04.2026 13m

  Re-air! 🌎 Can you be-leaf the first Earth Day wasn't until 1970? We're here with the history behind the celebration 🐮 Miss Laine from Nature Nerds knows a new way to slow climate change & it involves potty-training cows! ♻️ Climate activist, Ryan Hickman of Ryan’s Recycling shares his best practices 🤔 Trivia with Tessa: do you know what people outside of the US call Earth Day? 📧 Email us your fun facts, stories, and eye-rolling jokes at: hello@thetennews.com 📱 Follow the show on Instagram: @thetennews 🖱️ Visit our website for resources and a transcript of today's episode at: www.thetennews.com
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  Re-air: Celebrating Earth Day 🌍 22.04.2026 13m

  Re-air! 🌍 Let's kick off our Earth Day celebration by learning about its origins. 📝 Then, we're joined by Callie Broaddus, the founder of Reserva: The Youth Land Trust, the first entirely youth-funded nature reserve to learn about the organization and to get involved to save the environment! 👕 We learn some fun and helpful tips from our friends at Nat Geo Kids to cut back on plastic use in our homes. 🌳 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day! 💯 Check out how to make your own t-shirt bag at the Nat Geo Kids Website 📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter! 📸 Join us on Instagram ✍️ Visit our website for a list of sources used for this episode and a full episode transcript Learn more about your ad-choices at See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Baseball Takeover: Behind the Scenes of Banana Ball 17.04.2026 21m

  🍌⚾️ Baseball is back, and we’re going bananas! 🤖 Robot umpires? You heard that right. Ryan and Pam break down everything you need to know about MLB’s new ABS Challenge System. 🥥🧢 Plus, Dane Tofteland, third baseman for the Loco Beach Coconuts, joins the show for a behind-the-scenes look at Banana Ball! 🤪 We’re also counting down five of the wildest things to ever happen at a Major League Baseball game. 🤔 Did you know the Savannah Bananas have a senior citizen dance crew? Tune in to learn their team name.
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  Sports Takeover, Artemis II Returns, and BTS is Back! 16.04.2026 14m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. 2026 Masters Champion ⛳️ 2. WNBA On Air 🏀 3. Welcome Back, Artemis II Crew 🚀 4. BTS is Back 🎸 5. Nature's Classroom 🐦‍⬛ 6. Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II 👑 7. A Denny's Legacy 🍳 8. Homeless to Helper 🏠 9. Climate Change Chaos 🥵 10. White Sox Super Fan ⚾️
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  March Madness & The Masters, Artemis II Update, and Mario's Latest Movie 09.04.2026 14m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. March Madness Champs 🏀 2. The 2026 Masters Tournament ⛳️ 3. Artemis II Update 🚀 4. A Whale of a Wipeout 🐳🏄‍♂️ 5. Tiny, but Mighty 💪 6. Trump v. Barbara 👩‍⚖️ 7. Storytime with the Second Lady 🎙️ 8. Showgirl Showdown 🎵 9. A Reeses Revival 🍫 10. Mario Movie Madness 🍿
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  Autism Acceptance Month, the KitKat Heist, and the Latest on Iran 02.04.2026 15m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. Autism Acceptance Month 💙 2. Celebrating Passover 🕍 3. Happy Easter 🐣 4. The KitKat Catastrophe 🍫 5. Iran War Update 🇮🇷 6. Big Win for Social Media Safety 📱 7. History Behind Man's Best Friend 🐶 8. Raccoons Love to Learn 🦝 9. The Latest on March Madness 🏀 10. A McCollab 🎤🍔
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  MLB Opening Day, News from Apple, and a Sweet Treat Takeover 26.03.2026 14m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. MLB Opening Day ⚾️ 2. Nature is Calling 📵 3. Apple Updates... Update ⚙️ 4. Artemis II Launch 🚀 5. A New Law for the Law 🚨 6. A Sticky Situation 🚧 🥞 7. A Supersized Sweet Treat 🍫🐰 8. Big Comeback for Tiny Animals 🐿️ 9. Meet Mr. Flower Fantastic 🌼 10. It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Meteor! ☄️
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  Spring Happenings, March Madness, and New Emojis 19.03.2026 14m

  10 Things You Need to Know 1. Happy St. Paddy's Day ☘️ 2. Spring Equinox 🌞 3. Highlights from the Oscars 🎥 4. March Madness is Back 🏀 5. A Thoughtful Wish ❤️ 6. BIG Buckets by Bam 💥 7. Formula 1 Fame 🏁 8. New Emojis Coming Soon 👀 9. Fortnite Price Hike 💸 10. Crust Worthy Career 🍕