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What makes the Enhanced Games different from the Olympics?
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In the Enhanced Games, athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs that are usually banned in other sports.
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Where might electronic plant tattoos be useful?
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Scientists invented tiny electronic tattoos for plants to help tell when they are thirsty.
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What special vehicle did King Charles arrive in for the Commonwealth Games?
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King Charles arrived in a Tardis from Doctor Who to open the Commonwealth Games!
Find out more: Commonwealth Games open with royal surprise
What exciting event is Auckland FC hosting?
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Auckland FC is hosting the first-ever A-League grand final in New Zealand!
Find out more: Auckland FC to host A-League Final
What unusual job did the police have to do recently?
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The police helped guide a baby seal safely back to the ocean!
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How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?
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Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!
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What happened to Iran's Supreme Leader during the air strikes?
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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the strikes.
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What record did kicker Jason Myers set during the Super Bowl?
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Kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals!
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What was the score of the final match between the Black Ferns and Australia?
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The Black Ferns won the match with a score of 22-21!
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  • overdue Not returned by the expected time. The library book was overdue by many years.
  • borrowed To take something temporarily with the promise to return it. I borrowed a book from my friend for a week.
  • replacement fee A charge for losing or not returning an item. If you lose a library book, you pay a replacement fee.
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