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What exciting event is happening for young flag football players in New Zealand?

The NFL is funding youth flag football events, including national championships!

Find out more: NFL Backs NZ Flag Football

What ancient animal's remains were found in the Danube River?

Experts found the remains of an ancient mammoth along the Danube River!

Find out more: Ancient Treasures found in Dry Rivers

What special anniversary is the UFC fight celebrating?

The UFC fight is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!

Find out more: UFC Fight at White House sparks debate

What important goods are transported through the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for ships carrying oil and other goods!

Find out more: Trump Says He Will Soon Claim Strait of Hormuz

How many views did the robot dance get in three days?

The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!

Find out more: Robot dance steals gala

What unique dress code did this year's Met Gala have?

This year's dress code was 'Fashion is art,' inspiring guests to wear outfits like pieces of art!

Find out more: Met Gala hosted in New York

What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?

Rippin Rosie won the special 'spirit of surfing' award!

Find out more: Top Dogs Hang Ten At World Surfing Championship

How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?

The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!

Find out more: London builds World’s Longest Tiramisu

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What is the Danube River's record low water level in Budapest?

In Budapest, the Danube River dropped to just 10 centimeters, breaking its previous record low of 33 centimeters from 2018!

Find out more: Low River levels cause Energy Fears in Europe

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What makes Yosemite's firefall look like molten lava?

The firefall looks like molten lava when sunlight hits the flowing water at just the right angle.

Find out more: Yosemite’s “Firefall” Returns

What exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?

The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!

Find out more: Phoenix Women Make History With Grand Final Spot

What big change is happening to the NCEA qualification for students?

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How far has Jono already swum on his journey?

Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!

Find out more: Jono Swims the North Island Coast

What happened to Iran's Supreme Leader during the air strikes?

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the strikes.

Find out more: US and Israel Strike Iran

Why do some sneakers cost $20 while others cost $200?

The price of sneakers can vary based on materials, labor, and brand reputation!

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What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?

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What did NASA's spacecraft do to the asteroid Dimorphos?

NASA's spacecraft changed the path of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing into it!

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How much did the kākāko population increase since 2022?

The kākāko population increased by 61 percent since 2022!

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vaccinating Giving a shot to help protect against sickness. The vet is vaccinating the kākāpō to keep them safe.

endangered A type of animal that is very rare and at risk of disappearing. The kākāpō is an endangered bird that needs protection.

infection When germs enter the body and make someone sick. Bird flu is a type of infection that can affect birds.

Find the words in the article:Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

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