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The Spark Times

The Spark Times

Written by: The Spark Times Inc.
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 The Spark Times shares daily news for kids aged 6-104! It's a quick, five-minute morning read of positive, creative, and informative news each day to enhance learning and spark discussions between kids and parents.The Spark Times Inc.
Episodes
  • April 24 2026: Cobra Kicking Birds, Domino the Frogfish, and SpaceX

    April 24 2026: Cobra Kicking Birds, Domino the Frogfish, and SpaceX
    Apr 24 2026
    Meet the bird that takes down cobras, dive in with Domino the frogfish, and blast off with SpaceX's satellite surge in this wild, wonder-filled Spark Times episode. Plus, the second-page deep dive explains how Starlink beams internet from space and why thousands of satellites raise new space-junk worries.
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    5 mins
  • April 23 2026: Ancient Fossils, Tim Cook, and World Book Day

    April 23 2026: Ancient Fossils, Tim Cook, and World Book Day
    Apr 24 2026
    Discover ancient fossils rewriting the story of life, big changes at Apple as Tim Cook steps down, and a joyful World Book Day celebration in one fast, kid-friendly news episode. Plus, the second-page deep dive explores the Cambrian Explosion and the weird early creatures that changed life on Earth forever.
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    6 mins
  • April 22 2026: Starbucks AI Drinks, Renewable Energy, and the Boston Marathon

    April 22 2026: Starbucks AI Drinks, Renewable Energy, and the Boston Marathon
    Apr 24 2026
    From AI-powered Starbucks drink picks to a world milestone in renewable energy and the excitement of the Boston Marathon, this Spark Times episode packs smart, upbeat news kids will want to share. Plus, the second-page deep dive reveals how Earth Day began and how one protest helped change environmental laws around the world.
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    5 mins
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