Starting 25 August 2025

Welcome to this week's news, all summarised with amazing AI. Join us as we explore exciting places, meet historical figures, discover amazing animals, and learn about cool science. Each article is packed with fun facts that will expand your knowledge and spark your curiosity.

🧳 Travel

National Geographic Β· 29.08.25The once-sleepy fishing village Taghazout is now Morocco's trendiest beach townTaghazout has long attracted free spirits, surfers, and backpackers thanks to its bohemian vibe. It has quietly transformed into an eco-conscious capital of cool.
  • πŸ„ Taghazout is a small town in Morocco famous for surfing. Kids and adults can ride gentle waves at Banana Beach or try bigger waves if they're more skilled.
  • πŸ–οΈ The town has beautiful sandy beaches where visitors can relax, play, or explore little shops and cafes nearby.
  • 🏺 You can find colourful rugs, pottery, and even learn about argan oil at the local museum while supporting women artisans.
  • 🍲 Taghazout has tasty Moroccan meals, smoothies, and even vegan treats for everyone to enjoy.
  • 🏞️ Nearby Paradise Valley offers hiking, swimming, and exploring rock pools surrounded by palm trees.
National Geographic Β· 31.08.25Want to see a different side to Venice? Sail its lagoonExplore the Venetian Lagoon by boat to see how water has shaped the area's way of life, discovering little known islands and meeting resourceful locals living outside the historic centre.
  • πŸ›Ά You can ride boats around Venice and its lagoon to see islands and how people live on the water.
  • 🏝️ Some islands like Torcello and San Francesco del Deserto are quiet and full of history, with churches, old buildings, and friendly locals.
  • 🐦 Marshes and wetlands are home to thousands of birds and other wildlife, making the lagoon a nature paradise.
  • πŸ₯• Sant'Erasmo is famous for growing special vegetables like purple artichokes and beans, cared for by local farmers.
  • πŸŽ‰ People celebrate old festivals, row boats in unique styles, and explore museums that tell stories from long ago.

πŸ„ Fun Fact!

The longest wave ever surfed lasted for 37 minutes! Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa rode a wave in Portugal that was 24.4 meters (80 feet) high, setting a world record for the tallest wave ever surfed.

πŸ›οΈ History and Culture

National Geographic Β· 27.08.25Key facts about Cleopatra's life and legacyHistory paints Cleopatra as a seductress. But there's little we actually know about Egypt's politically savvy last queen.
  • πŸ‘‘ Queen of Egypt: Cleopatra was the last ruler of ancient Egypt and one of the few women to be a pharaoh.
  • 🧠 Smart and Powerful: She wasn't just pretty, she was clever, spoke many languages, and used her smarts to protect her kingdom.
  • ❀️ Famous Friendships: Cleopatra became friends (and more) with Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony to keep Egypt safe from Rome.
  • ✨ Grand Style: She loved to show off her power with fancy boats, clothes, and parties to impress leaders.
  • ❓ A Mysterious Ending: Cleopatra died over 2,000 years ago, and historians still debate how she looked and how she died.
National Geographic Β· 29.08.25These Black resort towns, from Oak Bluffs to American Beach, are still refuges todayAt the height of the Jim Crow era, these destinations offered a sanctuary for Black folks facing daily oppression and segregation.
  • πŸ–οΈ A long time ago, Black families created special beach towns and resorts where they could relax and have fun safely, away from unfair rules called Jim Crow.
  • πŸŽ‰ In places like Idlewild and Oak Bluffs, families swam, rode boats and horses, ate ice cream, and watched famous singers perform.
  • 🎢 These resorts helped Black musicians and artists perform freely and share their culture without restrictions.
  • 🏑 Black people owned homes, businesses, and resorts, showing they could succeed and build their own thriving communities.
  • ❀️ Many of these towns, like Oak Bluffs and Fox Lake, are still loved and visited, keeping their history and spirit alive.

πŸ“š Fun Fact!

Cleopatra invented an early form of the book! She collected thousands of scrolls for the Library of Alexandria and created a new way to bind pages together that was an early version of the books we use today.

🐝 Animals

BBC Newsround Β· 27.08.25Wild bees visit different flowers to get a varied dietA new study finds that wild bumblebees visit different flowers to balance their intake of protein, fat, and sugar.
  • 🐝 Just like people need a balanced diet, bees visit different flowers to get the right mix of protein, fat, and sugar.
  • πŸ”Ž Bees don't pick flowers randomly; they look for pollen with the nutrients they need.
  • πŸ”¬ Scientists studied bees for years. Researchers watched 8 types of bumblebees in the Rocky Mountains for 8 years to see which flowers they visited.
  • 🌸 Different flowers have different nutrients. Some flowers have lots of protein, others have more fat or sugar, like a salad versus a steak.
  • 🌱 Plant variety helps bees. Gardens with many kinds of flowers can give all bees the food they need to stay healthy.
BBC Newsround Β· 28.10.25Rainbow plants: Could glow in the dark plants be used as street lightsScientists in China have created plants that glow rainbow colours in the dark. Find out more here.
  • 🌳 Glow trees like streetlights! Scientists in China are making plants that glow in the dark, like magical streetlamps.
  • 🌈 Many colors! These plants can shine in red, green, yellow, and blue, not just plain green.
  • πŸ§ͺ Scientists put special phosphor particles in the leaves.
  • β˜€οΈ These particles absorb sunlight or LED light and glow for a while. Succulents are the brightest!
  • 🌡 Succulent leaves have tiny channels that spread the glow, making them shine strongly for up to two hours.
  • πŸš€ Exciting future: Scientists made a wall of 56 glowing plants bright enough to read a book! They are checking safety and hope to make glowing streets someday.

🐝 Fun Fact!

Bees can recognize human faces! Scientists have discovered that bees have excellent memory and can remember and recognize faces of people who take care of them or visit their hives regularly.

🎬 Entertainment

BBC Newsround Β· 27.08.25Princess Diana 1990s time capsule dug up, what's in it?A time capsule buried in 1991, by two children and Princess Diana at Great Ormond Street Hospital, has been dug up and opened. We want to know, what items would YOU choose to put in a time capsule?
  • πŸ“¦ Time capsules are special boxes that hide things from today to show people in the future what life was like.
  • πŸ‘Έ Princess Diana helped kids pick items for a time capsule at Great Ormond Street Hospital over 30 years ago.
  • 🎁 Fun items were included, like a Kylie Minogue CD, a solar powered calculator, a pocket TV, coins, tree seeds, a snowflake hologram, a passport, a newspaper, recycled paper, and a photo of Princess Diana.
  • 🚧 The capsule was dug up early because the hospital was building a new treatment center, even though it was meant to stay buried for hundreds of years.
  • πŸ“œ Time capsules teach us history and let people in the future see what was important to us back then.
BBC Newsround Β· 29.08.25Would you like a Kpop Demon Hunters sequel?There have been rumours that talks are underway to make a sequel to the movie or even a live action version, what do you think?
  • 🍜 Yummy Fun: Mira, Rumi, and Zoey from Kpop Demon Hunters love eating noodles, just like us!
  • 🎬 Sequel Rumors: People are talking that there might be another Kpop Demon Hunters movie or even a live action version, but it's not official yet.
  • 🌟 Super Popular: The first movie is Netflix's most watched ever with 236 million views, and its songs were on music charts worldwide!
  • πŸ“– The director, Maggie Kang, wants to show more about Zoey and Mira's past, and maybe even the Saja Boys' adventures.
  • πŸ€” Your Choice: Fans can imagine new adventures, more backstories, exciting battles, or even a sing along version in theaters!

πŸ“¦ Fun Fact!

The oldest time capsule in the world was buried in 1795 by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams in Boston. It contained newspapers, coins, and a silver plate and wasn't opened until 2014!

πŸ“ Sports

Time for Kids Β· 28.08.25Americans on the MoveAbout 80% of adults in the United States exercise regularly, according to a report from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). That's 247 million people. The number has been going up in recent years, driven by big growth in racquet sports.
  • πŸ’ͺ Lots of Adults Exercise: About 8 out of 10 adults in the U.S. exercise regularly, which is 247 million people!
  • πŸ“ Pickleball is Super Popular: Pickleball, a fun game with paddles and a ball, grew a lot, 46% more people played it from 2023 to 2024.
  • πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Walking is the Favorite: Most adults like walking the most, followed by hiking, running on treadmills, lifting weights, and jogging.
  • 🎾 Racquet Sports are Growing Fast: Games with racquets, like tennis and pickleball, are the fastest growing activities right now.
  • πŸ“ˆ More People, More Fitness: Exercise is becoming a bigger part of everyday life for many adults in the U.S., helping them stay healthy and active.

🚣 Fun Fact!

Venice has about 350 gondolas in operation today, but in the 1700s, there were more than 10,000! The special black color of gondolas is actually required by law since the 16th century.

Amazing Fun Facts You Won't Believe!

Here are some incredible facts about the topics we covered that will blow your mind!

πŸ„ Surfing Facts

The longest wave ever surfed lasted for 37 minutes! Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa rode a wave in Portugal that was 24.4 meters (80 feet) high, setting a world record for the tallest wave ever surfed.

🚣 Venice Secrets

Venice has about 350 gondolas in operation today, but in the 1700s, there were more than 10,000! The special black color of gondolas is actually required by law since the 16th century.

🐝 Buzzing Bees

Bees can recognize human faces! Scientists have discovered that bees have excellent memory and can remember and recognize faces of people who take care of them or visit their hives regularly.

🌊 Glowing Nature

There's a beach in the Maldives that glows blue at night because of tiny organisms called phytoplankton. When disturbed by waves or footsteps, they produce a beautiful blue light!

πŸ“š Cleopatra's Brilliance

Cleopatra invented an early form of the book! She collected thousands of scrolls for the Library of Alexandria and created a new way to bind pages together that was an early version of the books we use today.

πŸ“¦ Time Capsule Records

The oldest time capsule in the world was buried in 1795 by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams in Boston. It contained newspapers, coins, and a silver plate and wasn't opened until 2014!

πŸ“ Quiz Time! Test Your Knowledge

Let's see how much you remember from this week's news! Pick the correct answer for each question.

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πŸ„ What is Taghazout in Morocco famous for?

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