Starting 26 April 2026: Here's What's Happening!

Starting 26 April 2026: Here's What's Happening!
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.
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World Leaders & Politics
🎉 Fun Fact!
King Charles III is the oldest person to ever become King of the United Kingdom  he was 73 years old when he was crowned in 2023! 👑
May Day has been celebrated on May 1st since 1886, when workers in Chicago marched asking for an 8-hour workday  before that, many people had to work 12 or even 16 hours a day! 😲
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Technology
🎉 Fun Fact!
The word 'chatbot' was first used in 1994! The very first chatbot ever made was called ELIZA, created way back in 1966 that's 60 years ago! It pretended to be a therapist and fooled many people into thinking it was human. 🤖
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Transportation and The Environment
🎉 Fun Fact!
A single large airplane uses about 4 litres of jet fuel every second during a flight, that means a 10-hour flight can burn over 140,000 litres of fuel! That's why electric planes are being developed to help the planet. 🌿
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Amazing Science
🎉 Fun Fact!
The Sun is basically a giant ball of plasma, just like the plasma scientists made in the lab! The Sun's core reaches temperatures of about 15 million degrees Celsius. That's 15,000,000°C! 🌞🔥
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Space
🎉 Fun Fact!
The Artemis missions are named after the twin sister of Apollo from Greek mythology and the Artemis program is especially exciting because it aims to land the first woman and first person of colour on the Moon! 🌙👩‍🚀
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Quiz Time! Test Your Knowledge 🧠
Let's see how much you remember from the articles! Choose the correct answer for each question.
1
How many days did King Charles III visit the United States?
A) Two days  
B) Four days   
C) One week   
D) Ten days
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Where did King Charles give a speech during his US visit?
A) The White House   
B) A school   
C) Congress   
D) A museum
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What does John Major say happens when leaders are changed too often?
A) Countries become stronger   
B) Big problems don't get solved properly   
C) Prices go down   
D) Schools get better
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What is the name of the protest day on May 1st?
A) Freedom Day   
B) Earth Day   
C) May Day   
D) Worker's Birthday
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Why can AI chatbots be risky according to the article?
A) They are too slow   
B) They might say wrong things to make you feel good   
C) They cost too much   
D) They only work on computers
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Why is Spirit Airlines closing down?
A) Too many passengers   
B) It ran out of money because fuel got too expensive   
C) The planes were too old   
D) Pilots went on holiday
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What did the climate conference say poorer countries need?
A) More coal   
B) Bigger airports   
C) Money to use clean energy  
D) Free food
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What is the main satellite on the SpaceX Falcon 9 mission called?
A) CAS500-2   
B) StarLink-9   
C) Falcon-1   
D) MoonSat
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What did astronaut Christina Koch give to "Commander Jack"?
A) A toy rocket   
B) A special orange spacesuit   
C) A NASA poster   
D) A helmet
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What new Oscars rule says about AI performances and scripts?
A) AI can win all awards   
B) AI is allowed only for writing   
C) AI-created performances and scripts cannot win awards   
D) AI must be listed in every film
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Amazing Fun Facts You Won't Believe!
Here are some incredible facts about the topics we covered that will blow your mind!
👑 Royal Corgis!
King Charles III's mother, Queen Elizabeth II, owned more than 30 Corgis during her lifetime. She loved dogs so much that she even had a special room just for them in Buckingham Palace!
🛸 Satellites Galore!
There are over 9,000 active satellites orbiting Earth right now and thousands more are planned! Some are so small they fit in your hand, called CubeSats.
🧊 Plasma Everywhere!
Plasma is actually the most common state of matter in the whole universe! Stars, lightning bolts, and even neon signs are all made of plasma. But here on Earth, it's very rare in nature.
🎬 Oscar Gold!
The famous Oscar statuette weighs about 3.8 kilograms that's heavier than a newborn baby! It is made of a metal called britannium and covered in gold plating.
☀️ Solar Power Speed!
Sunlight travels 150 million kilometres from the Sun to Earth in just about 8 minutes and 20 seconds. Solar panels capture this free, speedy energy to make clean electricity!
✈️ Busy Skies!
On a normal busy day, more than 45,000 flights take off and land across the United States alone! That is about one flight every two seconds.
🤖 AI is Learning Fast!
The first AI chatbot was created in 1966, it was called ELIZA! Back then it could only do very simple conversations. Today's AI can write stories, solve maths, and even create art.
🌿 Fossil Fuels Are Old!
Coal, oil, and gas are called fossil fuels because they formed from plants and animals that died over 300 million years ago! Burning them in just 200 years is releasing all that stored energy very quickly.
🏛️ Congress Fun!
The United States Congress building is called the Capitol, and it has its own underground subway system that members of Congress use to travel quickly between buildings!
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Quiz Answers 📝
Here are the correct answers! How many did you get right?
Answer 1
B) Four days 👑
King Charles III's state visit to the US lasted four days.
Answer 2
C) Congress 🏛️
King Charles gave a historic speech to a joint session of Congress.
Answer 3
B) Big problems don't get solved properly 🧠
John Major warned that frequent leadership changes prevent long-term issues from being addressed.
Answer 4
C) May Day 🌟
May Day, celebrated on May 1st, is an international day for workers' rights.
Answer 5
B) They might say wrong things to make you feel good ⚠️
AI chatbots can give flattering but inaccurate answers, which can be misleading.
Answer 6
B) It ran out of money because fuel got too expensive 💸
Spirit Airlines struggled with rising fuel costs and financial losses, leading to its shutdown.
Answer 7
C) Money to use clean energy 💰
Poorer countries need financial support to transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Answer 8
A) CAS500-2 🛰️
CAS500-2 was the primary satellite payload on the SpaceX Falcon 9 mission.
Answer 9
B) A special orange spacesuit 🧡
Astronaut Christina Koch presented a child named "Commander Jack" with an orange NASA spacesuit.
Answer 10
C) AI-created performances and scripts cannot win awards 
The new Oscars rule states that AI-generated performances and scripts are not eligible for awards.
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