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Kennedy Center faces uncertain future, Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words, and scientists identify first new wild cat species in a century!

Earth’s ice sheets accelerate their melting, millions of birds begin journey south, and scientists crack Wordle with clever strategy!

High fuel costs spark worldwide protests, Japan’s aging population hits historic milestone, and Route 66 celebrates its 100th birthday!

Cyclospora outbreak officially declared over, hundreds of endangered frogs return home, and lost stuffed animal gets five-star treatment!

AI insiders warn technology moving too fast, Apple unveils first foldable iPhone, and U.S. Open crowns new champions!

Data centers spark water worries, El Niño pushes California seas higher, and ancient tapestry makes historic British return!

Teen reading scores fall across America, worker strike closes Eiffel Tower, and ancient Egyptian tomb discovered after millennia!

Iran conflict intensifies, Renoir paintings stolen in museum heist, and world’s most popular emoji revealed!

African nations push for more accurate world maps, California bears move closer to humans, and unique pug wins unusual dog contest!

Two spacecraft close in on Mercury, scientists find DNA links to personality, and study finds backyard birds bring joy!

White House ballroom construction moves forward, Navy crew ends eight-month sea stretch, and climbers create unusual problem on Mount Everest!

Amazon faces lawsuit over advertising charges, Greece protects ancient sites from wildfires, and Messi retires from Argentina national team!

Powerful floods sweep through Grand Canyon, U.S. Open begins with stunning upset, and perfectionism rises sharply among young people!

Nepal glacier collapse triggers major flooding, NASA launches powerful new telescope, and father and son discover prehistoric object on beach!

Meta settles child safety lawsuit, NASA calls off space telescope rescue, and Universal coaster screams rattle neighbors!

U.S. targets Iran with new sanctions, sleeping Tesla drivers raise safety concerns, and humpbacks surprisingly protest animals from orcas!

China deploys record number of factory robots, study finds NFL players risk brain disease, and scientists discover how early birds took flight!

Singapore pays families to have babies, Pluto’s planet status still sparks debate, and famous Maradona soccer ball sells for millions!

U.S. and Canada escalate trade war, data centers become surprise election issue, and Spider-Man swings past box office rivals!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️🩰 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about. This episode features Skylar Brandt, a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and one of the world’s leading ballerinas. Skylar joins Lily to talk about discovering her love of ballet as a child, the sacrifices she made while growing up, and the determination it took to turn her childhood dream into a career. Skylar also shares what she has learned about resilience — from recovering from injuries and handling criticism to managing nerves before major performances. She explains how taking on the role of Giselle pushed her outside her comfort zone and helped her discover abilities she didn’t know she had, and she gives listeners a glimpse into what a typical performance day is really like. Plus, Skylar talks about how ballet continues to evolve and offers advice for kids chasing big dreams of their own.