Did you miss these reports while on school holidays? BTN Newsbreak keeps kids up to date each weekday - even through the break. Here are some reports you may have missed.

• What is Aura Farming?
• Would you listen to to an AI Generated Band?
• European Heatwave Breaks Records
• Deadly Flood hits Texas

Defence Spending
Right now, more than 30,000 military personnel from 19 countries are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre. It’s a training activity organised by the US and Australian militaries that takes place every two years. We find out more about it and why it’s drawing attention to some big questions about Australia’s defence spending and it’s alliance with the USA.

Age Verification Rules
Recently the Australian government introduced rules for search engine providers like Google and Microsoft which will make them check the age of logged-in users. The idea is to protect kids from content that could be harmful, but not everyone’s convinced that it’ll work. 🔗 connected story

UNESCO Rock Art
Australia has a new World Heritage site. UNESCO has decided to add the rock art of Murujuga in Western Australia to its world heritage list – which recognises sites which have special cultural, historical, or scientific significance. We find out more about the World Heritage list and why Murujuga belongs on it. 🔗 related story  ✏️ Teacher Resource

Moa De-extinction
The US company Colossal Biosciences has announced plans to bring back the Moa - an extinct giant bird that once called New Zealand home. It’s got the backing of a famous Kiwi filmmaker. But not everyone is convinced that we can resurrect extinct animals or that we should be trying. 🔗 related story ✏️ Teacher Resource

Charity Flights
While there are a lot of good things about growing up in the bush, there are also some down-sides, especially for kids with serious medical conditions. Siblings Winnie and Raffy tell us how a charity called Little Wings have been helping their family by flying Winnie to medical appointments in the city.
 

Extinct Species
Scientists are working on bringing back the Moa, a bird that became extinct in New Zealand around 500 years ago! We find out what de-extinction is, and chat about whether it's a good or bad idea. ✏️ Teacher Resource
 

Theatre Jobs
When it comes to big theatre productions, it’s not only the people on the stage who make a show come to life! We go behind the scenes of stage show Beauty and the Beast to explore the different types of jobs required.

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