# Newsicle: July 24, 2026 (Episode #158)

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Podcast: [Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newsicle-smart-news-for-curious-kids-7588811)
Published: 2026-07-24T02:07:05+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newsiclepodcast/episodes/Newsicle-July-24--2026-Episode-158-e3mfnn3
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Duration seconds: 293

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U.S. to impose tariffs on dozens of nations, Japan heat reaches new extremes, and Jimothy the raccoon gains global fame!

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