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Today’s Pulse rundown
Bethlehem Run
Transcript: What if you had to wait two years just to run a race with your friends? Thousands of people in Bethlehem finally got their chance as the Palestine Marathon returned to the streets this weekend. The event had been on pause due to the war in Gaza, but runners from all over the world joined local athletes to celebrate community and resilience. The race path winds through ancient streets, passing by historic sites and colorful murals. Organizers from the BBC report that over three thousand people took part in the event. It is a powerful reminder of how sports can bring people together even during tough times. If you were running a marathon, what would you think about to keep going?
One-in-a-Million
Transcript: Imagine seeing a bison that looks like it was dipped in a bucket of white paint! A rare white bison calf was just born at a farm in Iowa, and it is making headlines all over the country. White bison are incredibly rare, with some experts saying the odds of one being born are one in a million. For many Native American nations, a white bison is a sacred symbol of hope and a sign of better times ahead. Popular Science reports that the calf is healthy and already running around the fields with its mother. It is like finding a shiny, rare trading card in a pack where everyone else has the common ones. The birth has brought many visitors who want to see this special animal. Do you have a favorite animal that comes in a rare color?
Waste Treasure
Transcript: What if we could turn our bathroom waste into valuable food for plants? In Japan, local governments are doing exactly that by recovering a mineral called phosphorus from sewage sludge. Phosphorus is a key ingredient in fertilizer, which helps farmers grow the fruits and vegetables we eat every day. Usually, countries have to buy phosphorus from other places, but supply problems have pushed Japan to find its own source. The Japan Times reports that several cities are now using high-tech systems to pull this treasure out of the pipes. It is like recycling old paper into new books, but on a much larger and stinkier scale. This project helps the environment by reducing waste and keeping farms healthy. Would you want to work at a plant that turns waste into treasure?
Hamster Power
Transcript: How much power do you think a tiny hamster has in its little legs? A clever kid has invented a way to charge a smartphone using nothing but their pet hamster's exercise wheel! The young inventor turned the spinning wheel into a tiny turbine that creates electricity every time the hamster goes for a run. Popular Science says this DIY project uses a small generator to capture the energy from the spinning motion and send it to a battery. It is a great example of how we can find energy in the most unexpected places, even in our own bedrooms. It is like having a tiny, furry power plant that works while its owner is asleep. This gadget shows that you do not need a big lab to be an engineer. If your pet could power a gadget, what would it be?
Smart Voice
Transcript: What if your computer didn't just talk to you, but actually understood the mood of your conversation? OpenAI has just released a new update that brings GPT-5 class reasoning to real-time voice agents. This means AI can now think faster and handle complex tasks while you are speaking to it. VentureBeat reports that this technology makes voice assistants much more helpful because they can remember context better and do not need to reset every few minutes. It is like talking to a very smart friend who never forgets what you said five minutes ago. This leap in reasoning allows the AI to organize schedules, solve problems, and even tell jokes with better timing. Imagine having a personal tutor who can hear when you are confused and explain things differently. How would you use a super smart voice assistant?
Planet Hunt
Transcript: Have you ever wondered if there is another planet out there that looks just like Earth? Astronomers have just discovered ten thousand possible new planets hiding in old NASA data! These planets are called exoplanets because they orbit stars outside of our own solar system. Scientists used clever computer programs to sift through years of information from space telescopes like Kepler. Space.com reports that while these ten thousand candidates still need to be confirmed, they could represent a huge jump in our knowledge of the universe. It is like finding a giant bag of unopened mail and discovering thousands of new friends you did not know you had. This discovery helps us understand how many solar systems are actually out there in the galaxy. If you could name a new planet, what would you call it?
Billion Dollar Gift
Transcript: What would you do if you sold your family business for a billion dollars? One US businessman, Graham Walker, decided to share the wealth by giving his five hundred and forty workers a staggering two hundred and forty million dollars! After forty-three years of running Fibrebond Corp, the family sold the company and wanted to thank the people who helped them succeed. The Times of India reports that each worker received an average of over four hundred thousand dollars as a gift. It is an inspiring act of generosity that has changed the lives of hundreds of families overnight. It is like winning the lottery just for being a hard worker and part of a great team. This story shows how much a leader can care for their community. If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you choose to help?
Legends Return
Transcript: Can you imagine two of the most famous musicians in history releasing a brand new song together? Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two remaining members of The Beatles, have just shared their first-ever official duet called Home To Us. The song is part of Paul's upcoming album and brings back the classic sound that fans have loved for over sixty years. Stereogum reports that while the two have played on each other's records before, this is the first time they are billed as a true duo. It is like two legendary teammates coming back for one final, perfect game. The music features their signature harmony and a catchy *mel-uh-dee* that reminds us why they changed the world of pop music forever. It is a historic moment for music fans of all ages. What is your favorite song to sing along to with your friends?
Derby History
Transcript: How does it feel to make history in one of the most famous races in the world? Cherrie DeVaux has just become the first female trainer to ever win the Kentucky Derby! Her horse, Golden Tempo, started the race in last place but made a thrilling comeback to win in the final moments. Good News Network reports that the horse had twenty-three to one odds of winning, making it a huge surprise for everyone watching. It is like being the underdog in a video game and somehow winning the final level against all odds. This victory breaks a barrier that has stood for one hundred and fifty years and shows that hard work and *strat-uh-jee* can lead to amazing things. Cherrie's win is inspiring a new generation of girls to dream big in the world of sports. If you could be a champion in any sport, what would it be?
Animal Art
Transcript: What would you get as a birthday present for a man who has seen almost every animal on Earth? A six-year-old boy named Max decided to draw one hundred different animals to celebrate the one hundredth birthday of Sir David Attenborough! Sir David is a world-famous *nat-yur-uh-list* who has spent his life making documentaries about wildlife. BBC Newsround reports that Max spent weeks carefully sketching everything from lions to tiny insects to show how much he cares about the planet. It is like creating a giant, colorful encyclopedia of your own art to say thank you to a hero. Max's drawings were shared online and even caught the attention of the birthday man himself. It shows that you are never too young to make a big gesture of kindness. If you were drawing a hundred animals, which one would you save for last?