Episode 95: “GameStop Bids to Buy eBay — A $56 Billion Shock Move”

Release Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains why GameStop — a company worth under $12 billion — is trying to buy eBay, a company nearly four times its size. The proposed $55.5–$56 billion takeover has stunned investors, analysts, and even eBay itself.

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Episode 94: “Canvas Hack Temporarily Disrupts Thousands of Schools”

Release Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

In this episode, Aidan explains how a massive cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform disrupted thousands of schools and universities worldwide, locking students and teachers out during finals week. The attack was carried out by the hacking group ShinyHunters, who replaced Canvas login pages with a ransom demand and claimed to have stolen 275 million user records.

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Episode 93: “Tornadoes Reported Across Mississippi”

Release Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the severe tornado outbreak that struck Mississippi on May 6–7, 2026. At least 14–15 tornadoes were reported across the state, injuring residents, destroying homes, and leaving thousands without power.

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Episode 92: “Why the Odds Keep Rising for the Strongest El Niño in a Century”

Release Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains why scientists now believe 2026 may produce the strongest El Niño event in more than 100 years. New climate models show rapidly warming Pacific waters, unusual wind patterns, and conditions that could reshape global weather through 2027

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Episode 91: “With Gas Prices So High, How Much Will You Actually Save With an EV?”

Release Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan breaks down a question many families are asking in 2026:

Are electric vehicles actually cheaper now that gas prices are so high?

Using real national data, Aidan compares fuel costs, maintenance, and long‑term savings between gas cars and EVs.

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Episode 90: “Outer Banks Homes Are Collapsing Into the Ocean”

Release Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains why homes along North Carolina’s Outer Banks are collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean — and why many more houses may be at risk.

This episode covers erosion, storms, rising seas, and what officials are doing to protect people and property.

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Episode 89: “Spirit Airlines Is Winding Down Operations”

Release Date: Monday, May 4, 2026

In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains why Spirit Airlines, one of America’s largest low‑cost carriers, has begun an orderly shutdown of all operations. Spirit has canceled every flight, stopped ticket sales, and announced that it will refund customers as it winds down the company.

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Episode 88: “U.S. Debt Tops 100% of GDP”

Release Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains a major economic milestone: the U.S. national debt has officially surpassed the size of the entire U.S. economy, reaching 100.2% of GDP at the end of March 2026. This is the first time the U.S. has crossed this threshold outside of a world war.

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Episode 87: “King Charles III’s Historic Speech to the U.S. Congress”

Release Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026

In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains King Charles III’s historic address to a joint meeting of the United States Congress — the first time a British monarch has done so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. The speech took place during King Charles’s four‑day state visit to the U.S., marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Here are your Show Notes for Episode 86, Aidan — polished, organized, and perfectly matched to the style of your previous episodes. These are ready for your podcast feed and easy for kids, parents, and teachers to follow.

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Episode 86: “China Blocks Meta’s Acquisition of Manus”

Release Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains why China has blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus.

This decision highlights rising tensions in the global AI race and shows how countries are becoming more protective of their technology.