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It’s October 25, 2020. Paxton ‘kidifies’ the news about the protests in Thailand, cat Nazca lines in Peru, sarcophagi in Egypt, Asbestos’s new name, and Edward Snowden can stay in Russia
It’s October 23, 2020 – Kiki ‘kidifies’ headlines about a man flying a jetpack, the end of Tab, a fraternity turning against Robert E. Lee, Trump and Fauci disagreements, and Trump and Biden’s final debate
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- News Roundup: Last Debate, Civil Unions, & Cell Service on the MoonIn today's news roundup, President Donald Trump and ex-Vice President Joe Biden take part in their final debate, Pope Francis surprises people by supporting same-sex civil unions, and NASA asks Nokia to build 4G cell service on the moon. Source Read more »
- For Real? Name Change, AOC on Twitch, & a Fast CarAmong the more unusual news stories recently…a Canadian town called Asbestos decides to change its name, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez draws a crowd playing a video game, and the SSC Tuatara breaks speed records on a Nevada highway. Source Read more »
- NASA Spacecraft Grabs Samples Off of AsteroidOn Tuesday, a NASA spacecraft touched down on an asteroid for a few seconds to collect samples that will be brought back to Earth. The operation will help scientists learn more about conditions when the solar system was first formed. Source Read more »
- Scientists Learn Secrets of Uncrushable BeetleFor years, scientists have been studying an incredibly tough beetle that lives on the west coast of the United States. The beetle is built so strongly that it's almost impossible to crush. Now scientists think they know why. Source Read more »
- Intense Protests in Thailand and NigeriaIntense protests have continued in Thailand and Nigeria, even though the governments have tried to stop them. Thailand's protesters are demanding big government changes. In Nigeria, the protesters want changes in the country's police forces. Source Read more »
- Massive Ancient Cat Drawing Discovered in PeruPeru's Ministry of Culture says archeologists have recently discovered a massive cat drawn into a hillside over 2,000 years ago. The site is near other Nazca Lines, but was faded by time, which made it hard to spot. Source Read more »
- Elections Around the World: New Zealand, Guinea, & BoliviaOver the weekend, elections were held in several countries around the world. Today, NFK looks at the elections in New Zealand, Guinea, and Bolivia. Source Read more »
- News Roundup: Supreme Court, Kyrgyzstan President, & Pink DolphinsIn today's news roundup, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, who may become the next Supreme Court justice, answers questions in the US Senate, Kyrgyzstan's president steps down, and Hong Kong's pink dolphins seem to be bouncing back. Source Read more »
- For Real? Solo Tourist, Dog Goggles, & a Record FlightAmong the more unusual news stories recently…a Japanese man becomes the only tourist at Machu Picchu, the US Army works to develop augmented reality goggles for dogs, and a speedy bar-tailed godwit sets a record by flying 11 days straight. Source Read more »
- 2020 Wildlife Photographer of the Year AwardsThe Natural History Museum in London holds a yearly contest for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. This year, the contest had 49,000 entries from around the world. Here are some of this year’s best pictures, and the stories behind them. Source Read more »
- A Boy Discovers A Dinosaur!Nathan Hrushkin was out on a hike with his father in Alberta, Canada when he spotted bones coming out of the rock. To his utter surprise, he had discovered a dinosaur skeleton dating back 69 million years! The 12-year-old has been fascinated by dinosaurs since he was six. A year… Read more »
- Should Museums Return Stolen Treasures?If you visit the British Museum or the Louvre in Paris, you will find incredible treasures from Africa and Asia. However, many of these were looted and there is a debate raging. Let's find out. Read more »
- Nobel In Economics: Making Auctions Better!Do you know the difference between English and Dutch auctions? We look at some fascinating facts and the work of the Nobel Prize winners. Read more »
- A New Superconductor Gives HopeHave you traveled on a train that floats above the tracks, or had an MRI done? These are possible because of superconductors, and now a new material offers even more hope! Read more »
- Nigerian-Irish Girls Win Prize for Best App!Did you know that every three seconds, someone in the world develops a form of dementia, a debilitating disorder that affects brain functions? This is a sad fact, but there is some good news. Three Nigerian-Irish teenage girls have recently developed an app that helps alleviate some of the difficulties… Read more »
- The Arrest Of Mexico's "El Padrino"Did you know that a high-ranking official in Mexico, former Defense Chief Salvador Cienfuegos, was arrested for corruption? Cienfuegos accepted bribes from powerful and violent drug cartels to allow them to smuggle drugs into the U.S without punishment. Drug cartels are criminal organizations that produce and distribute illegal drugs. Specifically,… Read more »
- U.S Elections: What Are Opinion Polls?[Editor's Note: We bring back this timeless election article from the past] If you turn on the television between now and the November 2020 Presidential election, chances are high you'll be bombarded by bits of information trying to sway your vote one way or the other. In the middle of… Read more »
- A Nobel In Chemistry For DNA Scissors!Can you imagine a pair of scissors so small that it can cut up DNA? The two women scientists who discovered this technology have recently won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Read more »
- A U.S Poet Wins A Nobel“ At the end of my suffering there was a door. Hear me out: that which you call death I remember. ” Such were the lines in the profound poem “The Wild Iris,” written by the brilliant Louise Glück, the first U.S woman in 27 years to win the Nobel… Read more »
- Nobel Peace Prize: Fighting HungerLet's look at some numbers... 135 million : Number of people facing starvation before COVID-19 270 million : Number of people on the brink of starvation today 47 million : Number of children under the age of 5 who suffer from severe and acute malnourishment (a condition known as wasting)… Read more »
- Canada bans some single-use plasticsSome single-use plastics will be banned in Canada, as early as 2021. The post Canada bans some single-use plastics appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
- President Donald Trump has COVID-19US President Donald Trump has COVID-19. The post President Donald Trump has COVID-19 appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
- Presidential debate “an embarrassment”Presidential debates are supposed to help voters understand the issues. The first debate, between Trump and Biden wasn't very helpful. The post Presidential debate “an embarrassment” appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
- Drone delivers books to kidsKids in Montgomery Country, Virginia, received library books via drone during the summer The post Drone delivers books to kids appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87Ruth Bader Ginsburg, judge, avocate for equality and human rights, is dead at 87. The post Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87 appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
- Wear a mask. Keep apart. Wash your hands.There is no doubt, this school year is unlike any other in most people's memories. The post Wear a mask. Keep apart. Wash your hands. appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
- Black lives matter.Black Lives Matter and people around the world are protesting to find a solution to racism. The post Black lives matter. appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
- One Good Thing: Squirrel-BanditsSquirrels are One Good Thing. Especially when they're robbing teeny-tiny nut vaults! The post One Good Thing: Squirrel-Bandits appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
- One Good Thing: One Day More!The Marsh family singing a pandemic version of One Day More is One Good Thing! The post One Good Thing: One Day More! appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
- One Good Thing: Harry Potter, read by “Harry Potter”You can hear Daniel Radcliffe read the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and other celebs reading each week. It's One Good Thing. The post One Good Thing: Harry Potter, read by “Harry Potter” appeared first on Teaching Kids News. Read more »
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definitely going to go 🙂 https://www.thedailybeast.com/planet-word-dcs-newest-museum-is-perfect-for-kids-and-its-free
We can't wait to check out Beyond Rubik's Cube @LibertySciCtr!
Coolest thng ever! https://news.avclub.com/japanese-theme-park-wants-to-turn-wfh-into-wffw-work-f-1845424673
Neato! https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/630761/interactive-street-view-map-shows-1940s-new-york-city
We've always wanted to know this....https://gizmodo.com/how-to-do-the-cat-smile-and-make-cats-fall-in-love-with-1845313489
Hi @JoeBiden and @realDonaldTrump! We're going to teach little kids tomorrow about your debate tomorrow morning on https://www.LittleNewsEars.com We wish you the best of luck!
The Trump administration’s threats to defund Seattle, Portland, and New York are a gross misuse of federal power and blatantly unlawful. Trump, the Department of Justice, and Barr’s obsession with Seattle and me is irrational and most importantly, a huge distraction.
Now ths is interesting https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/politics/miles-taylor-trump-joe-biden-endorse/index.html
Hi @maggieNYT, @jmartNYT, and @alexburnsnyt, I am 'kidifying' your headline about @realDonaldTrump ignoring #COVIDー19 while members of the @GOP are going their own way. It will be on tomorrow's https://www.littlenewsears.com This is us by the way😃https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/624547/little-news-ears-podcast-helps-keep-kids-informed-without-overwhelming-them
Hi @enchroma, I am 'kidifying' the USA Today article all about you 🙂 It will be on tomorrow's https://www.littlenewsears.com this is us 🙂 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/624547/little-news-ears-podcast-helps-keep-kids-informed-without-overwhelming-them
We will talk about the news about #LedZeppelin tomorrow on https://www.LittleNewsEars.com
#Quino, we will talk about your passing tomorrow on https://www.LittleNewsEars.com
Hi @hkbeech! I am 'kidifying' your headline about Thailand having few instances of #COVID19. It will be on Monday's https://www.littlenewsears.com This is us by the way 🙂 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/624547/little-news-ears-podcast-helps-keep-kids-informed-without-overwhelming-them
I speak Norwegian https://youtu.be/RS3EsjGkSZ4 and Portuguese now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvHqPZv24-0
So glad my reporting has come in handy @chookiAndPleep ! https://twitter.com/ChookiAndPleep/status/1313996476868104192
@vanromo, we're excited to 'kidify' your headline about the #Pac12 coming back in November with our youngest viewers on our science and sports show. It will be on tomorrow's https://www.LittleNewsEars.com Thanks for doing what you do!
In Democracy, your VOTE COUNTS! 🤗 (Unlike feudalism where your Count votes...🧐) #KidsListen #VoteforKids https://twitter.com/coolanimalspod/status/1311330493124603904
Anyone else fired up after yesterday's debate? From all of us at @kids_listen - VOTE!
Hi @ByJillMartin, @allenxkim, and @asmeleah, we are teaching kids about recent science and sports news and we reference your headline about the #milwaukeebucks and #JacobBlake. It will be on later today at https://www.LittleNewsEars.com This is us by the way 🙂 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/624547/little-news-ears-podcast-helps-keep-kids-informed-without-overwhelming-them
Weird https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/630093/acorn-woodpeckers-fight-to-the-death-and-other-birds-watch
Now that's a crazy sports headline https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/26/sport/milwaukee-bucks-boycott-playoff-game/index.html
@MilosNews We can’t wait to hear it! Thanks for including him!
Go #NewJersey! https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/dining/bagels-byob-consultants.html
This doesn't sound too good for #NewJersey NewJersey 🙁 #lanternfly https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/science/lanternbug-invasive-insect.html
They have been married 46 years and just overcame Covid-19, cancer and chemo together https://www.wbaltv.com/article/its-a-blessing-to-be-here-couple-married-46-years-overcome-covid-19-cancer-and-chemo-together/33425591
From arts to sports and everything in between, Baltimore's rich African American history has translated into a powerful Black culture today: https://bit.ly/3eVJ0Fr
#HereInBmore
And don't forget crafts on the boardwalk 🙂 https://youtu.be/42yoC-ZZxqc
Should we rename it Sundae Funday? Where is your favorite Wildwoods spot for an ice cream?
@RBGmovie, we'll devote a big section of our news for kids show sometime tomorrow on https://www.LittleNewsEars.com to the legacy of #RBG. Hope you can check it out! We loved your documentary by the way! And this is us 🙂 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/624547/little-news-ears-podcast-helps-keep-kids-informed-without-overwhelming-them
Hey @Idyllwildmontes, @idyllwildarts, @IdyllwildSchool, and @idyllwildguide, we'll mention our home of Ataraxia sometime on tomorrow's https://www.LittleNewsEars.com We're just a few miles away from Idyllwild!
http://mentalfloss.com/article/611570/when-mississippi-banned-sesame-street
#MurphTheSurf https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/14/us/murph-the-surf-dead.html
We like this, #McDonalds https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/macdonalds-and-loop-reusable-cup-in-uk/
Hi @carlalove and @nvisser, we are so shocked to hear that @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS have tested positive for #COVID19. We will share both sides of the story on our rebooted premiere episode for little kids on https://www.LittleNewsEars.com on Monday! Thanks for doing what you do!
So many women are grieving the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It’s not just politics. It’s personal.
“I thought you would NEVER die,” one broken-hearted nine year old wrote in a letter addressed simply to “Ruth.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/20/us/politics/rbg-women.html?referringSource=articleShare