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A smiling figure skater in a gold dress holds up a gold medal and two plush mascots while standing on the ice.

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Winning Women

March 19, 2026

The Olympics Winter Games ended on February 22. The United States had a lot to celebrate, after winning 33 medals at the Games. Only Norway won more, with 41 medals. The U.S. took home 12 gold medals. Most of these…

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History

Spring Blooms

March 6, 2026

Each spring, people in Japan celebrate the blooming cherry trees.They have been doing this for thousands of years. The trees are called sakura (sah -koo-rah). Their pink and white blossoms are symbols of hope and renewal. Today, people enjoy these…

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Store full of bright red decorations and plush horses; shopper browses.

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Snapshot

February 5, 2026

This shop in Liaoning Province, China, is getting ready for Lunar New Year. That falls on February 17 this year. Celebrations last up to 16 days. Each year is represented by an animal in the zodiac. The year 2026 is…

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A smiling snowboarder wearing a blue puffer coat and holding a snowboard against a black background.

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Kim Rides Again

February 5, 2026

Chloe Kim is a snowboarder. She has won two Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event. She’s the first woman to have done this. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Kim will compete for a third gold medal. The Games began…

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A cross-country skier wearing a blue and yellow uniform races across a snowy slope with forested mountains in the background.

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Winter Athletes

December 22, 2025

The 2026 Winter Olympics are right around the corner. The Games begin on February 6. The Paralympics start a month later. Paralympics events are for athletes with disabilities. The Olympics and Paralympics will take place across Northern Italy. Here are…

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Gearing Up

December 22, 2025

The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games take place every four years. In 2026, they will be held in Italy. Here are some things to know. What are the Winter Olympics and Paralympics? The Winter Olympics is a competition…

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United States

Playing It Cool

September 10, 2025

Many kids love recess. It gives them a chance to play and see friends. But extreme heat can make outdoor recess risky. That is why some schools are redesigning their playgrounds. Asphalt blacktops are being removed. Grass and trees are…

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Environment

Flower Power

May 1, 2025

Wildflowers bloom in the spring. They’re pretty, but they’re also important. They provide food for pollinators. These include bees and butterflies. Not all wildflowers grow in big fields. In the city, they might grow in small patches. Researchers had…

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Business

Pup Planes

April 11, 2025

Last May, a new airline took flight. It’s called Bark Air. The passengers? Dogs! Bark is a company that sells dog food and toys. In April 2024, it announced a new airline. On other flights, pets are treated as cargo.…

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Two at the Zoo

March 19, 2025

January 24 was an exciting day at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C. That’s when visitors got a first look at Qing Bao and Bao Li. These are giant pandas. They arrived from China in October 2024. They went…

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One Big Herd

March 14, 2025

What animals live in your backyard? Squirrels? Birds? Deer? In India, elephants are a common sight. People have to share space with them. This inspired an art project. It’s called The Great Elephant Migration. Its purpose is to remind us…

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Animals

Saving Turtles

March 7, 2025

In October 2023, a patient arrived at the South Carolina Aquarium. It was taken to the Sea Turtle Care Center. The turtle was given the name Ricotta. It was tangled in fishing line. And it had swallowed some. Two surgeries…

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