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An adult gorilla sits on the ground holding two baby gorillas close.

Animals

Gorilla Multiples

May 1, 2026

In March, gorilla twins were born in Virunga National Park. That’s in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the 1970s, the mountain gorillas were facing extinction. The park is part of an effort to conserve the species. Nine mountain…

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A soccer player in a striped jersey kicks a ball during a game on the field.

Sports

Soccer’s Best

April 10, 2026

Soccer fans, mark your calendars! The FIFA World Cup returns this summer. It’s the biggest international soccer tournament. This year, games will be held at stadiums in Canada, Mexico, and the United States (see map below). The opening match will…

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A soccer player in a red and white uniform runs across the field while controlling the ball during a game.

Sports

Eyes on These Guys

April 10, 2026

Players join their country’s team for the World Cup. Here are four players to watch in this year’s tournament. BUKAYO SAKA (above) will be playing for England. Saka has been playing professional soccer since he was 17. He played in…

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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.

Sports

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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Two girls wearing bright flowers smile and put colorful powder on each other’s faces during a festival.

Culture

Let’s Celebrate

March 19, 2026

For many, the coming of spring is a time to celebrate. There are different festivities in different parts of the world. People in Brazil enjoyed Carnaval from February 13 to 21. The festival involves huge parades. People in New…

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

Holidays

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.

Sports

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 large stone statue of an ancient Egyptian ruler sits inside a museum, with other statues and visitors in the background.

History

Egypt on Display

January 16, 2026

Take a trip through ancient Egypt. Learn about pharaohs. Learn about their burial. Gaze up at a 36-foot-tall statue of an ancient king. Look out at the Great Pyramid. You can do it all at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).…

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History

Making Mummies

January 16, 2026

Ancient Egyptian kings were called pharaohs. After they died, pharaohs were made into mummies. Egyptians believed the dead would need their bodies in the next life. First, the body was cleaned. Egyptians used water from the Nile River. The body…

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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.

Sports

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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