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Robots compete in a boxing match at the World Robot Expo, in Beijing, China. The expo took place from August 8 to 12. It showcased the latest in robotics, inclu…
Funny-looking dogs need love, too! On August 8, dog lovers gathered for the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest. The competition took place in Santa Rosa, California. It celebrated “the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique,” according to event…
Thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles–area store on August 6, authorities say. The theft took place at One Stop Sales, in La Puente, California. The shop announced the theft on social media. “We…
Do you love recess? Many kids do. It’s an important part of the school day that gives kids a chance to play, relax, and hang out with friends. But during times of extreme heat, outdoor recess can be not only…
Millions of people in the United States are feeling the effects of extreme heat this week. That’s according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service (NWS). In some states, the temperature may feel as high as 120°F.…
On May 29, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, became the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee champ. Faizan’s winning word was éclaircissement, a French word that means “clarification.” When Faizan spelled it correctly, he pumped his fists and fell dramatically to…
Hayden Roland has a lot of pets. He has two dogs, Sasha and Peanut; two rabbits, BunBun and Velvet; and a pair of potbellied pigs, Ava and Layla. BunBun came to Hayden’s family as a foster pet. He’d been injured…
Recovery efforts are ongoing after a system of intense storms brought heavy rains and strong winds to parts of the Southern and Midwestern United States in early April. Communities saw flash flooding, tornadoes, and historic rainfall. The storms lasted for…
An expanse of wildflowers is a stunning sight. But a wildflower meadow isn’t just nice to look at. It’s also doing important work. It promotes biodiversity. It produces food for pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. And it provides a…
On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to dismantle the Department of Education (DOE). Trump said that the department will still keep some “core necessities” and that Congress will vote on whether to officially abolish…
