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Places

Icy Escape

August 17, 2026

On August 8, tourists explore the ice cave at Bingtangyu Grand Canyon Scenic Area, in Qinhuangdao, China. Cold air and ice turn the cave into a natural refriger…

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News

Summer 2026 in Review

August 17, 2026

America’s birthday, smash-hit soccer, record heat waves. This summer was packed with big events. In the United States, crowds gathered on July 4 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Celebrations included festivals, drone shows, and fireworks. …

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Sports

Spain’s World Cup Win

July 20, 2026

Spain has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain defeated Argentina, the 2022 victor, in the tournament’s final match. The final took place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Eighty thousand spectators from around the…

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Sports

World Cup Update

July 8, 2026

Four weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the stakes are high. The 48-team tournament kicked off June 11. Today, there are eight teams left. They represent Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. These teams will compete…

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Sports

Summer of Soccer

May 14, 2026

Soccer fans, mark your calendars! The world’s biggest international soccer tournament, the FIFA World Cup, returns this summer. Sixteen cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States (see map) will host a total of 104 matches. The action starts with…

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Arts

Picasso for Peanuts

April 17, 2026

Pablo Picasso’s paintings typically sell for millions. But one sold for just $116 on April 14. The sale was part of a campaign called 1 Picasso for 100 Euros. It was organized by French TV producer Péri Cochin and the…

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Animals

Gorilla Multiples

April 2, 2026

In March, gorilla twins were born in Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. That makes nine mountain gorillas, including two sets of twins, born in Virunga this year. The park is taking part in a species conservation…

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Environment

Human Nature

April 2, 2026

From city parks to rural farmland, outdoor spaces define communities. They’re places to work, to unwind, to connect with neighbors. And they’re in trouble. Issues such as heat, drought, and flooding threaten many of these spaces. That’s why World Monuments…

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Sports

Paralympics Begin

March 6, 2026

The Winter Paralympics are underway. The opening ceremony took place in Verona, Italy, on March 6. More than 650 athletes, each with a disability, are competing across 79 events in six sports. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the…

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Culture

Celebration Season

March 5, 2026

For many, the coming of spring is a time to celebrate. People in Brazil enjoyed the annual festival Carnaval from February 13 to 21. People in New Orleans, Louisiana, paraded for Mardi Gras on February 17. And in early March,…

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