In the News – Page 14

Daylight Saving Time

It’s March! This means you might be getting ready to change the time on your clocks. This is to follow daylight saving time. The clocks are set one hour ahead in March. This is to … Read more

You probably know February is Black History Month. But how did it start? A historian realized he did not learn about many African Americans in school. So, in 1926, he started a one-week celebration. He … Read more

Australia’s Deadly Wildfires

Fires are common in northern Australia. Winters are dry. A lightning strike or human error can start a fire. Usually, these fires are small, and firefighters can put them out. This year is different, though. … Read more

What Will the Weather Be Like Today?

Will it snow tomorrow? Will school be canceled? Everyone wants to know about the weather. Good news! Weather predictions are only getting better. Weather predictions are getting better because tools are getting better. Weather forecasters … Read more

The House of Representatives Votes for Impeachment

Impeachment starts in the House of Representatives. Members of the House of Representatives wanted to decide if President Trump had committed serious crimes. The president was accused of asking another country to help him win … Read more

Balloons or Brains?

You have probably seen a balloon floating through the sky. Have you ever wondered what was inside? Helium is the gas used to fill balloons. It is much lighter than air. This is the reason balloons … Read more

Why Are People in Hong Kong Protesting the Government?

Since June 2019, protestors have held weekly demonstrations in Hong Kong. Hong Kong was a British colony until 1997. As a British colony, Hong Kong was a democratic territory. Then Hong Kong was handed to … Read more

You Can Help Prevent the Flu

Each year, millions of people get the flu. The flu is caused by a virus called influenza. Influenza can spread from one person to another. Flu germs can spread through the air when a sick person sneezes or … Read more

What Is Impeachment?

In September, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, started an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump. An impeachment inquiry investigates if the president committed a crime. It’s a process that might lead to … Read more

Finding Hidden Objects in the Universe

When you look at the night sky what do you see? You may see the Moon, stars, and a few nearby planets. Did you know there are countless objects in space that we cannot see with just our eyes? … Read more