Today's Stories
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Curaçao Wins Little League World Series
On Sunday, Curaçao defeated Nevada 11-2 to win the 2026 Little League World Series. It was the second time that the island nation has won this baseball contest. Curaçao didn't lose a single game, but there was plenty of tough competition from teams from around the world. Source
Protecting Little Penguins From Deadly Bird Flu
Australia and New Zealand are racing to protect their birds from the deadly bird flu, which reached the area in June. Thousands of birds have already died. So have some mammals. But there is a plan in place to protect some of the area’s little penguins by vaccinating them. Source
Collapsing Glacier Causes Deadly Flooding in Nepal
On August 26, a massive flash flood and mudslide caused damage over a huge area in Nepal and Tibet. One place that was destroyed was a busy border crossing between Nepal and China. The sudden flooding has killed over 950 people, and more than 4,000 people are still missing. Source
11-Year-Old Museum Curator Sets a Record
If you're passing through Cambridge, Illinois, you might want to stop by the Cambridge Natural History Museum. Not only does the museum have dinosaur bones and loads of fossils, it also has the world's youngest museum director ever. Source
Brain Implant Lets Paralyzed Man Feel Again
In 2020, a swimming pool accident left Keith Thomas paralyzed from the neck down. Now, thanks to a daring medical experiment, he's able to use his arms again. He's even able to feel his sister holding his hand. The process may offer hope for others who are paralyzed. Source
Congo Struggles with Ebola; US & Canada in Trade Fight
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at two important stories: Doctors are working hard to stop a rapidly-spreading outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also, a trade war is growing between the United States and Canada after talks between the two countries broke down. Source
Scientists Create Underwater Suit for Cockroaches
This story is about cockroaches that are part robot. Believe it or not, that part of the story is old news. What's new is that now scientists have figured out a way for these "cyborg" roaches to work underwater. Source
Europe Struggles with Heat and Drought
After a long and very hot summer, much of Europe is suffering from an extreme drought. Temperatures have now cooled in many places, but the problems caused by the drought remain. Source
Temporary US-Iran Peace Deal Expires
A temporary peace deal between the US and Iran came to an end yesterday. The two sides are still no closer to ending the war, which has now been going on for about six months. Source
New Species of Monkey Discovered in Congo
A monkey with orange lips that sounds like a croaking frog? That's "Likweli", a new species of monkey recently identified in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scientists have only recently learned about the monkey, but they are already worried that it might be endangered. Source