Kids News - Social Studies for Kids

A dramatic rescue operation for seven men trapped in a cave in the Southeast Asian country of Laos has ended. Five of the men were rescued by divers. But the search for the final two was called off on June 6, 2026, after the cave entrance became too unstable....

Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh from California is the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. His historic victory on May 28 was sealed by the word "bromocriptine." In case you are curious, this is a medicine used to treat hormone-related conditions....

On May 25, 2026, Americans will observe Memorial Day. The federal holiday honors members of the United States Armed Forces who died while serving their country. This includes those in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy....

For more than two decades, Joe Macken spent every spare minute building a miniature version of New York City in his basement. The 63-year-old truck driver's handmade model is now on public display at the Museum of the City of New York....