LNGenZ News for Kids: Current Events

Millard Fillmore (1800 – 1874) was the 13th president of the United States and the last to hold office that was not to be affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican parties. In 1828, Fillmore began his political career as… Read More

Koalas are mammals native to Australia. They are often incorrectly referred to as Koala bears, most likely because they have a similar appearance to bears. Koalas, however, are marsupials, meaning they carry their babies in a pouch on their bellies…. Read More

Forty-seven public schools in Chicago have less than a third of the students they could have, and another 150 are half empty. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has been spending more money that it takes in for years… Read More

Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) was the 12th president of the United States. He was born on Nov. 24, 1784 in Orange County, Virginia. The Taylor family moved to Louisville, Kentucky when Zachary was an infant. Although he didn’t have much in… Read More

The midnight ride of Paul Revere has been made immortal by poets and the authors of early American history. In Revolutionary War accounts, there is no mention of his borrowed horse’s name or breed – yet without this animal, the… Read More

It’s Independence Day, a time for fireworks, barbecues, parades, and celebrations. But what is the meaning behind this holiday? Why and how do we celebrate it? And did you know, if John Adams had had his way, we’d be honoring… Read More

On Friday, July 4, 2025, America will celebrate the birthday of America’s independence. There are several traditions surrounding the holiday, including barbecues, picnics, parades, sports events, and concerts, among others. Perhaps the most popular is a fireworks display. On Friday… Read More

James Polk (1795-1849) was the 11th president of the United States. He vowed to only serve one term – a promise he kept – but he managed to accomplish much in his time in the White House. James Knox Polk… Read More

When President Donald Trump activated the California National Guard to put down riots in Los Angeles in 2025, many in the media called it unprecedented. It was not. Only four years after all the states ratified the US Constitution in… Read More

The US Supreme Court ended its term on Friday, June 27, releasing five major decisions before leaving for summer break. All five rulings came down 6-3, but the justices didn’t always pick the same sides. While these cases all decide… Read More

A jaguar is a feline living in Central America, North America, and South America. It is a carnivorous animal with spots on its fur that resemble roses. The jaguar is the largest cat on the American continent, and it can… Read More

On June 21, the United States bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran — Fordow, Nantz, and Isfahan – and reports indicated they were obliterated. President Donald Trump had declared that the Iranian government would not be permitted to have nuclear… Read More