KidNuz: News for Kids 05.08.2025
May 8, 2025
A fighter jet incident in the Red Sea sparks concerns about aviation safety. There's buzz around a new pope elected amidst exciting developments. A snake collector's unusual quest for venom immunity adds a twist to wildlife stories. In horse racing, Sovereignty's strategy to skip the Preakness for the Belmont Stakes raises eyebrows. Lastly, there's a focus on skilled trades, revealing emerging career opportunities for high school students in a tight labor market.
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Super Hornets Lost Overboard Twice
- Twice in eight days, $70 million Super Hornet jets sank from USS Harry Truman due to landing issues.
- Both times, pilots ejected safely; first incident caused by ship's sharp turn, second by a failed landing mechanism.
Pope Election Process Update
- Cardinals are voting multiple times daily to elect a new pope, needing two-thirds majority approval.
- Initial votes resulted in black smoke, meaning no decision yet; quick election is hoped.
Mattel Price Hikes Due to Tariffs
- Mattel plans to raise toy prices due to tariffs on imports from China and other countries.
- The tariffs aim to encourage production in the U.S., but Mattel does not plan to move manufacturing stateside.