KidNuz: News for Kids 03.03.2026
Mar 3, 2026
Coverage of how strikes near key shipping lanes could push gas prices up. Tributes and a look back at the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson. Dramatic weather shifts from blizzard conditions to an early heat surge. A total lunar eclipse that turns the moon red. Wildlife conservation highlights and a remarkable dog rescue after weeks in a blizzard.
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Strait Of Hormuz Drives Short Term Gas Spikes
- Global gas prices may rise quickly because 20% of oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
- An independent analyst told CNN prices could climb 5–10 cents per day amid strikes on Iran and continued operations announced by President Trump.
Jesse Jackson's Public Tributes And Funeral Plans
- A week of tributes began for Reverend Jesse Jackson after he died on February 17 at age 84.
- Thousands paid respects as Jackson lay in state in Columbia before services continue in Chicago March 6 with a private service to follow.
From Blizzard To Early Spring Heat
- Weather can flip fast: after a record blizzard, much of the eastern U.S. is now warming above average.
- Laredo hit 106°F, the hottest U.S. winter temperature recorded, and warmth is expected through mid-March in the south and southeast.