KidNuz: News for Kids 02.27.2026
Feb 27, 2026
A rescued toucan found in a garage gets care after a daring capture. Rising daily use of AI at work and which jobs see it most. Tours paused as seal pups test positive for bird flu. Nike is developing app-controlled bionic shoes for everyday athletes. Scientists explain why sneakers squeak on the court. Fourth graders cheer with a high school team.
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Rescued Toucan Sam Found In Home Garage
- A runaway toucan named Sam lived months in Las Vegas after flying away from his coop in November.
- Volunteers left food by a cage and Sam finally landed in a homeowner's garage; vets found only dry skin and a small chip in his beak.
Daily AI Use Has Tripled Nationwide
- AI use at work is expanding quickly: 12% of Americans now use AI daily, a threefold increase in just over a year.
- Tech workers lead at 31% daily use, teachers 9%, and remote workers are twice as likely to use AI.
Bird Flu Forces Closure Of Seal Tours
- Elephant seal tours at Año Nuevo State Park were canceled after seal pups tested positive for bird flu, the first marine mammal cases in the northern hemisphere.
- Park viewing areas will stay closed for the breeding season while UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz researchers monitor the colony.