KidNuz: News for Kids 03.27.2026
Mar 27, 2026
A tour of classroom tech and a humanoid robot visiting the White House. A look at federal moves to fix TSA pay and long airport lines. An airline idea turns three seats into a sleeper. The Army raises its maximum enlistment age. Plus a surprise co-writer on a new Lord of the Rings film.
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White House Demo Of Figure 3 Robot
- First Lady Melania Trump introduced Figure 3, a 5'8" humanoid robot, at a White House AI and education summit as a possible future teacher.
- The robot spoke multiple languages, has a mesh face and AI sensors, and its maker says it's trained to do household tasks like dishes and laundry.
Executive Order To Address TSA Line Crisis
- President Trump declared TSA staffing and long security lines a national emergency and will sign an executive order to get agents paid immediately.
- The move bypasses Congress amid a partial shutdown and rising sick calls from TSA agents, with national unavailability at 11% and some airports over 40%.
United's Relax Row Economy Beds
- United Airlines plans Relax Row, where three economy seats convert into a bed with mattress pad, pillows, and blanket for long international routes.
- The service aims to let passengers stretch out without buying first class and is expected to start next year.