KidNuz: News for Kids 03.23.2026
Mar 23, 2026
Airport stress is eased by monthly visits from llamas and alpacas at Portland International. NASA slowly rolls a 322-foot rocket toward its moon liftoff target. Four West Coast towns hit historic March heat, affecting snowpack and ski resorts. Nordic countries top global happiness lists for reasons like social support. Meteor fragments from a St. Patrick's Day space rock were found in Ohio. BTS returns with a big comeback.
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Shutdown Worsens Airport Security Lines
- Passenger lines worsened after a partial shutdown left 50,000 TSA agents unpaid, sick, or quitting, prompting federal immigration agents to assist at airports beginning March 23, 2026.
- Kim cites Atlanta waits topping three hours and President Trump ordering agents to ease spring break congestion.
Alpacas Entertain Stressed Travelers
- Portland International Airport brings in llamas and alpacas once a month to help travelers de-stress, with animals dressed in holiday or pirate outfits.
- Each animal is about six feet tall, 450 pounds, and hard to miss during visits.
Moon Rocket Returns After Helium Fix
- NASA rolled the 322-foot Space Launch System and Orion capsule back to Launch Pad 39B after fixing a helium leak found in rehearsal.
- The second 4-mile, 11-hour crawl set a targeted liftoff for April 1, 2026, with a four-astronaut crew in quarantine.