KidNuz: News for Kids 03.18.2026
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Mar 18, 2026 A seven-ton meteor shattering over Lake Erie and rattling homes across states. Rising gas prices tied to geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. Vinyl records booming again, boosted by pop culture releases. A 1949 humpback whale recording resurfaces with scientific promise. A viral fundraising miracle for a 78-year-old delivery driver.
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Rare Daytime Meteor Shook Ohio Region
- A seven-ton meteor broke apart over Lake Erie and generated a widespread sonic boom.
- CBS News estimates it traveled 45,000 miles an hour and released energy equal to 250 tons of TNT, rattling homes across several states.
Gas Spike Linked To Strait Of Hormuz Tensions
- Gas prices rose sharply as the national average reached $3.79 a gallon, up 7 cents in one day.
- AAA links the 90-cent increase since the war with Iran began, while President Trump seeks allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Taylor Swift Fueled Vinyl's Big Comeback
- Vinyl record sales topped $1 billion last year, driven by renewed interest and major artists.
- Taylor Swift's 2025 Showgirl release—eight vinyl variants with unique art and extras—gave vinyl its biggest boost.