Nightly News: Kids Edition – Oct. 17

Students and parents are helping clean up hurricane debris at several schools in Florida from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. A chief scientist at NASA explains how climate change is connected to storms getting stronger and the difference between weather and climate. We’ll also learn about the science behind climate change, how it affects our planet and what you can do to help preserve our planet. “Panda-monium!” Two giant pandas arrived in Washington, D.C., to begin a new era of panda diplomacy between the U.S. and China. We get a sneak peek at how 3-year-old Bao Li and Qing Bao are settling in at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and a glimpse into Bao Li’s family tree that began at the zoo! Then, we head across the globe to Australia to meet another fluffy friend named Pesto the penguin, nicknamed “linebacker” due to his size! We highlight the heartwarming story of a custodian in Rhode Island who has been going the extra mile for elementary school students by treating them to a special performance called, “Freddy Fridays,” making Friday lunchtime a special moment for all.Oct. 17, 2024