Good morning and welcome to Kid News! I'm Kim, today is Thursday, February 2nd, 2023,

and we begin with Groundhog Day, as Punctsutani Phil is plucked from his burrow to make his

annual winter weather prediction. Each year on this day, people gather at Gobler's

knob in Punctsutani, Pennsylvania to wait with baited and ice-cold breath for the forecast

of this furry celebrity rodent. According to legend, which dates back to the 1700s,

Phil sees his shadow were in for six more weeks of winter. If not, we can expect warmer

temperatures and early spring. As of this recording, Phil was not quite awake, but by the time

you're listening, the world will likely know just how long to keep that winter coat

around.

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate African-American achievements

throughout U.S. history. The annual celebration started as just one week, but was officially

expanded to a month in 1976 by then-President Gerald Ford. February was chosen to coincide

with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, who as President paved the way for the abolition

of slavery, and Frederick Douglass, who was an escaped slave, who became a prominent activist,

author and leader in the movement to free slaves. The Association for the Study of African-American

Life and History selects a theme every year. This year's is Black Resistance, to highlight

the institutions and affiliations that have lobbied, litigated, legislated, protested,

and achieved success.

Fans may pay a pretty penny to attend the Super Bowl this year. According to Front

Office Sports, two tickets to see the Eagles and Chief Square Off, plus airfare, lodging,

parking, and food, could add up to about $18,000 depending on how far people travel and

how picky they are about their seats. Demand for hotel rooms may be higher as well, as the

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