The New York Times for Kids goes inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots. Jayden Youngblood, 15, plays Buster the Bulldog, the mascot for his high school in Austin, ...

Duolingo announces death of its iconic mascot known for its silly antics The lauguage-learning app Duolingo announced the mysterious death of their mascot Duo. Later it was revealed the mascot faked ...

Linguists say this joyful weirdness isn’t random—it’s rooted in how humans build bonds, play with sound, and treat animals like family. Linguists are uncovering how pet nicknames tap into deep ...

The 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl made its glorious return to Orlando's Camping World Stadium on Saturday for a postseason game between Miami and Iowa State, and the mascot introduction was perfect. The three ...