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On June 6, we remember D-Day, or the Invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. Why was this such an important battle in World War II? German forces had invaded France and were trying … Read more

Have you been meeting with your class online? If so, you are not alone. Even the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States are hearing their cases remotely—over the phone. Usually, the justices … Read more

You have probably heard the words “social distancing” in the news. Social distancing is a way to stop the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus. Scientists believe that the virus spreads through the air when … Read more

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed life for many people around the world. You might be attending school at home and keeping distance from other people. This will help prevent the virus from spreading. But … Read more

UPDATE The coronavirus has become serious in the United States. Its official name is COVID-19. Many schools and businesses have closed. Many people should practice social distancing, or limiting how much contact they have with … Read more

Bushfires are common in northern Australia. (The scrub, woodland, and grasslands of Australia and New Zealand are called “the bush.”) The winters are dry, and a lightning strike or human error can ignite a blaze. … Read more

Donald Trump is only the third U.S. President to be impeached. But what exactly does impeachment mean? Impeachment starts in the House of Representatives. Members of the House of Representatives, who wanted to decide whether … Read more

Since June 2019, pro-democracy protestors have held weekly demonstrations in Hong Kong like the one shown here. In August, protestors disrupted travel at the Hong Kong International Airport, shutting down the airport for days. The … Read more

On September 24, 2019, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, launched a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. An impeachment inquiry investigates if the President committed a crime. It could lead … Read more

A year ago, teen climate activist Greta Thunberg sat alone at the Swedish capital. She had a message for world leaders. Take action on the climate crisis! This year, Thunberg did not protest alone. Millions … Read more