What’s happening in the world? How do decisions our leaders make affect you? Read these articles to discover what’s in the news!
On May 25, an unarmed African American man named George Floyd was killed while he was being arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A video shows a white police officer pressing his knee on George Floyd’s neck. … Read more
“Ireland remembers.” That is what one message said that came with a donation [money given to help somebody] to the Navajo and Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund. This is an online fundraising site that has … Read more
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
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