Nature, Science
Orangutan uses plant as medicine
An orangutan amazed scientists by using a plant paste to heal a big cut on his face. It is the first time a wild animal was seen using a plant as medicine for a wound.
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Other, Science
Measles cases doubled in one year
The number of measles cases worldwide almost doubled from 2022 to 2023.
Politics, Travel
Venice starts charging an entrance fee for tourists
Venice, the Italian city famous for its canals, has introduced a new entrance fee for tourists visiting the city for one day.
Sports, Travel
Two people set new Guinness World Record in chess
In New York City’s Times Square, Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya and US chess champion Shawn Martinez played chess for 60 hours straight.
Nature, Technology
Seven countries get all of their electricity from green energy
Seven countries are now using almost all green energy for their electricity. These countries are Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Business, Technology
Samsung beats Apple to become top phone maker
In the first quarter of 2024, Apple’s iPhone sales fell 10%. This was due to more competition from Android phone makers, according to a report from a research company called IDC.
Travel
Could Stonehenge lose its UNESCO World Heritage status?
In February 2024, a judge gave approval for a road tunnel to be built under Stonehenge, a World Heritage site in England.
Business
GE was the biggest company in the world. What happened?
General Electric (GE), once a giant company that did almost everything for American families, is no longer the same.
Science, Technology
NASA to create a standard time for the moon
The White House has asked NASA to create a standard time for the moon and other space bodies. The U.S. wants to set rules in space as more countries and companies are interested in the moon.
Politics, Technology
Australia has too much solar panel waste
A new report says that solar panel waste could become a major issue sooner than expected.
Entertainment
Songs have become simpler, more repetitive and angrier
A recent study found that song lyrics are becoming simpler and more repetitive.
Science, Technology
Smartphones might be bad for physical health
Two years ago, Doctor Yannick Guillodo from Brest, France wanted to encourage people to use their smartphones less. He found a group of people who agreed to try to cut down their phone use.
Entertainment, Other
FBI returns art stolen during WWII to Japan
A family in Massachusetts, USA found a lot of valuable Asian art in their late father’s attic.
Politics
Putin wins Russian election
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, won a big victory in the recent election. He will now be the leader of Russia until at least 2030.
Sports
New record for most consecutive wins in men’s soccer
In a historic soccer match on Tuesday, the Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal set a world record. They won their 28th game in a row when they beat Al-Ittihad 2-0 in the AFC Champions League.
Entertainment
The 2024 Academy Awards for movies
The Oscars this year were a big victory for the movie “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan. It won seven awards, including best picture, best actor, and best director.
Science, Technology
Russia and China consider nuclear power plant on moon
Yuri Borisov, the leader of Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, said that Russia and China are thinking about putting a nuclear power plant on the moon between 2033 and 2035.
Other, Science
Report says more than a billion people obese worldwide
The Lancet, a science journal, reports that over a billion people worldwide live with obesity. This includes 880 million adults and 159 million kids, based on data from 2022.
Business, Technology
Burger chain Wendy’s to test menu with AI controlled prices
Wendy’s, a popular fast-food chain, is planning to change their prices throughout the day.
Business, Technology
UberEats to start robot deliveries in Japan
UberEats will use robots to deliver food in Tokyo. They work with Mitsubishi Electric and Cartken to make the robots. The robots will start next month.
