Business, Technology
Is Tesla in trouble?
Tesla's stock price has decreased more than 40% since January. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has lost $121 billion in the last three months.
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Business, Technology
Skype is shutting down
Microsoft announced that Skype, its internet calling and video service, will stop working on May 5th. This service has been around for about 20 years.
Business, Technology
Google changes its rules about AI for weapons and spying
Google has changed its rules about how its artificial intelligence (AI) can be used.
Business, Technology
EV factory in Brazil closed because of ‘slavery conditions’
Construction of a new factory for BYD, a big electric car company from China, has stopped in Brazil. Officials said some workers were living in very poor conditions.
Science, Technology
NASA astronauts still stuck in space
Two astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) will have to stay in space longer than planned. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams went to the ISS in June. They were supposed to be back on Earth after one week. 
Entertainment, Technology
First person ever completes Tetris, game resets
Michael Artiaga has become the first person to make the classic video game Tetris reset to level 0 after beating it. The 16-year-old from the US achieved this during a livestream on Twitch on Sunday. He was playing Ninte
Business, Technology
Google’s AI tool gives dangerous advice
Google’s new tool, “AI Overviews,” has been getting some criticism.
Science, Technology
Scientists make new algae-based plastic that’s nature safe
Scientists have maybe found a way to make plastic that won’t leave behind tiny plastic pieces called microplastics. Microplastics can stay around for thousands of years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, a popular food delivery service, will soon use special robots to deliver food in Tokyo.
Entertainment, Technology
Dating app Tinder to start checking IDs in the UK
Tinder, a popular dating app, is launching a new feature in the UK. Tinder will start to verify users’ identities by using passports or driving licenses and video selfies.
Science, Technology
Nuclear fusion record, closer to unlimited clean energy
Scientists near Oxford, England, have set a new record in nuclear fusion energy. This brings us one step closer to clean energy for the future.
Science, Technology
Japan is now the fifth country to land on the moon
Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft has landed on the moon, the first successful moon landing for Japan.
Business, Technology
Companies don’t like self-checkout anymore
Many stores introduced self-checkout to make shopping faster. The stores also thought it would save money because the self-checkout area doesn’t need employees. However, the strategy is not working like they wanted.
