Entertainment, Nature
Reality TV contestant kills and eats protected New Zealand bird
In a reality show called “Race to Survive: New Zealand,” a contestant named Spencer “Corry” Jones ate a protected bird called a weka.
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Politics
Modi wins third term as Prime Minister of India
In Delhi, Narendra Modi started his third term as the Prime Minister of India. He promised to be fair to everyone when he took his oath at a big event at the president’s house.
Politics
North Korea will stop sending balloons filled with trash to South Korea
North Korea has decided to stop sending balloons filled with trash to South Korea.
Entertainment, Travel
Colombia bans bullfighting - only 7 countries still allow it
Colombia has approved a new law to stop bullfights. Animal rights activists are very happy about the law.
Business, Technology
Google’s AI tool gives dangerous advice
Google’s new tool, “AI Overviews,” has been getting some criticism.
Nature
Japan has invasive raccoon problem
Japan has a growing problem with raccoons. Since 2014, the number of raccoons in Japan has increased significantly. In 2022, Tokyo’s government reported that nearly 1,300 raccoons were caught. That is 400% more than the
Sports
Bayer Leverkusen first team to win Bundesliga undefeated
Bayer Leverkusen, a soccer team in Germany, made history by finishing the Bundesliga season without losing a single game.
Business, Travel
Remote workers and digital nomads are bad for cafes
In Spain, some cafes and bars are finding it difficult to accommodate digital nomads and other people working remotely.
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.
Entertainment, Other
Americans are drinking less alcohol
Many Americans are now drinking less alcohol and trying non-alcoholic drinks that resemble alcohol.
Other, Politics
Governments not protecting journalists and free press
The World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), says that journalists around the world are facing increasing threats. These threats include being put in prison, misinformation spread about th
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.
Other, Science
Measles cases doubled in one year
The number of measles cases worldwide almost doubled from 2022 to 2023.
Sports
Lionel Messi breaks two records in Major League Soccer
Lionel Messi is having a great start in this year’s Major League Soccer (MLS) season. This past Saturday, he scored two goals to help his team, Inter Miami, win 4-1 against the New England Revolution.
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.
