Business, Technology
German company changes normal cars to EVs in 8 hours
Many people want to buy electric cars, especially to help the environment. However, the cost of a new EV can be very expensive.
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Messi and Ronaldo will play game in Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami confirmed it will play in the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia next year.
Business, Politics
Italy wants more trade with China, but leaves BRI
Italy has decided to leave China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, Italy's leader, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, said that the country can make its trading and economic connections with China better.
Business, Entertainment
Kiss retire, will perform as digital avatars
Kiss, one of the most famous glam rock bands, just finished a long farewell tour called “End of the Road.” The tour lasted four years, and the final concert was in New York City.
Politics, Technology
Governments use push notifications on phones to spy
On Wednesday, US politician Ron Wyden warned that governments are watching people through the messages that pop up on their phones. These messages, called push notifications, come from apps like games, news apps or messa
Science, Technology
Scientists get 4.6-billion-year-old asteroid dirt
A very small amount of dust and dirt from an asteroid has arrived at the Natural History Museum in London.
Business, Sports
Women’s professional sports to grow 300% in 2024
Experts at Deloitte believe that women’s professional sports will earn $1.28 billion in 2024. That’s 300% more than three years ago.
Nature, Travel
Mali the lonely elephant dies at Manila Zoo
In sad news, Mali, a famous elephant at Manila Zoo in the Philippines, passed away on Tuesday. Mali was the star attraction for four decades at the zoo.
Business, Technology
Workers in Sweden support strike at Tesla
Tesla workers in Sweden have been on strike for almost one month. The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, made his first public comment about the strike on Thursday. He said, “this is insane.”
Entertainment
Singer Shakira avoids prison in Spain
Shakira, the superstar singer from Colombia, was in legal trouble in Spain. Spanish authorities said she didn’t pay taxes.
Other
France sets new record in Euro 2024 qualifier game
It was a special night for France’s national soccer team and its fans. The team beat Gibraltar 14-0 in a European Championship qualifying match.
Business
Soon you’ll be able to buy a car on Amazon
Amazon will start selling cars and SUVs on its website.
Business, Technology
Oil company ExxonMobil to produce lithium for batteries
ExxonMobil, a major oil company, announced plans to become a leading producer of lithium. Lithium is an important material used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Nature, Travel
State of emergency in Iceland
Recently, Iceland has had many earthquakes, and experts say there might be a volcanic eruption soon.
Sports, Travel
LeBron James museum will open this year
A museum about NBA star LeBron James will open in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, this month.
Business
Coworking space company WeWork files for bankruptcy
WeWork, the global company that provides shared office space, has filed for bankruptcy. A few years ago, the company was one of the most valuable startups in the world.
Business
Cup Noodles will make microwave-safe package next year
Nissin has announced new packaging for its Cup Noodles in 2024. The company will use paper instead of the polystyrene it uses now.
Sports
Ice hockey player dies in terrible skate accident
Last week, Adam Johnson, an ice hockey player from Minnesota, USA, passed away. He was cut in the neck by a skate blade during a game.
Business
Christmas candy already in shops
During the winter holidays, retailers become really busy.
Sports, Travel
South Africa win the Rugby World Cup
South Africa won the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. They beat New Zealand 12-11 in the final at Stade de France near Paris.
