Other, Travel
18 people killed in shooting in US
Police are still looking for US Army reservist Robert Card. They think he’s the man who killed 18 people in a mass shooting in Maine, USA.
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Business, Politics
US states start lawsuit against Instagram and Facebook
42 states in the US have sued Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit says Meta didn't tell the truth about the risks of using its social media apps.
Business, Technology
Amazon testing robots that move like humans
Amazon is testing humanoid robots in its US warehouses to automate more tasks. The company says that the robots will give workers more time to help customers better.
Sports
Neymar injured again, needs surgery
Brazilian soccer star Neymar hurt his left knee while playing for his national team on Tuesday.
Entertainment, Travel
Van Gogh Museum has safety issue with Pokémon cards
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has decided to stop giving out a limited-edition Pokémon card for safety reasons.
Entertainment, Nature
The winner of Fat Bear Week is …
At Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, a mother bear named Grazer became the winner of Fat Bear Week.
Business, Technology
AI might need more electricity than a small country
Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has become quite powerful and popular.
Nature
About 1,000 birds hit Chicago building and die
Last week, an unusually large number of birds died in Chicago after flying into buildings.
Business
Inflation, shrinkflation and now ‘skimpflation’
Recently, some products you see in stores are getting smaller, but the prices you pay for them are staying the same. This is called “shrinkflation.”
Sports, Travel
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be held in six countries
FIFA will celebrate the men’s World Cup 100-year anniversary in 2030.
Business, Entertainment, Science
Lego is trying to make more environmentally friendly bricks
The company Lego, famous for making colorful plastic bricks, has decided not to make those bricks from recycled plastic bottles.
Science, Technology
Scientists make new “exercise drug”
Scientists have successfully tested a new drug that gives someone the benefits of a good workout.
Sports, Travel
The Ryder Cup has crazy fans
The 44th Ryder Cup golf tournament has started. It is being held at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy.
Other, Politics
Some US politicians don’t have to wear suits anymore
Recently, the leader of the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, changed the dress code for senators.
Science, Technology
Elon Musk’s company Neuralink will test on humans
Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, has started looking for people for its first tests with humans.
Entertainment, Sports
Esports are in this year’s Asian Games for first time
Esports have become an official part of the Asian Games this year. For the first time ever, players can compete for gold medals in seven different video games.
Nature, Travel
French ski resorts close, not enough snow
This year, La Sambuy, a family-friendly ski spot in the French Alps, is taking down its ski lifts.
Other, Technology
US military lost $80m fighter jet, found it next day
US military officials have found the debris of the missing F-35 military jet. The plane disappeared on Sunday afternoon after the pilot jumped out over South Carolina.
Business, Nature
Fungus and humidity cause problems for Italian wine
Italy's wine grapes are in trouble this year.
Sports
Germany beat Serbia to win FIBA basketball World Cup
Germany won their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup title on Sunday. They beat Serbia 83-77 in a difficult game in Manila.
