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US President Biden’s dog has been biting security agents
President Biden's dog Commander was involved in a series of incidents where he bit Secret Service agents on duty at the White House.
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Nature, Travel
Are radio collars killing cheetahs in India?
Cheetahs became extinct in India in 1952, but a project by the Indian government brought 20 cheetahs back to the country last year. The animals were brought to Kuno national park, Madhya Pradesh.
Business, Other
UK shoppers are buying less soap
Shoppers in Britain are buying less soap and personal hygiene products, according to data from major supermarkets.
Sports, Travel
The FIFA Women's World Cup is better this year
The FIFA Women's World Cup started on Thursday. It's the ninth edition of the Women's World Cup, and is taking place in Australia and New Zealand.
Business, Entertainment
Hollywood is on strike, but Netflix is safe
Hollywood actors and writers are on strike. They are demanding better pay and job security as video streaming services and AI become more popular.
Technology
Humanoid robot in China could help old people
The number of people in China who are 60 years old or older is expected to increase from 280 million to over 400 million by the year 2035.
Entertainment, Travel
Burger King’s new burger is all cheese and no meat in Thailand
Burger King has introduced a new burger in Thailand that has created a lot of buzz.
Nature, Travel
Volcano erupting in Iceland
A volcano started erupting near Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, on Monday.
Nature, Science
Earth has hottest day ever 3 days in a row
On Tuesday, July 4th, the Earth reached its highest temperature ever measured.
Nature, Science
The EU wants to remove drugs from water
In Uppsala, Sweden, there is a new project to clean harmful drugs out of the water.
Entertainment, Travel
Barbie’s pink mansion is available on Airbnb
This July, Barbie fans can book a stay in Ken's bedroom, in Barbie's oceanside mansion in Malibu, California, thanks to Airbnb.
Business, Politics
Google will stop sharing Canadian news in Canada
Google plans to remove links to Canadian news websites from its platforms like Google Search, Google News, and Discover.
Science, Technology
4 volunteers enter NASA Mars simulation for 1 year
Four volunteers have begun a 378-day simulation of life on Mars. They will live in a special building that looks like Mars and face difficult challenges that can happen in space.
Other, Science
Why do Americans eat so much junk food?
In the 80s and 90s, food companies started making a lot of "ultra-processed foods". These foods, like potato chips, frozen meals, soda, and fast food, have a lot of added sugar, salt, fat, artificial colors, and preserva
Sports, Travel
Paris 2024 Olympics: French police search headquarters
The police in France have searched the headquarters of the organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Nature, Science
Brazilian researchers want to make naturally decaffeinated coffee
A research institute in Brazil is working on creating coffee that naturally has less caffeine.
Nature, Politics
Antwerp, Belgium promotes urban gardening with tram and free plants
In Antwerp, Belgium, the tram on Line 1 was transformed into a garden for a day. There were plants on seats, around the windows, and even on the roof. The event was part of a serious plan to make the city greener and enc
Entertainment, Travel
Beyoncé causes price increases in Sweden
The start of Beyoncé’s world tour in Sweden last month caused a lot of excitement.
Business, Technology
GM decides to use Tesla’s EV charging system
Last week, General Motors (GM) announced they will use Tesla’s charging plug standard for electric vehicles in North America. GM’s decision comes after Ford announced plans to use Tesla’s charging plug last month.
Business, Sports
Messi confirms he will play in the US
Lionel Messi recently announced that he plans to join Inter Miami, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS).
