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Saudi Arabia Beats Argentina - Businesses Close Next Day

The king of Saudi Arabia declared a public holiday for the country on Wednesday. The holiday was to celebrate their win against Argentina in the World Cup. Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.

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New Zealand Might Lower Voting Age to 16

Politicians in New Zealand will soon vote to decide the voting age in the country. Currently, the voting age is 18 years old, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says they might lower it to 16 years old.

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Business, Travel

Tourism in Asia and the Pacific Still Low

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Palau had around 118,000 visitors a year. Tourism was the main industry in the country. This year, less than 10,000 people visited the country.

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Nature, Politics

World Population Now More Than 8 Billion

On Tuesday, the United Nations (U.N.) said that the world population is now more than 8 billion people. The U.N. also warned that life will be difficult in some regions of the world because of climate change.

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Politics, Technology

Solar Panels Required Above Parking Lots in France

A new law in France requires large parking lots to be covered by solar panels. The law is part of French president Emmanuel Macron’s plans to use more renewable energy.

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Business, Technology

Amazon’s Delivery Drone Almost Ready

Nearly ten years ago, Jeff Bezos announced Amazon’s drone delivery service. Finally, it’s ready to start.

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Sports, Travel

Lionel Messi Injured 2 Weeks Before World Cup

Lionel Messi missed a game with his club team Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on Sunday because of an injury. His Achilles tendon, a tendon that goes from the heel of the foot to the back of the knee, was hurt.

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Entertainment

US Lotto Jackpot Record $1.9 Billion

On Monday, Americans lined up to buy Powerball lottery tickets. The Powerball jackpot is now a record high $1.9 billion.

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Business, Technology

Twitter Wants $8 for Blue Checkmark

On Saturday, the Twitter app on the Apple App store was updated. Twitter users can now pay $8 for a ‘blue check’ verification mark next to their name.

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Business, Technology

Honda Brings Battery Exchange Stations to Tokyo

Honda has recently set up an EV battery exchange station in Tokyo, Japan. Honda hopes to create a large network of battery exchange stations in Japan called Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:. Electric motorcycle riders can e

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Disneyland in Shanghai Suddenly Closed, Visitors Locked In

On Monday, Disney Resort in Shanghai suddenly stopped operations because of China’s COVID-19 rules. Disney Resort visitors were told to stay in the park until they test negative for coronavirus.

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Entertainment, Other

Hirokazu Tanakas Break Guinness World Record

A group of 178 people with the name ‘Hirokazu Tanaka’ broke a Guinness World Record. They were the largest gathering of people with the same first and last name.

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Football Fan Walking from Spain to Qatar Was Arrested in Iran

A football fan from Spain decided to walk to Qatar to watch the World Cup, which starts in November. The fan’s mother says that there was no contact with him for several weeks. She then learned that he was arrested in Ir

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