Politics, Technology
Self-driving cars in San Francisco don’t get traffic tickets
In San Francisco, self-driving cars don't get traffic tickets if no one is sitting in the driver's seat, according to the San Francisco police department (SFPD).
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Business, Entertainment
Original Mickey Mouse is free to use
The first Mickey Mouse cartoon was a short film called Steamboat Willie in 1928. On January 1 this year, it became free to use because its copyright ended. This means anyone in the US can use the Mickey Mouse from that f
Other, Travel
Airplanes crash at Tokyo airport
At Haneda Airport in Tokyo, a big passenger jet and a smaller coast guard plane collided on Tuesday. They collided on the runway as the passenger jet was landing.
Business, Technology
New York Times files lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI
The New York Times, a US news company, filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT.
Business
The US is making more oil than any country in history
The United States is producing a lot of oil this year.
Business
The US is making more oil than any country in history
The United States made a lot of oil this year. In October, November and December they made 13.3 million barrels each day. This is more than before COVID-19 in 2020.
Other, Politics
Ukraine military wants 500,000 more soldiers
In a recent news conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his military leaders are asking for a lot more soldiers. They want to add between 450,000 and 500,000 more people to the military to fight Rus
Business, Sports
Ohtani gets biggest salary in MLB, will be paid until 2043
Superstar Shohei Ohtani recently signed a unique contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Business
Tobacco companies may have trouble with smokeless tobacco products
There is bad news for people who invest in companies that sell tobacco products, like Philip Morris International (PMI) and British American Tobacco (BAT).
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.
Other
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.
