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Exciting stories about: current world affairs, related historical events, groundbreaking science, and more!
What do Astronauts Eat?
To be an astronaut is one of the coolest jobs in the world. When you’re an astronaut, you often have to be up in space for multiple days, which rises the question, What do Astronauts Eat? Well, let’s find out!
5/1/25
What is the Stock Market?
The stock market is a place where people buy and sell shares of companies, hoping their investments will grow over time. Click to learn about how stocks work, why prices change, and how you can start learning about investing smartly and patiently.
4/29/25
Remembering Pope Francis
This Monday, on April 21, 2025, at 88 years old, Pope Francis unfortunately passed away. Elected as the 266th pope, Pope Francis had a long legacy in the Catholic church, inspiring people across the world. Let’s learn more about him
4/24/25
Signs of Life on K2-18B
A distant planet named K2-18B presented the most convincing signs of life that scientists have discovered yet. Click to learn about this amazing breakthrough in space exploration of extraterrestrial life!
4/22/25
Fireworks in Space!
Hit artist Katy Perry and a team of other celebrities took on Blue Origin’s all‑female NS‑31 mission from Texas to fulfill a lifelong dream of theirs. Click to learn more!
4/17/25
Fire at Governor’s House Shakes Pennsylvania
A suspect was arrested for setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion, causing significant damage. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and the FBI is involved in the investigation. Click to find out more.
4/15/25
The NEW Seven Wonders of the World
The Ancient seven wonders of the world were established many many years ago, but in 2007, people around the world voted on a new, fresh set of historical structures to give this heavy title to. Click to learn more!
4/10/25
Deadly Storms in the Midwest and South
Last week the Midwest and Southern U.S. experienced extremely heavy storms that unfortunately had casualties and drastic effects on the landscape. Click to learn about the events.
4/8/25
All About Egypt
Egypt, in the north of Africa is renowned for being one of the earliest civilizations. The country is filled with rich cultural values, delicious food, and important historical contributions, so let’s learn about them!
4/3/25
The Dangers of Clickbait
Clickbait tricks you with exciting headlines that don't match the real story. It wastes your time and might make you believe wrong information. Click to learn about the dangers of it!
4/1/25
Orange for DDA
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness month, so let’s come together and celebrate those who live with these disabilities every day!
3/27/25
The Evolution of Money
Before credit cards and cash, humans exchanged goods through a system called barter. This system was just the beginning—there’s a long history that led to the modern economic system we use today! Click to learn more!
3/25/25
Modern Day Utopia: Video Games
Computers have been programmed to run video games for as long as they’ve been around, and are only getting more and more advanced every day. Let’s dive into why they are such a staple to the modern world!
3/20/25
Stranded in Space: The Return of Suni and Butch
Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been stuck in space for over 280 days! As their long awaited return nears, all eyes are on them. Click to learn!
3/18/25
Indian Wells: The Fifth Grand Slam
The Indian Wells tennis tournament is extremely popular among tennis fans and many of the world’s best players compete. The tournament began just over a week ago and has already had some twists and turns! Click to learn more!
3/13/25
The Land of The Lions: Singapore
Singapore is a vibrant blend of modernity and tradition. Its rich culture, art, and delicious cuisine make it a truly unique destination. Let’s find out why!
3/11/25
Being Safe in an Active Shooter Situation
Last week, the NCA’s had an active shooting scare, with a fight that broke out. The incident was incredibly scary for everyone involved, and it brought up the importance of being prepared in an active shooting situation
3/6/25
The Story of Film
Cinematography is a beloved form of media, bringing happiness to all our lives, but how did it start? The origins of “the movie” are difficult to tell, as it wasn't just one person who invented cinematography, but let’s read about it’s history!
2/26/25
World-Changing Scientists
Let’s learn about some famous scientists that change the way we live every day, from the light in our rooms, to the x-rays we get, these scientists are geniuses!
2/20/25
How Scientists Learned from Failure
Scientists make mistakes just like us, and learning from them helped them create some of the most important human creations. Let’s learn about them!
2/18/25
The Super Bowl: More Than Just Football
This past weekend, (2/9/2025), was the annual 59th Superbowl in the United States Click to learn about what happened!
2/13/25
The Caribbean Earthquake
On Saturday the Caribbean was hit with an Earthquake larger than most in recent years. Click to learn about this event!
2/11/25
What is NATO
NATO, otherwise known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance between countries in Europe and North America that was established in 1949. Let’s learn more!
2/6/25
Disaster Over DC: The Deadly Plane Crash
Last Wednesday a passenger plane collided with a U.S. Army helicopter, resulting in the loss of 67 lives. Let’s get educated on what happened last week.
2/4/25
The Climate Crisis
The Earth has gone through significant changes over the course of history, but today’s time period shows significant negative effects because of Climate Change. Click to find out major causes and effects, and what you can do to help!
1/30/25
Who was Nelson Mandela?
Nelson Mandela was a great leader because of his strength, his dedication to justice, and his ability to unite South Africa. Let’s learn more about his story.
1/28/25
The Los Angeles Fires
Los Angeles is experiencing one of its most devastating wildfires in history, let’s explore the key factors that contributed to it.
1/23/25
Why is TikTok still on my phone after the Ban?
The TikTok ban in the United States was a major upset for many platform users, but what caused the ban? Why was the platform back up so quickly? Let’s find out!
1/21/25
