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Do you know the name Ella Jenkins? If not, you have probably heard her music. She wrote and performed children’s music for almost 70 years. She performed in the United States and around the world. … Read more

Donald Trump will return to the White House in January 2025. On November 5, voters chose Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. This will be his second term. He previously served as president from 2017 … Read more

This November, people will go to the polls to vote. They will vote on many issues. They will vote for representatives in government. They will also vote for the president. They will choose the Republican … Read more

Last year, the United Nations (UN) celebrated 75 years since its creation. This year the UN looks ahead to the next 75 years. What challenges will world nations face? How can world leaders improve people’s … Read more

Thousands of reporters, and every TV network is covering them this summer.  This year even social media influencers are covering them. You’ve probably heard about political conventions. What is a political convention, and what happens … Read more

This week, history was made in Mexico. On Sunday, June 2, the people of Mexico voted for president. They elected Claudia Sheinbaum. She won by a very large amount. She will be the first female … Read more

This July, the Olympic Games take place in Paris, France. An important part of the Olympics is already underway. The fire from the Olympic torch has already been lit. Now, it makes its long journey … Read more

Do you know the term “separate but equal”? Until the 1950s, this term was used as an excuse to segregate [separate] people by race. At that time, Black people did not have the same rights … Read more

This July and August, the Olympic Games will be in Paris, France. The opening ceremonies will take place along the Seine River. There will also be several races in the river. However, there is one … Read more

Early in February, two different parts of the world experienced natural disasters. They were very different disasters. Both had the same cause.  The country of Chile suffered the deadliest wildfires in the country’s history. Over … Read more