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Have you heard people talking about an upcoming vote? There is not a presidential election until 2020. So, what is everyone talking about? Midterm elections. Midterm elections are elections that take place while the president … Read more

President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a summit meeting [a meeting between the leaders of two countries] on June 12. It is a very important meeting. However, it might not … Read more

In a few weeks, thousands of spectators will gather to watch a greatly anticipated event: a royal wedding! On May 19th, Prince Harry of the United Kingdom will wed American actress Meghan Markle. Prince Harry … Read more

On February 14th, students of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida endured a nightmare. A person with a gun entered the school. He began shooting students. Students huddled in their classes. Some hid … Read more

How much water do you use each day? Think about everything you do that involves water. Do you have a number in mind? Can you believe the average American uses from eighty to one hundred … Read more

Many people in America are afraid. They are called “Dreamers.” Their parents brought them to this country to follow the American Dream. They came here illegally. Now, the government is ending the policy [an action … Read more

How do you know how you are doing in school? Do you get a report card? Do your parents meet with your teachers? Now, how do you think a country knows how it’s doing? Each … Read more

“And the award goes to…” On December 10th, the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony will be held in Norway. The prize is handed out to those who work for peace around the world. Malala Yousafzai won … Read more

Do you know where you’d find Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, or the Philippines on a map? If you said Asia, you’d be right! From November 3-14, President Trump will spend time in all those … Read more

Have you ever heard a grownup talk about a “household budget?” This is when people decide how much money they can spend on things like food and clothing. Our country has a budget too. The … Read more