On Saturday, November 7th, Americans woke up waiting to find out who would become president. Former Vice-President Joe Biden of the Democratic Party had more votes than President Donald Trump of the Republican Party. After … Read more
UPDATE: Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States. Kamala Harris will be the next Vice President of the United States. More people voted in this election than any other in American … Read more
Recently, wildfires in the western United States have destroyed a lot of land. They have even made the sky turn orange. Why are wildfires becoming so intense? The Climate Change Connection Scientists say climate … Read more
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Over 7 million Americans have gotten the disease. Most people with COVID-19 recover from … Read more
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are the two major candidates running for United States president. What are some big issues in this year’s elections? Economy The COVID-19 pandemic damaged the United States economy. Many people … Read more
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. She was 87 years old. She spent her life working for equality for women. Let’s look at her remarkable life. When Ruth Bader … Read more
Backpack? Check. School supplies? Check. Face mask? Check. This year, back-to-school pictures look different. Why is it important to wear a mask right now? Wearing a face mask can help stop the spread of COVID-19. … Read more
Joe Biden was chosen to be the Democratic candidate to run against President Donald Trump in November. Then he had an important choice to make. Who would be his vice-president? He made history in August … Read more
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wished you could go to space? Scientists have designed a spacecraft that could make that possible! The SpaceX Crew Dragon was designed to take ordinary … Read more
How does someone in the United States run for President? First, a candidate runs in state primary elections. They win delegates, or people who will vote for them to become the Presidential candidate of a … Read more
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