
People Are Divided: The Word of the Year
In 2024, people in the U.S. are talking a lot about “polarization.”


In 2024, people in the U.S. are talking a lot about “polarization.”

Snow and cold winds are making the UK very chilly this weekend.

Tamagotchi is a fun toy that feels like having a tiny pet in your pocket.

Scientists found water deep underground on Mars using a special listening machine.

Farmers in India grow special seeds called makhana in fields with less water now.

A scientist is making airplane fuel from old cooking oil to help the Earth.

Starlink uses satellites to bring fast internet to places in Africa without good internet.

Beanless coffee is made from seeds and is better for the Earth than regular coffee.

In the Atacama desert, a giant telescope is being built to see stars better.

Comedians use computers to help make funny jokes, but people are still the best.

Microsoft is making smart helpers to remember chats and projects, like friendly computers.

Samsung workers in India stopped working to ask for more money and safer workplaces.

When computers break, using paper helps airplanes and businesses keep working smoothly.

Airlines use smart technology to quickly park planes, helping them fly on time and save fuel.

Jordan turned playing video games into a job by working hard and meeting gamers.

Be careful with mustard foods; they might have peanuts, which can cause allergies.

Scientists studied a tiny fly’s brain to learn how brains work, even human brains.

Vishal uses drones to take pictures of the big forest with tigers and crocodiles.

Forge Valley School says no phones, watches, or headphones to help kids focus better.

In the UK, new rules help workers keep all their tips for good service.

Many countries want to visit the Moon and build homes there.

People who grow grapes in California are learning to fight fires because fires are a big problem.

People in cars saw lost Bean and helped him get safe.

New machines can smell bad food fast to keep us safe.

Elon Musk is mad because some companies took their ads away from a place called X.

Smart people are making robots to fix holes in the roads.

In a hockey game, American and Canadian players fought hard, and the American team won.

Beanless coffee is made from seeds and is better for the Earth than regular coffee.

Baby food is getting more expensive and parents are worried.

Big list says companies are doing very good and people with money in them are happy.

A truck with many baby fish crashed, and the fish went into the wrong river.

African leaders want a world tax on carbon to help poor countries fight pollution.

Jacki flew to Europe to see Taylor Swift because tickets were cheaper there.

When computers break, using paper helps airplanes and businesses keep working smoothly.

Starlink uses satellites to bring fast internet to places in Africa without good internet.


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