
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.

Plants can help clean the air in your house, but machines do it better.

Runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole.

Big meeting people said yes to a special money pot to help places with bad weather.

Trains to London from Amsterdam are stopping for a little while because the station is being fixed.

Sir Demis says playing games helps kids think better and be creative.

Karina, a singer, said sorry for having a boyfriend, making some fans very upset.

Weather apps help us know if we need a coat or an umbrella today.

A big church in New London fell down fast, but no one got hurt.

The UK is closing its last coal power station to use cleaner energy like wind.

Hermit crabs are using plastic tops as homes because they can’t find enough shells.

Big old airplane got stuck under a little bridge and people helped to move it.

Taylor Swift sings well and is very important this year.

Fishermen use lights and cameras to catch fish and protect other sea animals.

Google has a new smart helper named Gemini that can learn from pictures and words.

Playing outside helps kids’ eyes stay healthy, so try to play outside every day.