
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.”

ChatGPT’s new tool helps find answers quickly, like Google, making people excited.

People in the UK last year threw away many small electric things like lights and cables.

People threw soup at the Mona Lisa to make us think about food.

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

Football will test a new rule to stop goalkeeper timeouts.

Blackpink, the famous singers, will make more music and travel to sing for us.

Rosemary looks for a tiny green plant every Christmas and loves it.

Fast-food places have special deals to make eating out cheaper and fun for everyone.

San Diego has new pandas from China, and they help teach us about nature.

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

John is learning to be an astronaut to help people with disabilities go to space.

In the UK, more people are using coins and paper money again to buy things.

Booths store in England says bye to self-checkouts to make shopping friendlier.

The Royal Mint turns old electronics into gold for coins and jewelry, helping the Earth.