Hollywood Actors on Strike, No Movie Costumes Allowed
October 31, 2023
Hollywood actors are not working and can’t wear big movie costumes for Halloween.
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Chuck Grassley: The Love Helper in Congress
October 31, 2023
Chuck Grassley, a very old law maker, is known as a ‘love helper’ because 20 people found love in his office.
Chinese Company BYD Makes More Electric Cars than Tesla
October 29, 2023
A Chinese company named BYD is making more electric cars than Tesla and saving money.
Australia’s New Zoo: Pretend Animals Made with Light and Lasers
October 29, 2023
“Australia has a new zoo with pretend animals that you can touch, made from light and lasers.”
Firefighters Struggle to Put Out Windmill Fire
October 29, 2023
A big windmill in Iowa caught fire and firefighters couldn’t stop it because it was too tall.
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