U.S. and China in a Trade Standoff: Who Will Talk First?
The United States and China, two of the world’s most powerful countries, are currently in a major disagreement over trade. This “trade war” involves both countries making it more expensive…
President Trump Pauses Tariffs Due to Bond Market Worries
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump surprised many people by pausing most of his new tariffs, or taxes on goods from other countries, just one week after announcing them. He decided…
Elon Musk and Trump Adviser Clash Over Tesla and Tariffs
Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, two important figures connected to President Trump, have gotten into a public disagreement about tariffs, or special taxes placed on goods coming from other countries.…
South Korea Removes President Yoon After Martial Law Crisis
On April 4, 2025, South Korea’s Constitutional Court officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. The court made this decision unanimously after he declared martial law in December, which…
President Trump Removes Top NSA Leaders Without Explanation
On Thursday, President Donald Trump removed two of the top leaders at the National Security Agency (NSA), which is the U.S. agency responsible for cybersecurity and spying on foreign threats.…
Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Challenges OpenAI and Google with Low-Cost Breakthroughs
January 27, 2025 A relatively unknown Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, has stunned the tech industry by developing artificial intelligence models that rival those of major U.S. firms like OpenAI, Google,…
TikTok Ban Spurs Jokes and New Social Media Trends
Americans and Chinese Connect Through Jokes as TikTok Faces U.S. Ban The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a law that may lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, sparking a…
Germany’s Government Collapses as Chancellor Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote
Germany is experiencing a major political crisis after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in Parliament on December 16, 2024. This event has caused his government to collapse, forcing…
SpaceX’s Reusable Rocket Technology Takes a Leap Forward
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX completed its fifth test flight of the Starship and Super Heavy Rocket, marking a significant achievement in its space exploration efforts. The launch took place…
Britain Ends Coal Era: The Final Shutdown of Ratcliffe Power Plant
On September 30, 2024, Britain marked a historic milestone by shutting down its last coal-fired power plant, the Ratcliffe-on-Soar facility in Nottinghamshire. This event closed a chapter on 142 years…