LNGenZ News for Kids: Current Events

On Tuesday, January 7, a fire started in the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California, around 10:30 a.m. local time. After that, a series of other fires broke out, causing at least 16 deaths and the destruction of about 12,000… Read More

Donald Trump wants Greenland to be part of the United States. It’s an idea that has drawn both excitement and disdain from different people. But why? Some think it’s just bluster, or maybe an impossible task. Others believe Trump is… Read More

On Tuesday, January 7, the US House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act – a short bill that seeks to require the detention of any illegal alien who commits burglary or theft. With a 264 to 159 result, all… Read More

Incoming President Donald Trump has declared it his mission to bring down the cost of energy –one of the largest considerations and costs for American businesses and homes. To achieve this, he needs one key thing: more energy supply. With… Read More

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, announced Monday, January 6, that he has resigned as Liberal Party leader and will remain in the role until his successor has been chosen “through a robust nationwide competitive process.” Justin Trudeau Resigns “I… Read More

Representative Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, served as the speaker of the US House of Representatives for most of the 118th Congress. On Friday, January 3, 2025, he was re-elected to lead the 119th Congress as well – but… Read More

On New Year’s Day, someone drove a rented truck into a crowd on New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street. So far, there have been at least 15 confirmed deaths and about 30 injuries. The attacker has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din… Read More

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away on Sunday, December 29. His son, Chip Carter, confirmed to reporters that the former president had died in his home in Plains, Georgia, at around 3:45 p.m. local time. Born October 1, 1924, in… Read More

The historic Notre Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris) was devastated by a fire on April 15, 2019. Now, five years later, it’s finally reopening. The exact cause of the blaze remains unknown, but there are theories. Officials do… Read More

Syria has been all over the news lately. Surrounded by Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, and with Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon, to the south and southwest, Syria has been one of the most fought over and conquered… Read More

After publicly refusing to pardon his son, Hunter, President Joe Biden changed his mind and relieved him of all punishment surrounding his criminal wrongdoings. On Sunday, December 1, President Biden issued a “full and unconditional” pardon for Hunter Biden, which… Read More

While many Thanksgiving traditions will stand the test of time, a new way of celebrating has taken off among Millennials and Gen Z: Friendsgiving. Rather than the traditional family dinner made complete by serving turkey, green bean casserole, and other… Read More