LNGenZ News for Kids: Current Events

A baby bust – or decline in births – is having an economic and social impact on the United States. So far, the country has experienced a 0.12% decline from 2023, which is 12.009 births per 1,000 people. To ensure… Read More

On Wednesday, November 6, Donald Trump was officially elected the 47th president of the United States. What was so different from previous elections? Why Was This Election So Significant? This election year has been fraught with tension and, according to… Read More

The 2024 US presidential election has been non-stop drama. But it’s what you would expect when there are so many important issues to be considered. Former President Donald J. Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris are competing for what… Read More

September and October have been difficult months for Florida and other states along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts due to repeat hurricanes. In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene approached Florida as a category 4 storm. It resulted in mass destruction… Read More

The government offers large amounts of money for Americans to buy electric vehicles (EVs) to help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Many claims about EVs and their effects on the environment often seem conflicting. As with… Read More

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the first ever privately funded spacewalk began with the launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft. Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX teamed up to kick off the Polaris program. The three-step mission is not only… Read More

According to recent reports, more than 60,000 home deals fell through in July of 2024. That equals about one-fifth of all home contracts in the US that month, and it’s a record. When asked why they were ending their agreements… Read More

For the first time in almost 30 years, the Teamsters decided not to endorse anyone for the upcoming presidential election. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is a union of freight drivers and warehouse workers formed in 1903. Since 1996 –… Read More

Not long ago, it could take grocery store employees up to two days to replace the paper price tags that tell customers how much to pay for an item. But those days are gone. Now, with digital shelf labels, those… Read More

Why does the US Department of Defense (DOD) still find itself dependent on China? Despite years of efforts to reduce reliance on Beijing for raw materials, semiconductors, and other crucial supply chain items, the United States remains entangled in a… Read More

The 2024 Summer Olympics ended August 11. American athletes came home from Paris with an assortment of medals and memories. Some won gold, others silver or bronze, and the rest left with only the experience. Each demonstrated great discipline, team… Read More

The average vehicle age in the United States has risen to an all-time high. While exceptional manufacturing leading to longer automobile lifespans could be a factor, the major culprits have been the sizable price tags and ballooning borrowing costs. Vehicle… Read More