LNGenZ News for Kids: Current Events

It may seem obvious that January 1 marks the start of a new year. But how about January 14, February 5, April 13, August 30, September 29, and March 7? These dates may appear to have nothing in common, but… 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

‘Twas the night before Christmas and around the world, people are doing strange and unusual things. While Americans might be having a party with friends or setting out the milk and cookies for Santa quirky Christmas Eve activities are taking… 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

Artificial intelligence is here to stay – but is it taking over, too? Is the possibility of AI taking charge really just a conspiracy theory, or is there some real reason for concern? Doubters might have a second thought after… 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

It was a date that, as promised by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), lives on in infamy. On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service executed a military strike on the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor,… Read More

The gender gap in American voters is a growing issue that has become more relevant during the last decade, and it could be a major factor in shaping this election. A recent New York Times/Siena poll suggests likely male voters… Read More

How did the United States of America develop into the most powerful nation in history? This is the first of a series on the history of the US Armed Forces that will answer that question. In this, the first part… 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

The Pilgrims and Native Americans did not invent Thanksgiving, but they embraced the concept and made it their own. Harvest festivals have been celebrated for thousands of years by many peoples, tribes, and nations in appreciation of the bounty produced… Read More