LNGenZ News for Kids: Current Events

Poaching is the illegal trafficking and killing of animals and plants – and efforts to stop poachers are numerous but mostly unsuccessful. In South Africa, nearly 500 rhinoceros were killed in 2023 alone, and the rangers who work to protect… Read More

In preparation for permanently putting humans on the moon, scientists at the University of Florida attempted to grow plants using lunar soil. The Artemis program, which began in 2017, is an effort to establish a human presence on the moon… 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

Historians believe the Olympic Games began around 776 BC in Ancient Greece. The games repeated every four years – a period referred to as an Olympiad. From the beginning, the event has represented peace and togetherness, so much so that… 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

As sea levels rise around the world, architects and engineers look for alternatives to traditional designs for those living on the coasts. In Japan, N-Ark is working on plans to build Dogen City, a floating city less affected by the… Read More

Is it time to stop worrying about the war on cash and begin paying with your face? Over the past decade, the movement toward a cashless society has been gaining steam. In a climate hyping all things artificial intelligence, this… Read More

In 1787, not all 13 of the original colonies were enthusiastic about the proposed US Constitution. One of the sticking points was how the fledgling country was to “provide for the common defense,” a sentiment so prominent in the Preamble…. Read More

Young Americans have no faith in the nation’s future, according to a new survey. Democratic polling firm Blueprint asked 943 registered voters aged 18-30 a series of questions about the US political system, and 64% of them believe that America… Read More

A hurricane of progressives and liberals is bearing down on southeastern and Appalachian states. The  high cost of living, burgeoning taxes, and strangling small business regulations in deep blue enclaves have prompted a great migration in America. Residents from Illinois,… Read More

Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump have expressed concerns about the Chinese-owned app TikTok but have given up the fight for now, surrendering their national security concerns to more practical affairs. Both campaigns are waging a pitched battle for the… Read More