LNGenZ News for Kids: Current Events

Liberty Nation GenZ recently asked its readers which American invention is the greatest. There’s no doubt the United States has spent a long time on the cutting edge of technology, from Thomas Edison and his lightbulb to today’s Silicon Valley…. Read More

The Rosetta Stone was discovered 223 years ago. While the stone was found in July 1799, it wasn’t until 23 years later that its carvings were finally translated, in 1822. The 200th anniversary of the translation has prompted new interest… Read More

Nearly 80 years after the epic landing on the beaches of Normandy and the Battle of The Bulge, the French government bestowed its Legion of Honor medal to four American soldiers. France was invaded by Germany during World War II,… Read More

Last December, the James Webb Telescope was sent into space. Nearly seven months later, the first images captured by the most powerful space telescope are being shared with the public. This unique machine was designed to travel far away from… Read More

Recently, American artist Norman Rockwell made the news – not for his renowned pictures of 20th-Century American life, but for having some of his artworks removed from the White House. The display included four of Rockwell’s works, as part of… Read More

People may not realize that when they ask Siri for the weather forecast or to play their favorite song, artificial intelligence uses a supercomputer to gather the data. Today, there are over 500 supercomputers around the world, but some of… Read More

Tourism can have a lot of positive effects on a city or country. It helps bring money, supplies jobs, and promotes improvements in the area. But can there be too much of a good thing? The city of Venice, Italy,… Read More

Hershel “Woody” Williams, a Marine Corps veteran and the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on June 30, 2022. The Medal of Honor is the highest award that can be given to US military soldiers,… Read More

Welcome to LNGenZ’s round up of the week’s top news stories. Canada and Denmark Make a Deal over Disputed Arctic Island Tartupaluk, or Hans Island, has been the subject of a 40-year argument over borders. Countries don’t always agree on… Read More

Countries don’t always agree on who owns what land, and islands are often the cause of these conflicts. Denmark is a small country in northern Europe, while Canada is located in North America – yet they both had claims on… Read More

Does it matter what students wear in the school environment? The debate surrounding school dress codes has gone on for decades. Some say uniforms are best, others suggest pupils should express themselves how they like. Clothes do make an impression… Read More

“Chore” may be the most dreaded word in a child’s home. Not many enjoy doing the dishes or running the vacuum, but maybe you would feel better about the work if you knew the benefits. A recent study found that… Read More