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Private Rescue Missions in Afghanistan

United States Armed Forces have left Afghanistan – a country where the U.S. was at war for 20 years. After a messy evacuation, it’s possible that hundreds of Americans were left behind, as well as many Afghan locals who helped… Read More

China’s Crackdown on Video Games

How many hours per week should kids play video games – and should the government be able to make a law about it? China’s government made headlines recently with a new law making it illegal for people under the age… Read More

Last Salem Witch May Soon be Pardoned

In 1692, the people of Salem, Massachusetts, thought they were surrounded by witchcraft. In just one year, 19 women and one man were executed after courts determined they were witches, which was a crime during that period. The trials were… Read More

US Military Has Left Afghanistan – But What About Those Left Behind?

After two decades at war, the United States military has finally left Afghanistan. President Joe Biden set August 31, 2021, as the deadline for the United States to leave the country, and that day has arrived. The conclusion of the… Read More

Hurricane Ida Tests New Orleans

Communities across the United States have had a hard month when it comes to natural disasters – from fires in California to floods in Tennessee. Now, Hurricane Ida has struck the Gulf Coast, causing devastation in Louisiana and Mississippi. On… Read More

Records Set for Paralympic Games

The Paralympics began this week in Tokyo, and despite some obstacles, the mood was uplifted and excited. The word “Paralympic” originates from the Greek “para” (beside) and the word “Olympic,” which means that the two games exist side-by-side. The opening… Read More

What Lies Ahead for Girls in a Taliban-Run Afghanistan?

Since the Taliban has regained power, the future for girls and women is more uncertain than ever in Afghanistan. For 20 years, Afghan females have grown up with limited freedom to do what other girls and women can do by… Read More

The Taliban: A Militant Group Explained

As President Joe Biden pulled the American military out of Afghanistan, the Taliban almost immediately took over that country. But who, or what, is the Taliban – and what makes this change in power so important? The Taliban is a… Read More

Storms in Tennessee and Northeast Cause Floods

Storm Henri The Northeast of America was struck by Storm Henri on Sunday, August 22, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The tropical storm hit New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and other states in and around the New England area…. Read More

Afghanistan: A Story of Power Struggles and Fallen Empires

After 20 years at war, the United States has pulled out of Afghanistan – but what exactly is the background of this Central Asian country? Afghanistan is a nation, but its people are made up of many tribes. Warlords and… Read More

Wildfires Rage Across California and Utah

Wildfires are causing devastation across Northern California and Utah, with many people being forced to leave their homes. Several fires have set the land ablaze, such as the Dixie Fire, the River Complex Fire, the McFarland Fire, and others. Wind… Read More

Afghanistan War Ends in Chaos

After 20 years of war in Afghanistan, the U.S. is finally leaving – but what is the result of the conflict? The war began when an Islamic terrorist attack hit New York City on September 11, 2001 – two planes… Read More