On Sunday, Mexico held a historic election in which voters chose all of the country's judges for the first time ever. This is a huge change for Mexico. The results won't be announced for a while, but the election will change Mexico's court system for years to come.
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When hikers in California came across a young bear cub crying on a trail last month, they knew they had to help. It was a rough start for the tiny bear, but now he's safe, healthy, and growing fast. In a year or so, he may be ready to return to the wild.
Last Thursday, the United Kingdom signed an agreement which will return control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. In exchange, the UK will be able to continue using the largest island as a military base for the next 99 years.
Last year, the world lost more forests than ever before. The biggest cause of this loss was fires. Land clearing for farming and other human activities was also a major cause. The results are very worrying for the planet, which relies on forests to help fight climate change.
Scientists in Hawaii have discovered a new species of moth, and its caterpillar has an unusual lifestyle. It lives in spiders' webs, eating insects it finds there. To protect itself from the spiders, the caterpillar covers itself with body parts from dead insects. Scientists call it the "bone collector" caterpillar.
Scientists have created the first gene-editing medicine made for a single patient. The patient - a young baby who was sick because of a problem with his DNA - is now greatly improved, and is expected to go home soon.
Actions by US President Donald Trump are raising serious questions about how he is using his position as president to make himself and his family richer. Some of Mr. Trump's actions would have been enough to force earlier presidents from office.
Last Thursday, the Roman Catholic Church chose a new pope: Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost. The church announced that the new pope was taking the name Pope Leo XIV. This is the first time an American has been chosen as pope.
Last month, the world's shortest dog and the world's tallest dog had a chance to meet. Reggie the Great Dane and Pearl the Chihuahua got along great. Their meeting was a fun reminder that friendship doesn't depend on size.
Canadians swept Canada’s Liberal Party back into power in Monday's election. Mark Carney, who until recently had never held a political office, will remain the country's prime minister. Mr. Carney will face many challenges, including dealing with US President Donald Trump.
Yesterday was the 55th celebration of Earth Day. This year's theme was "Our Power, Our Planet", with a focus on how rapidly growing renewable energy sources are promising hope in the fight against the climate crisis.