Strong reactions have followed the killing of a second US citizen in Minnesota by US government agents. Large, widespread protests and strikes took place this weekend. The US government is in a partial shutdown, and US President Donald Trump's government shows some small signs of changing its approach.
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Gladys West, whose work helped lead to the creation of GPS, has died at age 95. Ms. West, a Black mathematician and computer programmer, grew up working on a farm in Virginia. Her efforts for the US Navy helped make GPS possible. But until recent years, very few people knew of her work.
A massive winter storm has hit the US, bringing record-breaking low temperatures and huge amounts of snow and ice. The deadly storm left hundreds of thousands of people without power, and made travel nearly impossible in many areas. The storm's effects are being felt from the South all the way to the Northeast.
Tensions are running high in Minneapolis, Minnesota and other cities across the US following the killing of a woman by an ICE agent. Many people have called the killing a "murder". The US government has defended the ICE agent and has sent even more agents to the city.
US President Donald Trump's efforts to take control of Greenland are causing great concern in Europe. Despite strong opposition, Mr. Trump has continued to push to take over the island, which belongs to Denmark. His recent threats of tariffs have seriously raised tensions between the US and European countries.
Scientists have released a new report showing that in 2025, the world's oceans heated up more than ever. The oceans have set new records for heating eight years in a row. The scientists say this is a clear sign that the planet is warming because of human actions. The effects will last for hundreds of years.
Early Saturday morning, under the orders of President Donald Trump, US soldiers attacked Venezuela. The soldiers captured Venezuela president, Nicolás Maduro. He has been brought back to the United States to stand trial.
Scientists have discovered that two different kinds of sea animals – orcas and dolphins – may be working together to hunt for salmon. Orcas and dolphins are both clever, but it's unusual for two different kinds of animals to cooperate in this way.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at important stories from Australia and the Americas. Australians are shaken after two men shot at people celebrating Hanukkah on a popular beach. And last Wednesday, the US took control of a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil, raising tensions between the US and Venezuela.
Frank Gehry, an architect known for creating unusual and eye-catching buildings, passed away last Friday at the age of 96. Mr. Gehry was famous for designing buildings that curved and twisted in ways that seemed impossible. His buildings have had a big effect on how people think about architecture.
In late November, an extremely rare comic book was sold for $9.12 million. It's the first issue of the comic book series "Superman", which features the famous superhero. It was found in an attic last December, and now it's the world's most expensive comic book.