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.
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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.
On November 12, the US Mint announced that, after 232 years, it had produced the country's final penny. The Mint says it costs too much to make the coins and that few people actually use them anymore.
Doctors at a hospital in New York have begun a program that will test whether specially designed pig kidneys can be used to replace human kidneys. The results of the trial program could help thousands of people who are waiting for a new kidney.
On Monday, the important international climate meeting COP30 began in Belém, Brazil. The United States is skipping the meeting, but leaders from almost 200 other countries from around the world are working hard to try to reach agreements needed to tackle the climate crisis.
This week marks 25 years of humans living in space. On November 2, 2000, three astronauts became the first full-time workers at the International Space Station. Since then, the ISS has never been empty.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at Hurricane Melissa, which hammered islands in the Caribbean last week, and at the United States government shutdown, which is causing more and more pain as it drags on.
On October 6, two brothers - Ian and Stuart Paton - set a new world record for the heaviest pumpkin ever grown. The champion pumpkin beat the old world record by about 70 pounds (32 kilograms). It also set a new record for its size, measuring over 21 feet (6.4 meters) around.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at two stories about the United States: President Donald Trump has torn down the East Wing of the White House to build a new ballroom; and the US is building up its forces in the Caribbean and carrying out deadly attacks on boats.
On October 11, over 1,600 athletes took off swimming in the 2025 Ironman World Championship Triathlon. After their long swim, they biked for over 100 miles. Then they ran a marathon. Sixty athletes never finished the race. But 80-year-old Natalie Grabow did, setting the record as the oldest woman ever to finish the race.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at three stories from the United States: Millions protest against President Donald Trump; Mr. Trump continues his efforts to send soldiers to US cities; and the Justice Department brings cases against people who have opposed Mr. Trump.