On Monday, scientists released the first pictures taken by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The observatory has a powerful new telescope that's designed to take complete pictures of the southern night sky over the next ten years. It's expected to bring huge changes to the way scientists study space.
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On Saturday, President Donald Trump ordered US forces to attack nuclear sites in Iran. The move added to Israel's continuing war with Iran. Yesterday, Iran struck back, hitting a US military base in Qatar. Despite concerns that the conflict could grow, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced yesterday evening.
Los Angeles has seen three days of growing protests and conflicts with police. The protests began after an increase in arrests of immigrants by US ICE agents. The conflict grew after US President Donald Trump sent National Guard soldiers to the area.
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.
On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on products coming into the US from countries around the world. The tariffs mark a big change in international trade, and have already had huge negative effects worldwide.
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey spoke for over 25 hours on the US Senate floor yesterday. His marathon speech was an effort to call attention to concerns he has over the actions of President Donald Trump. Mr. Booker's speech has set a new record.
A new study shows that the number of butterflies in the United States has dropped by 22% over 20 years. The loss of butterflies could have serious effects on the environment and on US farms. Scientists say it's important to protect butterflies and other insects before it's too late.
On Sunday, Mark Carney was chosen as the new leader of Canada's Liberal Party. He will replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Mr. Carney has worked in important banking jobs, but has never held a political office. He will face many challenges, including a possible trade war with the US.
On Friday, US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. The meeting, which was meant to be a step toward peace in Ukraine, turned into a shouting match. The publicly rude treatment of an ally has shocked people around the world.
US President Donald Trump has been using special orders to make big changes to the US government. But on Sunday, he announced an order against a tiny target - the US penny. The change, if it happens, could have important effects.