The word “Brexit” comes from combining “Britain” and “exit.” It refers to the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU). The United Kingdom is a union between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales — and all but Northern…
Bill Gates became successful for cofounding Microsoft Corporation in 1975. However, he is also a dedicated philanthropist. Gates and his wife Melinda Gates have given away billions of dollars to help reduce poverty. Many of his projects involve innovative use of technology, such as…
On June 3, boxing legend Muhammad Ali died. He was 74 years old. Ali was one of the greatest boxers of all time. He was the first man to be the heavyweight champion of the world three times, and he…
Cities across the United States were extra purple this weekend as they honored Prince. The superstar musician, whose full name was Prince Rogers Nelson, died on Thursday, April 21. He was 57. Prince dominated the music world in the 1980s. Although he…
Each year, the Pulitzer Prizes recognize excellence in journalism, literature, and music. The 2016 winners were announced this week. Many winners told stories that raised awareness about important issues. For example, the New York Times and Reuters shared the breaking…
Ray Tomlinson, widely credited as the creator of modern email, died this week at age 74. Long before the Internet was a vital part of daily life, Tomlinson was working for a technology company in Boston in 1971. Searching for a…
Nancy Reagan died on March 6. She was 94. Reagan was the First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. She was known for her “Just Say No” campaign to prevent young people from doing drugs. She was also known for her devotion to her…
There were a few surprises at the 2016 Academy Awards, but the most of the attention during the ceremony was centered on diversity — more specifically, the lack of it. For the second year in a row, none of the nominees for…
Author Harper Lee died on February 19. She was 89 years old. Lee’s award-winning novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" was published in 1960. It quickly became one of the most successful books written by an American. It won the Pulitzer…
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died suddenly on February 13. His unexpected death puts President Barack Obama in a unique position. The President of the United States is tasked with nominating new justices to the Supreme Court. New justices often share similar beliefs…