No Longer Making Cents: The Last US Penny Has Been Minted
On November 12, 2025, the United States (US) Mint made its final penny at the Philadelphia facility, ending more than 230 years of production. This landmark moment closed...
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US Government Reopens As New Funding Bill Passes
The federal government reopened on November 13, 2025, ending a 43-day shutdown, the longest in US history. This followed President Donald Trump’s signing of a temporary f...
Sanae Takaichi Breaks Barriers As Japan's First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi made history on October 21, 2025, when she became Japan's first female prime minister. Just weeks earlier, on October 4, she was elected as the first woman...
The History And Significance Of Veterans Day
Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11. It honors the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. This includes members of the US Army, Navy, Marin...
Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11. It honors the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. This includes members of the US Army, Navy, Marin...
The Partial US Government Shutdown Explained
The US federal government partially shut down on October 1, 2025, after lawmakers disagreed on a funding plan for the new fiscal year. The federal fiscal year starts on O...
The US federal government partially shut down on October 1, 2025, after lawmakers disagreed on a funding plan for the new fiscal year. The federal fiscal year starts on O...
September 11, 2001: Remembering And Honoring
Twenty-four years ago, on September 11, 2001, the United States (US) faced the deadliest terrorist attacks in its history. The attacks were carried out by members of the...
Rare 13th Amendment Copy Sells For Record $13.7 Million
The 13th Amendment is one of the most important documents in American history. Passed in 1865, it abolished slavery in the US, freeing about four million people. On June...
Tariffs 101: How They Work And Why They Matter
On August 7, 2025, the United States increased tariffs on products from more than 30 countries. The new taxes affect many items, including cars, electronics, and clothing...
Why We Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday is observed every year on June 19. On this day in 1865, the last enslaved people in America — a...
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday is observed every year on June 19. On this day in 1865, the last enslaved people in America — a...
Harvard Law School's $27 Magna Carta "Copy" Turns Out To Be An Original
The Magna Carta, or "Great Charter," is one of the most important documents in the history of democracy. It introduced the idea that no one — not even the king — is above...
The Magna Carta, or "Great Charter," is one of the most important documents in the history of democracy. It introduced the idea that no one — not even the king — is above...
The Papal Conclave Explained
The nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on April 26, 2025, ended on May 4. On May 7, cardinals from six continents gathered in Vatican City, I...
Scientists Find A Way To Unlock Water From Moon Dust
Water is crucial for setting up a human base on the Moon. But if researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences succeed, this will no longer be a hurdle. They have found...
Israel And Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement
Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement on January 15, 2025. It marks the first step in ending the 15-month conflict, which has killed thousands and caused widespre...