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Chepngetich Crushes Women’s Marathon Record

NFK Editors — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:30:18 +0000

On Sunday, Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya set a new world record for the fastest marathon ever run by a woman, finishing in 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 56 seconds. She's the first woman ever to finish a marathon in under 2 hours and 10 minutes.

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United Nations Meets As World Faces Huge Challenges

NFK Editors — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:30:16 +0000

Leaders representing countries around the world will come together this week at the United Nations' General Assembly meeting in New York. This year's meeting comes as the world faces a large number of extremely serious challenges.

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Storms and Flooding Around the World

NFK Editors — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:30:40 +0000

Heavy rains, typhoons, and hurricanes have led to serious flooding in places around the world. Deadly flooding has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes across affected countries in central Africa, central Europe, and Asia.

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World’s Second-Largest Diamond Discovered in Botswana

NFK Editors — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:30:34 +0000

In late August, the Lucara Diamond company announced the discovery of the largest diamond found in over 100 years. The 2,492-carat stone came out of the company's Karowe Mine in northeast Botswana, and is the second largest diamond ever found.

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Kenya Celebrates New Tree-Planting Holiday

NFK Editors — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:30:09 +0000

On Monday, people across Kenya took part in the country's first national tree-planting holiday. The holiday was created by Kenya's president, William Ruto, to encourage people to plant trees as part of a plan to fight the climate crisis.

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Students Create Tough Solar-Powered Car

NFK Editors — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:30:08 +0000

A team of students in the Netherlands has designed and built a tough car that's completely powered by the sun. The car, called Stella Terra, is the first solar-powered car that can travel off-road for long distances without needing a recharging station.

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Global Protests to End Fossil Fuels

NFK Editors — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:30:29 +0000

Over the weekend, people around the world turned out in huge numbers to protest the burning of fossil fuels. The protests - the largest since before the coronavirus pandemic - were meant to send a strong message to political leaders: "Take climate action now."

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Powerful and Deadly Earthquake Hits Morocco

NFK Editors — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:30:37 +0000

A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, killing over 2,500 people and causing huge damage over a large area. People in some areas are starting to recover, but help still hasn't reached some remote areas. Many outside countries have offered to help.

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Danish Man Visits Every Country Without Flying

NFK Editors — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:30:55 +0000

Torbjorn ("Thor") Pedersen is a Danish traveler who recently finished a trip around the world. But this wasn't just any trip. Mr. Pedersen spent nearly 10 years visiting every country in the world – and he did it all without flying.

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UN Group Says Limit Tech, Phones in Schools

NFK Editors — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:30:08 +0000

A recent report from a United Nations group warns that using technology in classes may not help as much as many people believe. The report suggests that technology should be used less in schools, and that smartphones should be banned from classrooms.

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