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A company in India sent a rocket into space. The rocket carried a flower made of diamonds.

Caitlin Clark scored 45 points and helped her team win. She made a big shot at the end of the game.

A long time ago, a baby named Lamine Yamal took a picture with soccer star Lionel Messi. Now they will play against each other in the big World Cup final game.

Baseball teams can no longer use iPads to help them make decisions during games. The league says the iPads should only be used to watch videos.

LeBron James is a famous basketball player. He has not said which team he will play for next. Some fans cheered and some booed when he talked about trusting the process.

A golfer named Bryson got a penalty for accidentally stepping on tall grass before his shot. This changed his score and made him drop in the tournament.

American Eagle Outfitters is building a new place in Rowan County. This will bring 200 jobs for people to work there.

The government said it is now okay for workers to put TikTok on their work phones. TikTok is a video app.

A group of people is trying to stop a big road project because they think it is not fair for everyone.

Some people in North Carolina got sick from a tiny germ in food. More than 300 people have been sick since May.

Scientists in South Africa are sharing some of their project money with the communities that help them. The communities choose how to spend the money, like buying water tanks or helping schools.

The president said many people who are not citizens are signed up to vote. Other people say this is not true.

Smoke from fires in Canada is making the air dirty in the United States. President Trump is upset and says Canada should pay for the problem.

A news reporter tried a quiz to see if she could tell real pictures from ones made by a computer. She got most of them wrong because the fake pictures look very real now.

A new movie called 'The Odyssey' is making people want to read a very old story. The story was written a long time ago by a man named Homer.

Smoke from big fires in Canada is moving to the United States. Many people need to be careful because the air is not safe to breathe.

Gas prices went up because the United States and Iran are fighting. This makes gas cost more money for cars.

This story is about a man who started a makeup company and then became a priest. It is part of a series celebrating America before its 250th birthday.

Argentina beat England 2-1 in a soccer game. They will play in the big final on Sunday.

A new study says feeling hot or cold is not just about the weather. It can also depend on where you are and who you are.

Israel dropped bombs in Gaza. Some police officers and a child were killed.

The CDC is looking into many people who got sick from a tiny germ in food. They want to find out what food made people sick.

Charlotte has an air quality warning. People with heart or lung problems, older people, and kids should play outside less.

Heavy rain is falling in Texas. A small tornado happened in San Antonio, but no one got hurt.

BMW is telling people to park some of their cars outside because they could catch fire. The company is fixing over 29,000 cars.

A bank account can earn money. If you put $250,000 in a special account for one year, you could earn over $10,000.

NASA's rover on Mars found very old rocks. The rocks tell us that big space rocks hit Mars a long time ago.

Some leaders in the House of Representatives want to spend a lot of money on the military, help farmers, and make new rules for voting. They are working on a big plan.

Scientists made a tiny soccer ball-shaped molecule that can act like a magnet when electricity flows through it.

Four teams are playing in the World Cup semifinals. France and Spain play one game, and England and Argentina play another.

Scientists used a special camera to see what happens when light hits a tiny molecule. They found that different parts of the molecule act in different ways.

Some stories we learn about American history are not true. A news story tells us the real facts about Paul Revere's ride and George Washington's teeth.

Scientists found a sugar in space that is also in raspberries. The sugar is floating in a cloud between stars.

The World Health Organization says more people will get cancer in the future. It will be harder for people in some countries to get help.

A senator named Lindsey Graham died. President Trump wants Lindsey's sister to take his place in the Senate.

Oil got more expensive because the United States and Iran are fighting over a very important waterway called the Strait of Hormuz.

Charlotte had a big meeting about school lunch. People learned how to make food healthier for kids.

The United States men's soccer team is getting ready for the next World Cup in 2030. This story lists 30 players who might play for the U.S. team then.

Conor McGregor hurt his knee in a fight. He will have surgery and plans to fight again.

A list of the best college football players who are changing schools was updated. A new player is now number one on the list.

A man was thrown into the air by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. He was not hurt badly.

Some old trash dumps in North Carolina have not been checked. This could be a problem for people who live near them.

Many people are using credit cards to buy food because it costs more. Some cannot pay their credit card bills.

FIFA is selling pieces of grass from the field where the World Cup final will be played. Each piece costs $450.

Some big egg companies said they would give eggs to food banks because they were accused of making egg prices too high.

Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina died. He was 71 years old.

Olive Garden is bringing back a special pass that lets people eat all the pasta they want. The pass costs money and is only for a short time.

Scientists solved a 30-year mystery about a special material that can carry electricity without losing energy. They found out why adding a certain element stops it from working.

Big earthquakes can make the ground sink slowly for many years. This can make the ocean seem to rise higher near the land.

Scientists made a special tool that can find tiny bits of plastic in water. It works in just 20 minutes.

Many gray whales have been found dead on the beach. Scientists are worried because the whales cannot find enough food.

Soccer games at the World Cup use new rules and cameras to help referees make the right calls. This helps players play fair.

A doctor says it is okay to eat ice cream sometimes. He also says sleep and exercise help you stay healthy.

Ryan Blaney won a big race in Atlanta. He drove his car very fast and finished first.

In China, people are planting trees and using straw mats to stop deserts from growing. This is called the 'Green Great Wall' and it is helping the land become green again.

The Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces again. Caitlin Clark scored 12 points for the Fever.

Scientists made a tiny chip that can see heat and gases. It helps cameras see things our eyes cannot.

The United States and Iran are fighting near a very important waterway called the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. says it is attacking to keep ships safe.

The White House is thinking about putting up a fence on a street near it to keep people safe.

Bumblebees stick out their tongues when they taste something sweet. They shake their heads when they taste something bad.

President Trump said he will not sign a new housing bill. The bill will still become a law without his signature.

A new computer helper called AI can help people share water when there is not enough rain. It helps farms and factories use water wisely.

Scientists studied a small animal called the Asian house shrew. Its DNA tells stories about how people moved and traded long ago.

Erling Haaland is a soccer player from Norway. He scores many goals at the World Cup.

The government is thinking about changing a program that helps schools pay for the internet. Some people are worried schools might lose this help.

A driverless car called a Waymo called the police on two teenagers. The car has cameras inside to see what people are doing.

Gas prices go up and down a lot. This can make it hard for families to know how much money to spend on gas.

Vermont is building a long trail for biking and hiking. They are making sure people who use special bikes can also use the trail.

The Pentagon shared new videos and reports about UFOs. One pilot said he saw something in the sky that was very different from any airplane.

A reporter tried to eat like a famous soccer player. She ate a lot of food, but it was too much for her.

President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over. This made the price of oil go up and the stock market go down.

An actor from the show "Ted Lasso" wrote a new book for kids. The book is about soccer and is called "Fútbol Is Life."

Mahjong is a fun game with tiles that people are playing more in the United States. A news reporter went to a place where people play mahjong to learn why it is becoming popular again.

The price of a Forever stamp is going up to 82 cents. This means it will cost more to mail a letter.

Argentina's soccer team was losing by two goals, but they scored three times at the end to win. Lionel Messi helped his team make a big comeback.

President Trump and Ukraine's leader met at a big meeting. They talked about how to stop the war.

A lot of brown seaweed is washing up on beaches in Florida. Workers use big tractors to clean it up.

More jobs now have the letters AI in their name. Even jobs like helping sick people get better might use AI.

A woman in Ohio wants to make clothes from wool grown on nearby farms. She hopes people will buy local clothes, just like they buy local food.

Scientists in Massachusetts watch a blueberry bush to see when the first berry gets ripe. The berry is ripening earlier because the weather is getting warmer.

No one won the big Powerball prize of $416 million. The jackpot will get bigger for the next drawing.

A comet from far away came close to Earth. Scientists learned it is very old and made of different stuff than our comets.

Rats can be kind to their friends. A new study says rats show empathy by helping other rats they know.

Some birds in the UK carry flower dust called pollen. This helps trees make fruit.

Seven countries that make oil agreed to make a little more oil next month. This happened because the price of oil has gone down.

Doctors in Congo are testing new medicines to help people who get sick from a virus called Ebola. The medicines might help people get better.

The United States and China are trying to be the first to put people on the moon. A NASA leader says it is a race.

Many homes in Europe do not have enough trees nearby to keep them cool. Trees give shade, which helps when it is very hot outside.

The United States soccer team lost a big game to Belgium. They have to wait four more years to try again.

Scientists used a smart computer to find two new materials that can carry electricity without losing energy. This could help make better computers and save power.

Farmers in Shropshire are working with scientists to stop slugs from eating their crops. They are making maps to know where the slugs will be.

A football club wants to build new fields for kids to play on. Some people say the land has special plants and animals that need to be protected.

Astronauts on the space station took pictures of the stadiums where the World Cup is being played. The pictures show the stadiums and the land around them from very high up.

A man found a pepper that looked like a bell pepper but came from a jalapeño plant. He tasted it and it was a little bit spicy.

A spaceship took pictures of tiny dust storms on Mars. The dust storms are called dust devils.

A person named Mallory McMorrow stopped trying to become a senator from Michigan. Now two other people will try to win the race.

A woman named Mallory McMorrow stopped trying to become a senator from Michigan. She said she will keep helping people in other ways.

A special telescope looked at a comet from far away. The comet had a lot of a special kind of water that tells us it is very, very old.

America turned 250 years old. Two leaders who came from other countries talked about why people come to America.

Scientists learned about tiny things called atoms. Now they use that knowledge to make lasers and computers.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married. Their wedding had music and fun games.

A child was lost and found in Charlotte. Police are looking for the child's grown-ups.

This week in Charlotte, there are many concerts to see. People can hear music from bands like AC/DC and J. Cole.

Scratching a bug bite can make it worse. Scientists say it is better not to scratch.

In June, fewer people got new jobs in the United States. The number of people without jobs got a little smaller.

After using fireworks, adults need to put them in water to make sure they are not hot. Then they can throw them away safely.

44 people became new United States citizens at a special ceremony in Southport. They took an oath and celebrated with their families.

This story is about a very old church in New York called the Old Dutch Church. It is famous because of a scary story about a Headless Horseman.

Yosemite National Park is a beautiful place with waterfalls and rocks. Many people visit every year to hike and play.

Scientists used new DNA tests to find the name of a soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War a long time ago. His name was John Pumphrey.

America is 250 years old. A news story looks back at big space trips, like going to the moon.