2017-07-12 Do You Know Your Italian Meats?
This is What’s Trending Today. David Brooks writes opinion pieces for the New York Times newspaper. His pieces often deal with politics, human relationships and education. They appear in the…
2017-07-07 US Company Agrees to Surrender Ancient Middle Eastern Artifacts
This is What’s Trending Today… United States officials say an American company has agreed to surrender thousands of ancient artifacts from the Middle East. The company also agreed to pay…
2017-07-06 Americans Confused By Declaration of Independence Tweets
This is What’s Trending Today. Every July 4th, Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The document expressed the desire of the American colonies to separate…
2017-07-04 New Jersey Governor Enjoying Beach Closed to Public
This is What’s Trending Today. Chris Christie is the governor of the state of New Jersey. He has held the position since 2010.Chris Christie is the governor of New Jersey.…
2017-06-30 Apple iPhone Turns 10 Years Old
This is What’s Trending Today. The iPhone turned 10 years old on Thursday, and many people took a moment to remember the first time they saw the Apple device. When…
2017-06-29 Fake TIME Magazine Covers Hang at Trump Golf Courses
This is What’s Trending Today. Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold followed Donald Trump throughout the 2016 presidential election campaign. He wrote about then-candidate Trump’s promises to give money to charity.…
2017-06-28 Pregnant Serena Williams Poses Naked on Magazine Cover
This is What’s Trending Today. Everyone is talking about tennis star Serena Williams, although she has not played a match for months. Williams last played in January. She won the…
2017-06-27 J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Books Turn 20 Years Old
This is What’s Trending Today. The world met Harry Potter, the boy wizard, 20 years ago. J.K. Rowling’s first book about Harry and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft…
2017-06-23 False Earthquake Alarm Sends Tremors Across Twitter
This is What’s Trending Today…. Earthquakes are not uncommon in southern California. Citizens there know how to react and respond if the ground starts shaking. On Wednesday night, many of…
2017-06-22 Soccer Fans Following Confederations Cup in Russia
This is What’s Trending Today. The FIFA Confederations Cup started on June 17 and will end on July 2. It is a warm-up for next year’s World Cup in Russia.…
2017-06-21 Many Places Feeling the Heat Ahead of First Day of Summer
This is What’s Trending Today. The summer solstice arrives on Wednesday, June 21. It marks the longest day of the year and the first day of summer. But people north…
2017-06-20 Colorado Considering Banning Smartphones for Children Under 13
This is What’s Trending Today…. The American state of Colorado is considering a ban on smartphones for children younger than 13. A Denver-based doctor – and father – is leading…
2017-06-16 Yoko Ono Named Co-Writer of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’
This is What’s Trending Today…. Forty-six years after its release, John Lennon’s classic song “Imagine” is formally getting a co-writer — his widow, Yoko Ono. The British musician first gained…
2017-06-15 Could You ‘Beat the Freeze?’
This is What’s Trending Today… American Nigel Talton is a fast runner. He can run 100 meters in just over 10 seconds. And he can travel a distance of 200…
2017-06-14 Google Doodle Celebrates Cricket Tournament
This is What’s Trending Today. The National Basketball Association season came to an end on Monday night. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers for the NBA championship. But…