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Oil Spill Affects Dolphins
A big oil spill happened near Russia. It was in the Kerch Strait, which is a water area between two parts of Russia. The oil came from two ships during a storm. This accident has caused problems for sea animals.
Sadly, 32 dolphins have died because of the oil spill. A group that helps dolphins said this. They think the oil in the water made the dolphins sick. People are now working hard to clean up the oil. They are removing dirty sand from the beaches. This event is very bad for nature, and many people are worried about it.
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TikTok Ban in the US
TikTok is a popular app in America. Many people use it to watch short videos. But now, TikTok might be banned in the USA.
The US government thinks TikTok might not be safe. They worry about user data. TikTok's owner is a Chinese company. The US wants this company to sell TikTok. If not, TikTok may have to stop working in America. Many people are talking about this issue.
2025/01/0665 words
South Korean President Faces Protests
Many people are protesting in Seoul, South Korea. Some support President Yoon, while others are against him. The weather is very cold, but people still came out.
President Yoon is in trouble. He did something wrong in December. Now, the police want to arrest him. But he is staying in his house, and they can't get in. Both sides of protesters are separated by police.
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World's Oldest Person Dies at 116
Tomiko Itooka, the world's oldest person, has died. She was 116 years old. Itooka lived in Japan and passed away on December 29.
She liked bananas and a special drink called Calpis. Itooka was born on May 23, 1908. She became the oldest person last year. When told about this, she simply said, "Thank you." On her last birthday, she got flowers and a cake from the mayor.
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Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge
On New Year's Day, many people went to Coney Island Beach in New York. They had a special event called the Polar Bear Plunge. Thousands of people ran into the cold ocean to start the new year 2025.
People wore fun costumes like Spider-Man and Wonder Woman. They were excited and happy. The event helps raise money for local charities. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club has done this for over 100 years. They want to raise $150,000 this year. About 6,500 people joined the swim. Everyone had fun and felt good about helping others.
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Terror Attack in New Orleans
On New Year's Eve, a man drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans. He killed 15 people and hurt many more. The man was a former US Army soldier. He said he was inspired by a terrorist group called the Islamic State.
The police stopped the attacker, but not before he caused a lot of harm. The FBI is now looking into the attack. They think the man might not have acted alone. The attack turned a fun night into a very sad one for many people.
