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Coming of Age Day in Japan
Japan has a special day called Coming of Age Day. It happens on the second Monday of January. This day is for young people who turn 18. They are now adults in Japan.
On this day, new adults go to a ceremony. They wear special clothes. Girls wear pretty kimonos. Boys wear suits or traditional clothes. They listen to speeches about being an adult. After that, they have parties with family and friends.
Coming of Age Day is important in Japan. It shows that growing up means more than just being able to drive or vote.
2025/01/1487 words
Space Launch Delayed
Blue Origin, a space company, tried to launch a new big rocket. The rocket is called New Glenn. It is very tall, about 320 feet high.
The launch was planned for early Monday morning in Florida. But there was a problem with the rocket. The team had to stop the countdown and empty the fuel. They need more time to fix the issue.
Jeff Bezos, who started Blue Origin, was there for the launch try. He said they will keep trying, even if things don't go well.
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Ancient Kangaroos: A Hop Through Time
A long time ago, many big animals died out. This included some types of kangaroos. Scientists wanted to know why this happened.
They looked at the teeth of old and new kangaroos. They found that most old kangaroos could eat many types of food. This means they didn't die because their food was gone.
The scientists think that when humans came to Australia, it might have caused problems for the kangaroos. This study helps us understand what happened to animals in the past.
2025/01/1273 words
Actor Rescued from Scam Center
Wang Xing, a Chinese actor, was missing for two days. His girlfriend asked for help on the internet. Many famous people shared her message. It became very popular.
Wang was found in Myanmar. He was in a place that tricks people. The police saved him. Many people were happy he was safe.
But there are still many people trapped in these bad places. Families want help to find their missing loved ones too.
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Record Heat in 2024
In 2024, Earth was very hot. Scientists say it was the hottest year ever recorded. The world was about 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than in the 1800s.
This heat surprised many people. Scientists are trying to understand why it was so hot. They think it might be because of changes in clouds and pollution. But the main reason is still the burning of fossil fuels, which makes the Earth warmer.
2025/01/1067 words
California Wildfires Spread
Big fires are burning in Southern California. Many people had to leave their homes. The fires are in Los Angeles County. They have burned a lot of land.
Firefighters are trying to stop the fires. The weather is making it hard. It is windy and dry. Some houses have been damaged. Schools are closed. The president said he will help people who lost things in the fire.
