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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.
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Marathon Runner's Record Quest
Hilde Dosogne, a Belgian runner, tried to set a world record in 2024. She ran a marathon every day for the whole year. A marathon is a very long race.
Dosogne is 55 years old. She ran to raise money for breast cancer research. She collected about 60,000 euros. Now, she must wait to see if she gets the world record.
Running every day was hard. Dosogne had to deal with being sick and getting hurt. She said the mental part was harder than the physical part. But she kept going and finished her challenge.
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New Year 2025 Around the World
Auckland, New Zealand was the first big city to welcome 2025. Many people watched fireworks from the Sky Tower. The city also had a light show.
People went to the city center or climbed hills to see the fireworks. The light show honored Auckland's native people. New Zealand is the first country to start the New Year, 18 hours before New York City.
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Tiny VR Goggles for Mice
Scientists made very small VR goggles for mice. These goggles help them study how mice act in virtual worlds. The goggles use parts from smartwatches. In one test, mice saw a dark spot coming at them. This made the mice jump, thinking it was real. The scientists hope this will help them learn about how the brain works. It may also help them understand diseases like Alzheimer's better.
The team at Cornell University made these goggles. They are much better than the big screens they used before. The mice react more naturally with the goggles. This new tool could help scientists learn a lot about how animals think and move.
