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Shooting in Aurora
In Aurora, Colorado, a shooting occured at an apartment building. 5 people were shot by the shooter, however, they will most likely survive and recover. Unfortunately, the shooter was not caught.
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Avalanche in Turkey
On the moutain side of Turkey, two avalanches occured. The disaster killed 41 people and 84 people were injured. https://www.infoplease.com/february-2020-current-events-disaster-news -
Android at Risk for Hacking
It was announced that androids are no longer protected by security updates. Therefore, they are more at risk for getting hacked.https://www.infoplease.com/march-2020-current-events-science-technology-news -
Knife Attack in France
A knife attack occured in South-East France. Two people were killed and 4 were injured. Witnesses say that the owner and customers of a tobacco shop were attacked.https://www.infoplease.com/april-2020-current-events-world-news -
Murder Hornets Spotted in the US
On May 4, a highly venomous and invasive hornet species, dubbed “Murder Hornets,” have been spotted in the US. The hornets originated in Asia, but have now been spotted in Washington state. They have been killing the already dying bee population in the state. The hornets are longer than two inches, and if stung multiple times, a human can die from the sting. (CNN)https://www.infoplease.com/may-2020-current-events-us-news -
Wildfire in Utah
On June 28, a wildfire was sparked in Utah after a resident set off fireworks. Strong gusts of wind have caused the fire to spread another 100-200 acres. At least 30 homes have been evacuated, with evacuation orders increasing. (CNN) https://www.infoplease.com/june-2020-current-events-disaster-news -
Protests and Reforms Continue
On July 3, many Black Lives Matter protesters shed light on the Washington Redskins. This NFL team’s name has been in the news before, but the NFL announced it will now be looking into a new name for the team. It is not official that the name will be changed. During his speech on July 3, President Trump proposed a minimum ten year sentence for people seen tearing down statues. During the speech, President Trump also denounced “cancel culture”. (CNN) -
New Dinosaur Discovered
On August 12, scientists in the Isle of Wight announced a new species related to the T-rex. Paleontologists at the University of Southampton believe the dinosaur lived 115 million years ago and was about 13 feet long. -
Wildfires, Heat waves, and Snow
This week, the US has seen some interesting weather. On September 6, the wildfires in California set a new record, scorching 2,094,955 acres, which is the most acres burned in one year. Experts believe this number will only grow as wildfire season is typically October and November. The wildfires were only exacerbated after a heat wave hit the state. -
BLM Protests Continue
On October 9, a “shelter in place” at the University of North Carolina Asheville was lifted after campus police received a threatening email regarding the BLM mural on campus. While the threat was investigated, classes and events on campus were cancelled and students were urged to stay inside. On October 10, protests in Wisconsin entered their third night after it was announced that the officer who shot Alvin Cole in February will not face charges. -
2020 Election and Results
As of the 6th, Biden has a confirmed 253 electoral college votes and President Trump had 214 electoral votes. The past three days have led to various protests and early celebrations in the swing states. -
Electoral College Affirms Win
On December 14, the electoral college officially affirmed Joe Biden’s win after gathering to submit their ballots. Despite this ruling, many Republicans are still claiming fraud, and the election battle appears to be far from over. On December 16, Senator Mitch McConnell congratulated Joe Biden and asked that no Congress members stage any stunts regarding these results.
