Cnn student news 2019
Here are some of the top stories from CNN Student News in 2019:
January 2019
- "Government Shutdown: What's Happening and Why" - A 14-day government shutdown in the US came to an end, but not before it affected millions of Americans.
- "Australia Burns: Wildfires Rage Across the Country" - Devastating wildfires swept across Australia, forcing thousands to evacuate and killing dozens.
February 2019
- "New Zealand Mosque Attacks: 50 Killed in Terrorist Attack" - A terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, left 50 people dead and many more injured.
- "NASA's New Mars Rover: What We Know So Far" - NASA launched its latest Mars rover, Perseverance, which is designed to search for signs of life on the Red Planet.
March 2019
- "College Admissions Scandal: Celebrities and Parents Charged" - A massive college admissions scandal involving wealthy parents and celebrities was uncovered, with many facing charges.
- "Venezuela Crisis: What's Happening and Why" - The political crisis in Venezuela continued, with opposition leader Juan Guaidó declaring himself interim president.
April 2019
- "Easter Sunday Bombings in Sri Lanka: At Least 250 Killed" - A series of bombings on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka killed at least 250 people and injured many more.
- "Amazon Rainforest Fires: What's Happening and Why" - Devastating fires swept through the Amazon rainforest, sparking international concern and debate.
May 2019
- "Iran-US Tensions: What's Happening and Why" - Tensions between the US and Iran escalated, with the US deploying troops to the Middle East and Iran threatening to retaliate.
- "Climate Change: What's Happening and Why It Matters" - The world marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, with climate change remaining a top global concern.
June 2019
- "Hong Kong Protests: What's Happening and Why" - Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continued, with demonstrators demanding greater autonomy from China.
- "NASA's Artemis Mission: Returning Humans to the Moon" - NASA announced plans to return humans to the moon by 2024 under its Artemis mission.
July 2019
- "Heat Wave: Record-Breaking Temperatures Across the Globe" - A severe heat wave affected many parts of the world, with temperatures reaching record-breaking levels.
- "UK's Boris Johnson: What's His Plan for Brexit?" - Boris Johnson became the new Prime Minister of the UK, with a plan to leave the European Union by October 31.
August 2019
- "Hurricane Dorian: Devastating Storm Hits the Bahamas" - Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 70 people.
- "China's Economy: What's Happening and Why It Matters" - China's economy slowed down, sparking concerns about the global economy and trade tensions.
September 2019
- "Climate Strike: Millions Protest Around the World" - Millions of people around the world participated in climate strikes, demanding action on climate change.
- "US-Iran Conflict: What's Happening and Why" - Tensions between the US and Iran escalated, with the US launching airstrikes against Iranian military targets.
October 2019
- "Brexit: What's Happening and Why It Matters" - The UK's Brexit deadline was extended, with the UK and EU negotiating a new deal.
- "India's Kashmir Crisis: What's Happening and Why" - India's government revoked the special status of Kashmir, sparking protests and international concern.
November 2019
- "Election 2020: What's at Stake and Why It Matters" - The 2020 US presidential election was just around the corner, with many issues at stake, including climate change, healthcare, and the economy.
- "Hong Kong Protests: What's Happening and Why" - Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continued, with demonstrators demanding greater autonomy from China.
December 2019
- "Coronavirus: What's Happening and Why It Matters" - A new coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China, sparked global concern and travel restrictions.
- "Climate Change: What's Happening and Why It Matters" - The world marked the 25th anniversary of the UN Climate Change Conference, with many countries committing to reduce their carbon emissions.
These are just a few of the top stories from CNN Student News in 2019.