KidNuz: News for Kids 09.19.2024
Sep 19, 2024
Discover the thrilling news of the yellow-eyed penguin crowned Bird of the Year in New Zealand! Unravel the latest from the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates and Amazon's new office policies. Celebrate the 100th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter and marvel at an impressive Lego McLaren P1. Plus, find out which toys are in the running for the National Toy Hall of Fame!
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NZ Bird of the Year
- The hoiho, also known as the yellow-eyed penguin, won New Zealand's Bird of the Year competition.
- This rare, smelly bird secured a landslide victory with over 50,000 votes.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates
- The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percent, a larger drop than the expected quarter percent.
- This suggests increased confidence in the U.S. economy's health, with two more cuts anticipated this year.
Amazon's Return-to-Office Policy
- Amazon will require employees to return to the office five days a week starting in January.
- The company believes in-person brainstorming is more effective, ending a pandemic perk.