A current event is an event that has recently happened or that will happen soon. Many junior and senior high school educators assign students to write a current events summary for class assignments. These writing assignments help students develop research and writing skills while also learning about important issues in the world. Students should start by choosing a reputable news source for their current events article. This could be a local newspaper or one of the larger news sources, such as The New York Times or The Washington Post. Then, students should select an article that is less than a week old. This will ensure that the news is fresh and will provide students with an accurate, up-to-date source for their current events articles.

Inflation and crime & violence remain the top global concerns as we enter 2024, according to our annual What Worries the World survey. In addition, more people around the world say their country is going in the wrong direction than ever before, a reflection of growing dissatisfaction with politics and governance.

Scientists are increasingly concerned that human-made greenhouse gases are warming the planet, with effects already apparent worldwide: glaciers and ice sheets are melting, sea levels are rising, and animals and plants are shifting their geographic ranges earlier in the year.

Video games will continue to dominate the entertainment industry, with esports possibly taking over from other major sports. In the future, we may see a shift towards all-access subscriptions for digital content as large technology companies seek to lock in customers.