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Jupiter's New Moons

March 7, 2023

Astronomers have discovered 12 more moons orbiting Jupiter. The planet now has 92 known moons. That’s more moons than any planet in our solar system. Telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted the new moons. Scientists had to confirm the…

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Scoring King

March 7, 2023

On February 7, LeBron James broke a record: He became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The record had been held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for 39 years. James plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He made the shot against the…

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Entertainment

Kung Fu Panda Returns

March 7, 2023

Po the panda is back in Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight. Actor Jack Black is the voice of Po. The giant panda teams up with an English knight (Rita Ora). They set out to rescue a set of magical…

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Entertainment

Look on the Bright Side

March 7, 2023

Chad Otis is an author and an illustrator. His new book, The Bright Side, is about finding hope in difficult situations. Its hero is a boy who lives with his family in an old school bus. They can’t afford to…

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Environment

In the Soil

March 3, 2023

Domingo Morales has many jobs. Environmentalist is one. Urban farmer is another. He has started a group. It’s called Compost Power. “I’m a compost expert,” Morales told TIME for Kids. “I’ve been composting for the past seven years.” Morales runs…

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Environment

Scraps to Soil

March 3, 2023

Compost is a natural fertilizer. It’s made from food scraps that decompose, or rot. The nutrients from these scraps make the soil richer. It can be used to grow food. Learn more about compost below. What is compostable? Plant materials,…

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TFK Press Club

What's Your Local News?

March 2, 2023

Do you know what’s going on in your community? Keeping informed about global events is important, but it’s also good to know what’s happening where you live. This is where local news comes in. Community newspapers and local TV news…

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Business

My Cool Job

February 24, 2023

What catches your eye when you’re shopping for new shoes? That’s what Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson wants to know. She’s a sneaker designer. She has designed footwear for athletes and many others. Now she mentors students to follow in her footsteps. …

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Technology

Fashion Forward

February 24, 2023

One in four adults in the United States lives with a disability. That’s according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the fashion industry doesn’t always take this into account. Clothing designers don’t often make clothes that…

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World

World's Greatest Places

February 17, 2023

Want to see the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. Join TIME for Kids on a tour of our favorites. We’ll take you from city to wilderness. We’ll travel from tiny villages to…

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TFK Press Club

TIME Is Turning 100!

February 16, 2023

On March 3, 1923, the first issue of TIME magazine was published. Soon we’ll be celebrating our 100th birthday! The world was much different a century ago. About a million kids ages 10 to 15 worked—mostly on farms and in…

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What's Your Power Song?

February 9, 2023

The Grammys introduced a new award category this year: Best Song for Social Change. The winner was announced at the live ceremony on February 5. It was “Baraye,” by Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour. The song has become an anthem for…

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United States

Pickleball Craze

February 6, 2023

Pickleball mania has taken over the United States. The Sports & Fitness Industry Association called pickleball the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. About 5 million people were playing it in 2021. That’s nearly twice as many as in 2019. …

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Message from the Past

February 6, 2023

On January 17, archaeologists in Norway announced a discovery. They may have found the world’s oldest rune stone. The flat rock is etched with runes. These are letters. They’re from an ancient language. The stone could have been carved 2,000…

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Technology

Colorful Car

February 3, 2023

The automaker BMW showed off its color-changing car at CES. That’s a technology show. It took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in January. The vehicle is electric. It’s called the BMW i Vision Dee. Dee stands for “Digital Emotional…

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Entertainment

The Magic of Matilda

February 3, 2023

Maybe you’ve read Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Maybe you’ve seen the 1996 movie. Or maybe you’ve seen the stage musical. Now the magical tale is steaming on Netflix. Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical is adapted from the stage musical. It…

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