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Space Evacuation

January 22, 2026

On January 15, NASA completed its first medical evacuation from space. Its SpaceX Crew-11 mission ended early when an astronaut had a medical issue that couldn’t be treated at the International Space Station. At a press conference, NASA administrator Jared…

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Egypt on Display

January 22, 2026

Journey through ancient Egypt. Learn about powerful rulers. See the wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza. You can do it all at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), in Giza, Egypt. Many museums contain Egyptian artifacts, but the GEM has…

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Kim Rides Again

January 22, 2026

In 2022, U.S. snowboarding superstar Chloe Kim became the first woman to have won two Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event. Soon, she’ll compete for her third. Kim spoke with TIME’s Sean Gregory as she prepared for the 2026…

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Spotlight on Stories

January 22, 2026

StoryKind is a new podcast. It was created to encourage young people to read and write. It was launched in January. Each 15-minute episode is available on podcast platforms. The podcast is hosted by Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang. They’re…

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Should Kids Play Contact Sports?

January 21, 2026

The National Survey of Children’s Health says that about 55% of U.S. kids play organized sports. These include low-contact sports, such as tennis and swimming, which don’t require physical contact between players. They also include high-contact sports, such as football…

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Star Power: Justyn Boumah

January 16, 2026

Meet Service Star Justyn Boumah, 10. He started the nonprofit group Heroes and Hearts, in Las Vegas, Nevada. TFK reader Anirudh Rao spoke with Justyn about his efforts. Tell us about the philanthropy work you do. I help people in…

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Book Bites: Good Dogs!

January 15, 2026

These facts come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. First up: dogs! Check out these tail-wagging facts about some of the world’s most beloved breeds. Most dogs bark,…

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Science

Clever Canines

January 14, 2026

Lots of dogs understand simple words said directly to them, such as walk or treat. But a new study shows that some “gifted” dogs can learn other words by eavesdropping on humans. The study was published in Science on January…

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An Enchanted Quest

January 13, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley read Asterwood and interviewed its author, Jacquelyn Stolos. Read Asha’s thoughts below. Imagine walking from your backyard into a magical forest. Everyone there is depending on you. Jacquelyn Stolos’s novel Asterwood follows Madelyn and her…

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Business

Cities by Design

January 12, 2026

No two cities are alike. While they may feature the same elements—buildings and houses, roads and highways, parks and shopping centers—every city is arranged differently. Geography, climate, and culture are just a few of the factors that influence how a…

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Mission: Spread Kindness

January 9, 2026

Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month Kindness counts! We’ll feature kids who are…

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After the Fires

January 9, 2026

One year ago, the Palisades and Eaton Fires devastated Los Angeles, California. Community members are rebuilding. The fires began on January 7, 2025. They spread quickly. The AP reports that the fires burned through about 59 square miles. Thirty-one…

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Technology

Warning Labels Required

January 8, 2026

On December 26, New York confirmed a new law. It’s meant to protect kids’ mental health. The law requires social-media platforms to warn users under age 18 about addictive features, such as autoplay and like counts. These features entice users…

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A huge snow sculpture shaped like a tiger towers behind a bundled-up visitor.

World

Snow Beast

January 8, 2026

An enormous snow tiger watches over the Harbin Ice and Snow World on January 5. Visitors to the yearly festival in Harbin, China, marvel at giant snow and ice s…

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Technology

Tech Show and Tell

January 8, 2026

Tech fans attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 6 to 9. The yearly showcase takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It allows tech companies to show off their newest products. This year, many companies presented robots. For example,…

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Business

What’s Your Spark?

January 8, 2026

We love hearing about your dreams, your ideas, and the things that light you up. Whether you know exactly what you want your future career to be or are still figuring it out, your answers show just how creative and…

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Science

Robo de picaduras

January 7, 2026

Ladrones acechan bajo la superficie de los océanos. Estos ladrones son babosas de mar coloridas llamadas nudibranquios. Se encuentran en las aguas oceánicas de todo el mundo. Las babosas de mar no tienen caparazón. No son espinosas. Entonces, ¿cómo se…

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