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Severe Storms Hit U.S.

Recovery efforts are ongoing after a system of strong storms in early April. They brought heavy rains and winds to parts of the Southern and Midwestern United States. Communities saw flooding and tornadoes. Some saw historic rainfall. The storms lasted…

World

Feeling the Heat

About one in five people says climate change has a big impact on their daily life. This is according to a new study, released in March by Climate Central. The group looked at global temperatures between December 2024 and February…

Moon Milestone

Firefly Aerospace has become the first private business to conduct a successful moon landing. On March 2, its uncrewed Blue Ghost lander (above) touched down on lunar soil. The lander launched from Florida in January. It carried tools, including…

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Going Out on Top

Monty the giant schnauzer took top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on February 11. “We’re just proud of him,” his handler and co-owner, Katie Bernardin (above), said at the annual event in New York City. Monty’s win…

Arts

Medals of Honor

Now read this! The Newbery and Caldecott Medals were given out by the American Library Association on January 27. The yearly awards are important distinctions in children’s literature. The Caldecott Medal is given to a remarkable picture-book illustrator. This year’s…

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Pandas Debut in D.C.

Visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., got their first look at Qing Bao (above) and Bao Li on January 24. The giant pandas arrived on loan from China in October. They underwent quarantine and health checks. Now…

Technology

Cool Tech on Display

Each year, people go to the Consumer Electronics Show to see the latest tech. The 2025 event was held this month. It took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. From AI-powered robots to new gaming devices, the ideas on display wowed…

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Kid Reporters at Work

Our TFK Kid Reporter squad has been crushing it this school year. They’ve been up to some seriously cool stuff: reviewing hit movies, diving into award-winning books, chatting with government leaders, grilling science experts, and reporting on stories that readers…

Health

What's the Word?

If you mindlessly use an electronic device for too long, you might start to experience “brain rot.” The term is the 2024 Word of the Year. Oxford University Press revealed its choice on December 2. A person is said to…

Science

Mountain Lion Shift

Mountain lions in Los Angeles, California, are becoming more nocturnal. The shift helps them keep away from people. This is according to a study published in Biological Conservation last month. Seth Riley is a wildlife ecologist. These mountain lions exist…