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Billions of noisy cicadas will emerge this spring in some Eastern states. These include Tennessee, Kentucky, and New York. When cicadas are young, they live underground. Once they’re fully grown, they climb out of the ground in a big, buzzing…
CANBERRA, Australia—The February 5 press conference begins. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese takes questions from journalists. Lana, 11, stands up. “Do you think social media has an impact on kids?” she asks. Albanese has been waiting for this question. It…
The 2002 animated movie Lilo & Stitch is a fan favorite. Now moviegoers are excited for the live-action version, which will be in theaters on May 23. It tells the story of Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl. She faces unexpected…
Maybe you’re an early bird. Maybe you’d rather snooze until noon. Either way, you have to get up for school. For some students, that means waking up before they’ve had enough sleep. Studies show that poor sleep can lead to…
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 Reading, writing, and speaking are important skills.…
Meet librarian Mychal Threets, whose viral videos celebrate local libraries. In this video, Threets talks about how he got started telling stories on social med…
TFK Kid Reporter Evelyn Peng read Unboxing Libby and interviewed its author, Steph Cherrywell. Ready Evelyn’s thoughts below. Unboxing Libby, by Steph Cherrywell, is a science-fiction novel about belonging. Humans are preparing to settle on Mars. A.I.Cademy Girls have populated…
Does your city or town have a chamber of commerce? In the United States, there are more than 7,500 of these organizations. They’re designed to support local businesses, boost the economy, and help communities thrive. In Colorado, the Boulder Chamber…
Many families schedule obedience lessons when they first bring a dog into their home. These can be group classes, or they can be private sessions with a professional trainer. Shir Limazati wants all dog owners to improve their communication with…
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…
Artificial light includes light from signs and streetlamps. These help people see once the sun goes down. But too much artificial light becomes light pollution. This makes it difficult to see a starry sky. And it affects animal behavior. From…
On April 6, swans parade at the Annual Swan Release, in Stratford, Canada. Each year, on the first Sunday in April, the swans are released from their winter pen…
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…
Wildflowers are a stunning sight. But a wildflower meadow isn’t just nice to look at. It’s also doing important work. It promotes biodiversity. It produces food for pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. And it provides a habitat for birds…
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. It’s known for its huge wingspan and fierce gaze. But not so long ago, eagles were in trouble. A chemical called DDT was introduced in the 1940s. It was…
The Legend of Ochi is now in theaters. The movie begins in a small village on a remote island. People there have been raised in fear of a species of creatures called the ochi. A girl, Yuri, finds a wounded…
How do business leaders figure out what goods and services people want to buy? They do market research, which means looking at information about products in the marketplace. Market research is an important part of Rob Dekker’s role as vice…
Urban farmer Domingo Morales leads a composting program that is helping make New York City more sustainable. In this video, Morales talks about his journey to t…
