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Lock in, chat: Dictionary.com’s word of the year is 67. The online dictionary announced its pick on October 28. Last year, the site chose demure, a word that means “reserved, shy, or modest.” That choice was made after a TikTok…
On October 30, the Sagrada Familia became the world’s tallest church, when part of its new central tower was added. Located in Barcelona, Spain, the church is now 534 feet tall. The next-tallest church, in Germany, hits 530 feet. …
On October 22, Misty Copeland took her final bow at Lincoln Center. That’s in New York City. The ballerina’s 3-year-old son, Jackson, was in the audience. “He got to see me dance for the very first time,” Copeland told TFK…
In June, JoJo Zager organized a donation drive. It was a benefit for the Community Food Bank of Macomb County, in Michigan. “I was trying to get 10,000 pounds” of food, the 11-year-old told TIME for Kids. And he was…
On October 16, TFK Kid Reporter Ethan Yu interviewed Mychal Threets, a librarian with millions of social-media followers. Threets was recently named host of a YouTube version of the TV show Reading Rainbow. Read Ethan’s account below. Have you ever…
In 2024, an AI-controlled robot system performed a dental procedure on a person for the first time. Perceptive, a dental technology company, created the system. It featured a robotic arm and 3D-imaging technology. The robot successfully prepared a patient’s tooth…
Busy airports. Loud planes. For some people, such as those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, air travel can be hard. The Arc is an organization that supports people with disabilities. It has found a way to help. The Arc…
Aggressive campaigns. Trash-talking. Posters, costumes, and plenty of memes. These are all factors in New Zealand’s annual bird-of-the-year election, a contest meant to draw attention to the country’s native bird species. This year’s winner? A speedy little falcon known largely…
Robot umpires will take the field at Major League Baseball (MLB) games next season. MLB has approved the Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) for use in the major leagues beginning in 2026. The system uses Hawk-Eye cameras, which track a ball’s…
Getting tickets for the 2026 World Cup won’t be easy. The World Cup is the largest soccer tournament in the world. It starts June 11. It will feature 48 teams playing in three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. The…
Google will pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit. The suit was raised by the parents or guardians of 34 kids. The families say YouTube illegally collected kids’ data and used it to send ads to them. Google, which owns…
About 80% of adults in the United States get regular exercise, according to a report from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). That’s 247 million people. The number has gone up in recent years. The rise has been driven…
Twice a week, Adam Knox jumps into a pickup truck. He drives to a forest high in the Hawaiian mountains. “You feel like you’re in Jumanji, or one of those adventure-type movies,” Knox tells TIME for Kids. “This is where…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday life. According to a 2024 Pew Research survey, most AI experts say adults in the United States interact with AI several times a day. That means chatbots, such as ChatGPT, and…
Do you love recess? Many kids do. But during very hot days, outdoor recess can be uncomfortable. It can also be unsafe. That’s why some schools are redoing their playgrounds and yards. Hot asphalt is on the way out.…
