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On November 3, Americans voted in the midterm elections. These decide which party will control the House of Representatives and the Senate. They’re now controlled by Republicans. On election night, Democrats won a majority in both. Elected lawmakers will begin…
Meet Service Star Oceane Qian-Feuillat, 16. As Miss New Jersey Teen USA, Oceane started a program called Girls Leading Our World (GLOW). The program helps girls build confidence, practice public speaking, and take on leadership roles. TFK reader Sonali Vadada…
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will open on December 2. It goes over a 10-lane section of U.S. 101 in Los Angeles County, California. That’s one of the country’s busiest highways. Construction of the bridge began more than four years…
Do you have what it takes to go to Mars? Or to pretend to go to Mars, at least? NASA is seeking four participants. They’re needed for a yearlong simulated mission to space. It’s called the Moon and Mars Exploration…
Sisters Alone, which was published in September, is a tale of bravery and sisterhood. The book is about “two sisters who have had a crack in their relationship ever since their mother died,” author SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI told TIME for…
Things get way out of hand in The Cat in the Hat, in theaters November 6. The Cat and his Things are back, in a new time-traveling adventure based on the beloved Dr. Seuss books. Siblings Gabby and Sebastian…
Have questions? Angela Haupt connects with experts and shares their words of wisdom. Angela Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. She talks with experts about problems readers are having. Then she writes articles to share what she…
SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time on September 28, marking a milestone for the rocket. While in orbit, it released 26 Starlink satellites, which provide Internet service. An engine problem prompted leaders to end the planned 10-hour mission…
The 2026 Nobel Prize winners were made official from October 5 to 12. The winners, called laureates, were recognized for contributions to fields such as chemistry, literature, and medicine. The Nobel Peace Prize honors people who have promoted peace. This…
A newly discovered dinosaur called Invictibellatrix amberina feasts in this illustration, based on a fossil. The dino was introduced in an October 14 study. It …
Election Day is November 3. Here’s why the midterm elections are important, and why Americans are eager to cast their votes. What is a midterm election? Midterms are held almost halfway through a president’s term. They’re held to elect…
Meet Service Star Anirudh Rao, 14. Anirudh organizes educational workshops for kids. These workshops combine STEM and history, and emphasize the importance of kindness. TFK reader Shrinika Kalbhavi spoke with Anirudh about how he encourages kids to stay curious and…
Peter Daniell, a 14-year-old from Broomfield, Colorado, is the 2026 National Civics Bee champion. The annual competition tests students on U.S. civics. This year’s championship took place on October 14, in Washington, D.C. To win, Peter had to advance through…
TFK Kid Reporter Tilda Desai Siegal read Firebird Waltz and interviewed its author, Misty Copeland. Read Tilda’s thoughts below. Firebird Waltz was written by ballet star Misty Copeland. In this first book in the new Star Fire Academy series, 12-year-old…
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 We all struggle with health issues sometimes,…
Stuffed animals. Fidget spinners. Sunglasses. These are a few of the items in an LGM bag. LGM stands for Ledger Greyson Mann. He’s the Virginia 9-year-old who created the bags. The bags are clear backpacks. They hold items to calm…
We love hearing from our Service Stars community. Thank you, Stars, for sharing your stories! What will you do next? Alexa, 11, California From TFK Kid Reporter Leonardo Popovic: Alexa helped save a local library. It was facing budget…
On June 19, Sarah Ruggins reached her goal: Nordkapp, Norway. She had biked Europe from end to end (see map) faster than anyone ever had. Ruggins took up cycling after a disease made it hard to run. Her rides help…
