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The Team Behind the Team

September 1, 2025

The NFL’s Brandon Copeland highlights the many jobs—behind the scenes and off the field—that make game day happen. “If you like sports,” he says, “there are so …

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Americans on the Move

August 28, 2025

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…

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Animals

Little Legs

August 28, 2025

Corgi owners release their pups during the Corgi Race Vilnius 2025. The annual event took place in Vilnius, Lithuania, on August 23 and 24. Corgis competed in r…

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Animals

Petunia Wins Big

August 14, 2025

Funny-looking dogs need love, too! On August 8, dog lovers gathered for the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest. The competition took place in Santa Rosa, California. It celebrated “the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique,” according to event…

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News

Labubu Dolls Stolen

August 14, 2025

Thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles–area store on August 6, authorities say. The theft took place at One Stop Sales, in La Puente, California. The shop announced the theft on social media. “We…

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Education

Play It Cool

August 14, 2025

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.…

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Weather

Heating Up

July 29, 2025

Millions of people in the United States are feeling the effects of extreme heat this week. That’s according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service (NWS). In some states, the temperature may feel as high as 120°F.…

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People

Super Speller

June 3, 2025

On May 29, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, became the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee champ. Faizan’s winning word was éclaircissement, a French word that means “clarification.” When Faizan spelled it correctly, he pumped his fists and fell dramatically to…

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Weather

Severe Storms Hit U.S.

April 17, 2025

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…

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Environment

Cities in Bloom

April 17, 2025

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…

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