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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…
At press time, the United States government has been shut down for 37 days. It’s the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The previous record was 35 days. The shutdown began on October 1 (see “TFK Explains: Government Shutdown”). During a…
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto hoists the Most Valuable Player trophy on November 1, in Toronto, in Canada. The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blu…
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…
On October 1, the U.S. government shut down. At press time, it had not reopened. TFK explains. What is a government shutdown? Government agencies depend on funding from Congress. A government shutdown happens when lawmakers are unable to pass a…
Toys are serious business at the the Strong National Museum of Play, in Rochester, New York. On September 17, the museum’s National Toy Hall of Fame announced the 12 finalists for its class of 2025. The winning toys will be…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
