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October 24, 2024

Every four years, Americans decide who will be the next president of the United States. This year, Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. The time leading up to the presidential election will be busy and exciting. We’ve explained some of…

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Career Values

October 11, 2024

Young people want a workplace that matches their values. That’s according to a survey. It was done by the National Society of High School Scholars this year. The organization asked more than 10,000 people what they’re looking for in a…

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Saving Sea Turtles

October 10, 2024

In October 2023, a tiny green sea turtle was admitted to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Care Center. The patient, which was given the name Ricotta, had gotten tangled in fishing line, and was missing a front flipper and…

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Beekeeping Buzz

October 10, 2024

Meet Kamal Bell. He’s the founder and CEO of Sankofa Farms, in Cedar Grove, North Carolina. He’s also a beekeeper. Bell says bees are “vital” to fruit and vegetable pollination on the farm. According to the United States Department of…

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Officer’s Best Friend

October 9, 2024

Matthew Cona, 12, aspires to be a K-9 handler. Here, he speaks with a retired officer about the job. As a police officer in Nassau County, New York, Mike LaSala had partners who didn’t talk. They were covered in fur.…

Election 2024

Candidates Debate

September 13, 2024

Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met for a debate on September 10. It took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More than 50 million people tuned in. It was the first debate between the vice president and the former president.…

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Environment

Unwelcome Object

September 12, 2024

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a system of caves in New Mexico. Recently, its ecosystem was threatened. A visitor dropped a bag of Cheetos there. Food and drink are not allowed in the caves. A spilled snack might seem harmless.…

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Weather

Weather Watch

August 29, 2024

On August 26 and 27, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat watches and warnings for parts of the United States. Extreme heat affected about 61 million people. There were record-breaking temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast. In…

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Briefing Room

August 28, 2024

TFK Kid Reporter Audrey Owolo visited the White House, in Washington, D.C., to interview Karine Jean-Pierre about her job and career path. As the White House pr…

Lahaina Rebuilds

August 16, 2024

A year ago, wildfires swept through the town of Lahaina. That’s on the Hawaiian island of Maui. More than 100 people died. The fires destroyed 1,400 homes and 200,000 trees. Today, some residents displaced by the fires still need…

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