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Clever Canines

January 14, 2026

Lots of dogs understand simple words said directly to them, such as walk or treat. But a new study shows that some “gifted” dogs can learn other words by eavesdropping on humans. The study was published in Science on January…

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An Enchanted Quest

January 13, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley read Asterwood and interviewed its author, Jacquelyn Stolos. Read Asha’s thoughts below. Imagine walking from your backyard into a magical forest. Everyone there is depending on you. Jacquelyn Stolos’s novel Asterwood follows Madelyn and her…

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Cities by Design

January 12, 2026

No two cities are alike. While they may feature the same elements—buildings and houses, roads and highways, parks and shopping centers—every city is arranged differently. Geography, climate, and culture are just a few of the factors that influence how a…

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Community

Mission: Spread Kindness

January 9, 2026

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 Kindness counts! We’ll feature kids who are…

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After the Fires

January 9, 2026

One year ago, the Palisades and Eaton Fires devastated Los Angeles, California. Since then, community members have been working to rebuild. The fires began on January 7, 2025, and were propelled by dry conditions and wind speeds as high…

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Technology

Warning Labels Required

January 8, 2026

On December 26, New York confirmed a new law to protect kids’ mental health. It requires social-media platforms to warn users under age 18 about addictive features, such as autoplay, infinite scroll, and like counts. These features entice users to…

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Snow Beast

January 8, 2026

An enormous snow tiger watches over the Harbin Ice and Snow World on January 5. Visitors to the yearly festival in Harbin, China, marvel at giant snow and ice s…

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Tech Show and Tell

January 8, 2026

Tech fans attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 6 to 9. The yearly showcase takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It allows tech companies to show off their newest products. This year, many companies presented robots. For example,…

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What’s Your Spark?

January 8, 2026

We love hearing about your dreams, your ideas, and the things that light you up. Whether you know exactly what you want your future career to be or are still figuring it out, your answers show just how creative and…

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Stealing Stings

January 7, 2026

Thieves are lurking below the surface of the oceans. They don’t wear ski masks, with only their eyes visible. In fact, they don’t have real eyes at all. These thieves are colorful sea slugs called nudibranchs, and they’re found in…

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Legacy Building

January 7, 2026

When Legacy Jackson was 2, she and her family spent a cold Christmas morning in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. They were handing out hot soup and warm clothes to people in need. Legacy’s mom, Kynedra Ogunnaike, says volunteering is a…

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Star Power: Patrick Finnegan

January 2, 2026

Meet Service Star Patrick Finnegan,12, who volunteers as a peer mediator in Savannah, Georgia. TFK Kid Reporter Madeline Martinez spoke with Patrick about his efforts. What does a peer mediator do? They oversee a conflict that two or more students…

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World

TIME Person of the Year

January 2, 2026

TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year isn’t a person. It’s a group: the architects of artificial intelligence. This group includes AI innovators such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and Lisa Su, the CEO of Advanced Micro Devices.…

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Commuting in the Clouds

January 1, 2026

Paris, France, unveiled a three-mile cable car route on December 13. It’s the first cable car route in the region, and the longest urban route in Europe. Commuters in the suburbs of Paris can now float over rush-hour traffic. The…

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Ready to Celebrate

January 1, 2026

This shop in Liaoning Province, China, is one of many getting ready for Lunar New Year celebrations. February 17 will kick off the Year of the Fire Horse, which…

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Penniless!

January 1, 2026

People pick them up for good luck. They’re tossed into fountains and valued by collectors. More than 3 billion pennies were made in 2024 alone. And on November 12, 2025, the United States Mint produced its final batch. After 232…

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