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Don’t miss your chance to apply for the TFK Kid Reporter program! Applications are due June 15. We’re looking for up to 10 kids to join our team for the coming school year. Brennan LaBrie, from Washington State, joined the…
With summer in our sights, we’ve got a challenge for students: How many acts of service can you accomplish on your summer break? This bingo board includes some of our favorite missions. Make a plan to do those that resonate…
Shrey Parikh, 14, is the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. Shrey traveled from his home, in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to Washington, D.C., to compete in the bee. He was one of 247 competitors between the ages of 9 and…
In the new comedy film The Breadwinner, Nate Wilcox is learning how to manage his stay-at-home-dad life after his wife’s business gets popular. As he takes on more responsibility for his three daughters, Nate learns the importance of teamwork. From…
Meet Service Star Bristol Joseph, 13. When Bristol was 11, she started the Magical Milkweed Market, growing and selling milkweed, an important food source for monarch caterpillars. TFK Kid Reporter Hanming Wang spoke with Bristol about her efforts. What inspired…
Butterflies, wasps, concerts, and a new documentary. These are just some of the ways the world celebrated David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on May 8. Attenborough is a famous environmentalist and broadcaster. He has spent decades bringing nature’s wonders to TV…
The next time you’re about to enjoy a piece of chocolate, take a moment to observe it. Is its surface shiny or dull? Does it melt quickly in your hand? When you take a bite, does it break with a…
The U.S. experienced its worst spring drought on record last month. The dry conditions have caused alarm among farmers, from wheat growers in Kansas to vegetable producers in Georgia. The drought could have a severe impact on major agricultural crops. …
The United Kingdom has passed a law making it illegal to sell smoking products, such as tobacco, to anyone born in or after 2009. The law will take effect in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Wes Streeting is the…
In 2013, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stated that recess time is crucial for students’ “social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.” Now the AAP is doubling down on the importance of recess, thanks to new evidence. A statement this…
In March, a massive sea lion plopped onto a pier in San Francisco, California, delighting onlookers. Quickly nicknamed Chonkers, the Steller’s sea lion weighed about 2,000 pounds—more than twice the weight of the California sea lions usually seen in San…
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the TFK Kid Reporter program! Applications are due June 15. We’re looking for up to 10 kids to join our team for the next school year. After becoming a TFK Kid Reporter…
Soccer fans, mark your calendars! The world’s biggest international soccer tournament, the FIFA World Cup, returns this summer. Sixteen cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States (see map) will host a total of 104 matches. The action starts with…
Grab your popcorn and settle in for a show! TFK Kid Reporters spoke with the people behind some of the season’s top movie releases. Toy Story 5 Woody, Buzz, and their friends return for a story about the battle between…
What if your job were to outsmart hackers, protect people’s private information, and stop cyber criminals before they struck? That’s what people in cybersecurity do every day. Cybersecurity isn’t just one job. There are many careers in cybersecurity, including investigating…
Meet Service Star Isabella Perrone, 16. Isabella started a nonprofit organization, En Pointe Bels, so she could share her enthusiasm for the performing arts with other kids. She gathers theater and dance costumes, which can be expensive. She donates them…
NASA has released thousands of photos from its April 2026 Artemis II spaceflight. On May 4, the agency published 12,217 never-before-seen photos taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their journey around the moon. These photos offer a new look…
TFK Kid Reporter Aubrey Lamirault read The Last Dragon House and interviewed its author, Liv Mae Morris. Read Aubrey’s thoughts below. The Last Dragon House, the debut novel from Liv Mae Morris, explores themes of imagination, identity, and belonging. After…
Have you ever wondered who keeps social-media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram safe? Or who stops scammers from stealing bank information or credit card numbers? Online and digital safety are called cybersecurity. You probably already use cybersecurity techniques every…
