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El Niño has arrived, and experts predict it might be the strongest in history. Some are calling it a Super El Niño. TIME’s Simmone Shah explains. What is El Niño? El Niño is a huge natural weather pattern that occurs,…
Meet Service Star Alma Watanabe, 14. Alma has been a member of her school’s Service Club for three years. TFK reader Isabella Nevsky spoke with Alma about her efforts to serve her community of Westchester, New York. What made you…
The 2026 U.S. Open is underway, treating fans to fast-paced tennis, shows of sportsmanship, and late-night thrills. The annual two-week tennis tournament takes place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Queens, New York. This year, 128 singles…
TFK Kid Reporter Bevy Lustig read Sneaks and interviewed its author, Amy Tern. Read Bevy’s thoughts below. Sneaks is a mystery novel about bravery, adventure, and friendship. Rook is a smart, accomplished kid who follows all the rules—until he starts…
Do you know how to write in cursive? Can you read it? Many young people answer no to both questions. That’s why a growing number of states have started to make cursive instruction mandatory. This was a surprise to Andy…
On August 1, Mo’ne Davis tore across home plate to score a run. It wasn’t just any run: It was the first run scored during a Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) game. The WPBL is a new pro baseball league…
Have questions? Angela Haupt connects with experts and shares their words of wisdom. Angela Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. She talks with experts about problems readers are having, then writes articles to share what she learns.…
Teamwork makes the dream work—or does it? Group projects can help students learn to work effectively with others. These projects can also be a fun opportunity to hear different perspectives and even make new friends. But group projects can also…
Twenty years ago, Pluto’s status changed. On August 24, 2006, the icy world was reclassified from a major planet to a dwarf planet. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) made the decision. Per the IAU, a planet must have enough gravitational…
Namibia has recorded its lowest rhino poaching, or illegal hunting, numbers in a decade. In 2025, 41 rhinos were poached, compared with 75 the year before. Namibia is home to more than a third of Africa’s black rhino population. Communities,…
On August 23, a Savannah Bananas player leads fans around a tennis court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, in New York City. The zany baseball team helped kick off the 20…
A major egg recall is underway in the United States. On August 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded the recall to the highest risk level. More than 1.5 million eggs were labeled Class I, with a high…
September 11, 2001, is remembered as a tragic day. Nearly 3,000 people died in the largest terrorist attacks in United States history. Each year on September 11, people honor the victims. This year is the 25th anniversary of those events.…
Meet five Service Stars. Pictured from left are Ariana Garcia (10), Mackenzie McGann (10), Maeve Smith (9), Aria Mancini (10), and Hannah McGann (10). These friends worked together to rejuvenate River Farm Park, a green space in East Greenwich, Rhode…
Dolly Parton, the country-music singer, has died. She was 80. She leaves behind a legacy of artistic achievement and of service—particularly to young people. Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in a two-room log cabin outside of Knoxville, Tennessee.…
TFK Kid Reporter Ian Jung read The Cat Prophecies: Claw Quest and interviewed its authors, Nik Korpon and Jorge Enrique Paz. Read Ian’s thoughts below. Tito Rodríguez lives in a split world. In one, 13-year-old Tito is fighting his feelings.…
About 20 years ago, Miles Richardson started going on daily walks. He worked long days at a desk as a researcher in England. The walks helped get him up and moving. They made him feel better. Richardson jotted down what…
Update: On August 19, NASA announced a change to this mission. Due to an ongoing issue, the LINK spacecraft will not be able to capture and boost Swift. Instead, LINK will attempt to connect with Swift for data collection. “This…
