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A Folkloric Feast

September 13, 2023

Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson is an author and illustrator. She has written short stories and made art inspired by her Iñupiaq culture. The Iñupiaq people are native to Alaska. Hopson’s debut novel, Eagle Drums, is based on Iñupiaq folklore about a…

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Puffins on the Rise

September 8, 2023

Atlantic puffins have made a comeback in Maine. For the second year in a row, more of these seabirds have been able to raise chicks there. Some 3,000 puffins are living on rocky islands off Maine’s coast. According to…

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World

Historic Landing

September 8, 2023

On August 23, the Indian Space Research Organization landed a rover on the moon. India is the fourth country to achieve this feat. It’s the first to land near the moon’s south pole. The rover, named Pragyan, has searched the…

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TFK Press Club

What’s Ahead?

September 7, 2023

Hello, Junior Journalists! TFK Press Club is back, with a new assignment each month. Are you looking forward to the school year ahead? Sometimes, reporters ask people what they think or hope will happen in the future. Surveying many people…

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World

Pooch Parade

September 7, 2023

Corgis (and their owners) promenaded past Buckingham Palace, in London, England, on September 3. The event was held in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II, wh…

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Environment

For the Animals

September 7, 2023

This is the first article in a new TFK series about kids changing the world. We’ll tell you all about it in a special issue in October—stay tuned! Nirvaan Agarwal found out early how powerful a kid’s voice can be.…

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Health

The Pet Doctor

September 6, 2023

If you enjoy learning about interesting jobs, find this article and more like it on Your Hot Job, TFK's career-focused website for kids. What does your future hold? Arvid Edward never heard of veterinarians until he was in ninth grade.…

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Community

Mission of the Month: Kindness

September 6, 2023

Next month, we’ll launch an online community for kids who are making the world a brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that small actions can have big impact. Mission of the Month Kindness counts! We’ll feature kids who are spreading…

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United States

Strikes in Hollywood

September 1, 2023

Writers and actors continue to strike in Hollywood. They are concerned about pay and the use of AI in the entertainment industry. The strike pits some 170,000 film and television workers against studio giants such as Disney and Paramount, and…

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Technology

Google Turns 25

September 1, 2023

This year, Google celebrates its 25th anniversary. When the tech company was started, in 1998, the Internet was new. Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page wanted to improve how searches worked. So they invented a search engine that ranked…

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Technology

Space Sights

August 31, 2023

Built using AI-assisted visual creation technology, the Beyond the Light exhibition opened in August in New York City. The exhibit features images from the Jame…

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United States

Kid of the Week: Sarah Leng

August 31, 2023

Why is your robotics team called S.O.U.P.? What a fun name! S.O.U.P. stands for Serving Our Underserved Population. How do you S.O.U.P.? We spread STEM to children 4 to 14 of families with lower incomes and less access to education.…

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Technology

Friend or Foe?

August 31, 2023

This year, Peter Paccone has a new aid in the classroom. The social-studies teacher in San Marino, California, plans to let his helper explain some simple topics to his high schoolers. This will free up time for Paccone to focus…

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Technology

Training AI

August 30, 2023

If you enjoy learning about interesting jobs, find this article and more like it on Your Hot Job, TFK's career-focused website for kids. What does your future hold? There’s a new kind of AI job. It pays six-figure salaries. And…

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Should Kids Use AI to Do Homework?

August 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence is part of our everyday lives. It makes our smart devices work, and you may already be using an AI program in school. But advanced chatbots, like ChatGPT, are new. They are called generative AI. Ask a chatbot…

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United States

Wildfires on Maui

August 24, 2023

On August 8, wildfires swept through the town of Lahaina, on the island of Maui. They were the deadliest fires the United States has seen in a century. At press time, 115 people have died. That number is expected to…

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United States

Local Support

August 24, 2023

This colorful road sign was spotted on August 16 in Olowalu, a town on the island of Maui. It shows support for the nearby town of Lahaina, which is dealing wit…

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Health

El viaje del héroe

August 24, 2023

¿Alguna vez te has considerado el protagonista de una aventura heroica? Podría ser bueno para tu salud. La investigación sugiere que imaginarte a ti mismo en el viaje de un héroe podría ayudarte a lograr una vida más significativa. Es…

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