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Lock in, chat: Dictionary.com’s word of the year is 67. The online dictionary announced its pick on October 28. Last year, the site chose demure, a word that means “reserved, shy, or modest.” That choice was made after a TikTok…
At press time, the United States government has been shut down for 37 days: the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The previous record was 35 days, set in 2019. The shutdown began on October 1 (see “TFK Explains: Government Shutdown”).…
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto hoists the Most Valuable Player trophy on November 1, in Toronto, in Canada. The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blu…
The chaos of a busy airport. Loud noises on a plane. For some people—particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities —air travel can be overwhelming. The Arc is an organization that supports people with disabilities. It has found a way…
On October 1, the United States government shut down. At press time, it had not reopened. Here, TFK explains. What is a government shutdown? Government agencies depend on funding from Congress to operate. A government shutdown happens when lawmakers are…
Toys are serious business at the the Strong National Museum of Play, in Rochester, New York. On September 17, the museum’s National Toy Hall of Fame announced the 12 finalists for its class of 2025. The winning toys will be…
The NFL’s Brandon Copeland highlights the many jobs—behind the scenes and off the field—that make game day happen. “If you like sports,” he says, “there are so …
Members of Generation Alpha are introducing their parents to a whole new world. In July, public relations firm DKC released a report focusing on parents of kids ages 8 to 14. These kids are often referred to as Generation Alpha,…
Corgi owners release their pups during the Corgi Race Vilnius 2025. The annual event took place in Vilnius, Lithuania, on August 23 and 24. Corgis competed in r…
Robots compete in a boxing match at the World Robot Expo, in Beijing, China. The expo took place from August 8 to 12. It showcased the latest in robotics, inclu…
