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Google Turns 25

September 1, 2023

This year, Google had its 25th anniversary. The company was started in 1998. The Internet was new then. Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page wanted to improve how searches worked. So they invented a new search engine. It listed…

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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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Friend or Foe?

August 31, 2023

Peter Paccone is a teacher. He works in San Marino, California. This year, he has a new classroom aid. Paccone plans to let his aid explain simple topics to his high schoolers. This will free up time for Paccone to…

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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 high salaries. And…

Should Kids Use AI to Do Schoolwork?

August 30, 2023

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

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Wildfires on Maui

August 24, 2023

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

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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

The Hero's Journey

August 24, 2023

Have you ever thought of yourself as the main character of a heroic adventure? It could be good for your health. Research suggests that imagining yourself on a hero’s journey could help you achieve a more meaningful life. You…

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Kid of the Week: Julian Lin

August 24, 2023

You run a lemonade stand in New York City. What’s its purpose? Two different things. It’s to show that kids can do the same as adults, and to help do good in the world. What made you want to…

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Science

Sweet Science

August 23, 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? Maya Warren graduated from Minnesota’s Carleton College. Then she earned a PhD…

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Meet Our Kid Reporters

August 21, 2023

We’ve got some new faces joining the TFK crew! Read about the 2023–2024 team of TFK Kid Reporters. Then look for their articles this school year. Harper Carroll, 10 Boston, Massachusetts Harper hopes to become a vaccine scientist one day.…

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Big Bird

August 14, 2023

The world’s largest rubber duck floats near a wharf in Leonardtown, Maryland, on August 4. The balloon, named Mama Duck, is 61 feet tall and nearly 80 feet long. It has traveled all over the United States since 2014. Owner…

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TFK Press Club

What's Your Angle?

August 7, 2023

When writing a story, a journalist will consider what angle to take. The angle has to do with the story’s point of view, or perspective. Picking an angle helps a writer focus on one part of a larger topic. A…

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Science

Heat Wave

July 31, 2023

People cool off near a fountain in New York City, on July 27. Scientists say July is Earth’s hottest month on record. Extreme hot weather has blistered three continents—North America, Europe, and Asia. In the United States, more than 128…

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World

Panda Population

July 24, 2023

South Korea’s panda population nearly doubled on Tuesday, July 11—from three to five. Twin cubs were born at Everland theme park. That’s near the capital city of Seoul. But the newcomers will eventually be sent to China, where their parents…

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Science

Stars Are Born

July 17, 2023

This image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows a region of clouds called Rho Ophiuchi. The clouds are made of gas and dust. Stars are being born here. Some are as massive as our sun. Rho Ophiuchi is 390…

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TFK Press Club

What's Your Business Story?

July 10, 2023

One topic journalists often cover is business. Business stories keep people up-to-date on important economic changes and the actions of national and international companies. These stories can help people make financial decisions, and they can help consumers make choices. Business…

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