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Friends in the Wilderness

November 13, 2024

TFK Kid Reporter Safiyyah Hussain read Off the Map and interviewed Meika Hashimoto, its author. Read Safiyyah’s thoughts below. In her latest novel, Off the Map, Meika Hashimoto takes readers on a gripping adventure in Alaska. Marlo sets out on…

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Princess in Peril

November 12, 2024

TFK Kid Reporter Evelyn Peng read The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night and interviewed the book’s author, Steven Banbury. Read Evelyn’s thoughts below. The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night is Steven Banbury’s debut novel. It’s about a young…

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Trump Elected

November 8, 2024

Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, defeating current vice president Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States. Election results were announced early on November 6, on the morning after Election Day. After his path…

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At the Polls

November 8, 2024

On November 5, Americans went to the polls. Some waited in long lines to make their choice for who would be the next president of the United States. They also voted for candidates in other races, such as senators and…

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What Did People Vote On?

November 8, 2024

Voters cast their ballots for the next president. They choose state leaders, including governors, and city leaders, such as mayors. And voters chose members of the 119th United States Congress, which begins on January 3, 2025. Congress is made up…

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Back to the White House

November 8, 2024

U.S. presidents can serve two four-year terms. Donald Trump’s first term was from 2017 to 2021. He ran for reelection but did not win. Four years after his first term ended, Trump will begin serving again. Trump is only the…

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Kids Weigh In

November 8, 2024

We asked TFK Kid Reporters to share their Election Day thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Here’s what a few of them had to say. Disha Rai, 12, Illinois An election is a chance for people to participate in shaping the future…

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People Making History

November 8, 2024

The 2024 election was full of historic moments. Voters chose state and local leaders from many different backgrounds. These include women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are a few of many important firsts. (Left to…

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Nothing but Net

November 7, 2024

On October 20, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) ended its season with a nail-biting championship game between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx. The Liberty won its first-ever league title. The 2024 season included other record-setting achievements.…

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The Kid Report: Nothing but Net

November 7, 2024

“I’ve been playing basketball since I was 3. Once you start, you don’t want to stop! I’m delighted that the world is sharing my excitement for the game and enjoying the WNBA. Watching Sabrina Ionescu almost take down Steph Curry…

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Is Artificial Intelligence Good for Society?

November 7, 2024

Many people are embracing artificial intelligence, or AI. Tools such as ChatGPT use AI to generate text quickly, which some people find helpful for school or work. Other AI tools create images or chat bots. But AI isn’t always accurate…

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A New Heroine

October 31, 2024

In October, Nintendo invited TFK Kid Reporter Nate Rhew to test new game releases at an event in New York City. One of his favorites was Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Read his review of the game below. The…

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Election 2024 Preview

October 24, 2024

Every four years, Americans decide who will be the next president of the United States. This year, Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. The time leading up to the presidential election will be busy and exciting. We’ve explained some of…

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Crafty Kid

October 23, 2024

Nine-year-old Christian Ramos, of Hamburg, New York, is a big fan of his local football team, the Buffalo Bills. He’s also into crafting. He has combined these two interests into a service project: making and selling Bills-themed souvenirs for charity.…

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Forecasting with AI

October 22, 2024

On October 9, Hurricane Milton became the fifth hurricane in 2024 to make landfall in the mainland United States. Storms like this grow more frequent and more intense. So meteorologists are hard at work forecasting and tracking them (see “Safety…

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