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Los mejores lugares del mundo

September 1, 2022

¿Quieres ver el mundo? Cada año, la revista TIME hace una lista de los Mejores Lugares del Mundo. Únete a TIME for Kids en un tour de nuestros favoritos. Te llevaremos de la ciudad a la naturaleza, y de pueblos…

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Observación de tiburón

August 26, 2022

Se observó un tiburón en la costa de la playa LeCount Hollow, en Wellfleet, Massachusetts, el 8 de agosto. La observación se reportó en la aplicación Sharktivity. Esta es una herramienta de seguridad pública creada por Atlantic White Shark Conservancy,…

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TFK Press Club

Who Do You Appreciate?

April 8, 2022

Junior Journalist, do you know teachers who are making a difference? This week, tell us all about them. Mission 9: Who Do You Appreciate? Teacher Appreciation Week is on its way! From May 2 through 6, students around the country…

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Basta de basura

April 6, 2022

En una mañana lluviosa de diciembre en Helsinki, Finlandia, Minh Anh Ho, de 11 años, está encorvada sobre un microscopio. Sus compañeros de clase están ocupados con otras tareas. Uno está entrevistando al alcalde para un noticiero de TV. Otro…

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Technology

¿Qué es el Metaverso?

March 11, 2022

Cuando el hijo de Cathy Hackl quiso una fiesta para su noveno cumpleaños, él no pidió regalitos de cotillón ni decoraciones. Él pidió si podía tener su celebración en Roblox, una plataforma digital donde usuarios pueden jugar y crear juegos.…

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United States

State of the Union

March 3, 2022

President Joe Biden gave his first State of the Union address on March 1. He spoke before Congress at the United States Capitol. Biden said that Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, would “pay a price” for invading Ukraine. Biden highlighted the…

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IN THE ZONE Video games are a popular form of entertainment. But some people think kids spend too much time staring at screens.

Opinion

Should Governments Regulate Screen Time?

March 3, 2022

In fall 2021, the United States Senate held a hearing about Facebook. Senators discussed whether the platform is harmful for younger users. Senator Dan Sullivan, of Alaska, suggested that national screen-time limits could protect kids. He referenced something that took…

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Health

Helping Kids Heal

January 21, 2022

Kids have a lot on their minds. Juggling school, family, activities, and all of the other big parts of life is hard enough. Add to this list a pandemic that’s disrupting schedules and causing continuous uncertainty? It’s a recipe for…

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Time Off

The Best Toys of 2021

November 22, 2021

The best toys of 2021 might make for a magical holiday season. With Magic Mixies, mix up a potion and— poof! —summon a new stuffed pet. With Lego Vidiyo Party, create a music video in real time, wherever you are,…

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La narradora

November 12, 2021

Cuando Jane Goodall tenía 6 años, durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, ella se despertaba con frecuencia por las sirenas. El sonido advertía que los aviones del enemigo estaban volando sobre su ciudad inglesa. Su hermanita corría hacia el refugio antiaéreo.…

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Health

Dr. Janet Woodcock Talks with TIME for Kids

November 5, 2021

On October 29, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old. Kids across the U.S. are already getting their first dose. I spoke with Dr.…

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Opinion

Should Zoos Still Exist?

November 4, 2021

Happy, an Asian elephant, lives at the Bronx Zoo, in New York City. But the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) says the zoo doesn’t provide the space and socialization that Happy needs. The NhRP is taking the Bronx Zoo to court.…

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Creature Care

November 3, 2021

In January, eight gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, in California, became the first great apes to test positive for COVID-19. “There was immediate concern,” Nadine Lamberski told TIME for Kids. She’s the chief conservation and wildlife health…

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The Kid Report: Game On?

October 20, 2021

The story “Game On?”—about the impact of the pandemic on the board-game industry—appears in this week’s issue of TIME for Kids. TFK Kid Reporter Ethan played board games with his family during the pandemic. He writes about his experience below.…

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Media Literacy

8 Questions for Devorah Heitner

October 12, 2021

Devorah Heitner is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. TFK Kid Reporter Orlie Weitzman spoke with her about young people and digital media, and recent news involving Instagram Kids. 1. Instagram delayed the…

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8 Questions for Chris Cassidy

October 5, 2021

Among the Stars is a new documentary series. It follows astronaut Chris Cassidy on his final mission to the International Space Station (ISS). TFK Kid Reporter Creedence Peterson spoke with Cassidy. 1. What’s the scariest moment you’ve experienced on a…

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Reef Relief?

September 24, 2021

Tony Fontes first went scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef in 1979. A native Californian, he was so amazed by the experience that he decided to stay in Australia and work as a dive instructor. “The marine life and…

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Community

TFK Kid Reporters: Meet Lauryn

September 14, 2021

Meet Lauryn Chew, one of the 10 outstanding kids selected to be a TFK Kid Reporter this school year. Lauryn is 13 years old and lives in Irvine, California. She loves to Rollerblade with her friends and do ballet. Lauryn…

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Regreso a las clases

August 27, 2021

Niños en todo el país han regresado a los salones de clases. Este es usualmente un tiempo emocionante. Pero este año, el entusiasmo está nuevamente mezclado con incertidumbre. “Me pregunto si la escuela volverá a la normalidad o si se…

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