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On March 7, the Japanese volcano Mount Shinmoedake had its largest eruption since 2011. Billows of smoke and ash filled the sky at heights of up to 7,500 feet, grounding dozens of flights at a nearby airport. For a few…
Bolivia is a South American country known for the majestic Andes mountains. It is also one of the poorest countries on the continent. Bolivia is not considered a leader in medical innovation. But a Bolivian doctor is helping to change…
Skeleton is a sport in which athletes lie facedown on a sled and zoom headfirst down an icy track. Helmets are worn for safety. But who says the headgear can’t be artistic? Check out just a few of the stylish…
Late into the night, people in Cape Town, South Africa, line up to collect water from a spring. They approach the spigot one by one, filling plastic bottles. On this day, each person can take up to 13 gallons. Security…
When South Korea hosted the Olympics, in 1988, North Korea refused to attend. Now it’s a different story. This time, North Korea has sent 22 athletes to PyeongChang, South Korea, for the 2018 Winter Olympics. “[The Olympics] are hopefully opening…
On February 9, the 23rd Winter Olympic Games will kick off in PyeongChang, South Korea. Nearly 3,000 dream-chasing athletes from more than 80 countries will compete. The sporting events will span an action-packed 16 days. Then the Paralympic Games will…
Education and entertainment. Science and sports. Fashion and fundraising. These are just a few of the fields in which young people are changing the world. TIME wrote about 30 influential young people. Here, TFK introduces 10 of them. Muzoon Almellehan,…
What will you remember most about 2017? The past 12 months have been a roller-coaster ride of highs and lows. Like every year, 2017 was action-packed. Around the world, events big and small led to moments of sadness and joy.…
Thousands of people have fled Bali, Indonesia, since Mount Agung began to erupt on November 25. The volcano spewed ash and lava two and a half miles into the sky. On November 27, authorities expanded the danger zone surrounding the volcano.…
President Donald Trump kicked off a 12-day, five-nation trip to Asia on November 3. The goals are to strengthen ties with the region and promote fair trade. Trump will also work to ease tensions with North Korea. The United States…
