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Teddie McGinley gets paid to walk. Better yet, she gets to spend time with friendly—and furry—clients. She’s a professional dog-walker. Each week, McGinley and her two employees walk an 20 to 30 canines in and around Sea Cliff, New York.…
With summer in our sights, we’ve got a challenge for students: How many acts of service can you accomplish on your summer break? This bingo board includes some of our favorite missions. Make a plan to do those that resonate…
On May 29, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, became the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee champ. Faizan’s winning word was éclaircissement, a French word that means “clarification.” When Faizan spelled it correctly, he pumped his fists and fell dramatically to…
Laura Santamaria has loved making art for as long as she can remember. As a young adult, she started working at a nail salon in a suburb of Miami, Florida. After learning the basics, she wondered if she could apply…
Two experts share their stories of building careers in the solar energy industry and offer advice for those interested in this growing field.
TFK Kid Reporter Rudrh Nair read The Storyteller and interviewed its author, Brandon Hobson. Read Rudrh’s thoughts below. Ziggy is a member of the Cherokee Nation, living in Poisonberry, New Mexico. Ziggy suffers from anxiety. Sometimes, he gets overwhelmed—especially when…
This school year, the Service Stars community made a big impact. Stars, thank you for sharing your stories. What will you do next? Ella Lin, 16, California From Ella Lin’s mom: Ella Lin has involved more than 100 kids…
Hayden Roland has a lot of pets. He has two dogs, Sasha and Peanut; two rabbits, BunBun and Velvet; and a pair of potbellied pigs, Ava and Layla. BunBun came to Hayden’s family as a foster pet. He’d been hurt…
As of 2024, less than 11% of auto mechanics were women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Things are different at Girls Auto Clinic repair center, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. This garage is run by a woman, employs virtually…
There are nearly 2 million farms and ranches in the United States. Every day, farmers and ranchers across the country spend hours sowing seeds and tending to crops and livestock. So it’s crucial that their high-tech machinery is in perfect…
Some things really are worth fighting for. That’s what Ben Wang’s character learns in the sixth movie in the Karate Kid franchise. Wang plays Li Fong in Karate Kid: Legends. Li, a kung fu prodigy, moves from China to New…
Pope Francis died on April 21. He was 88. The Vatican said Francis passed away after a stroke. It was a day after his Easter appearance at St. Peter’s Square. That’s in Vatican City, in Rome, Italy. He’d bestowed well-wishes…
Seasonal allergies affect nearly one-quarter of kids in the United States, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many people experience sniffly symptoms in the spring. That’s when most plants release pollen. Pollen is a powdery substance. It…
On April 27, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (left) and Tottenham Hotspur’s Mathys Tel compete in a Premier League match. Liverpool won the match—and with it, the lea…
Billions of noisy cicadas will emerge this spring in some Eastern states. These include Tennessee, Kentucky, and New York. When cicadas are young, they live underground. Once they’re fully grown, they climb out of the ground in a big, buzzing…
CANBERRA, Australia—The February 5 press conference begins. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese takes questions from journalists. Lana, 11, stands up. “Do you think social media has an impact on kids?” she asks. Albanese has been waiting for this question. It…
The 2002 animated movie Lilo & Stitch is a fan favorite. Now moviegoers are excited for the live-action version, which will be in theaters on May 23. It tells the story of Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl. She faces unexpected…
Maybe you’re an early bird. Maybe you’d rather snooze until noon. Either way, you have to get up for school. For some students, that means waking up before they’ve had enough sleep. Studies show that poor sleep can lead to…
