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Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91. She was the world’s most famous primatologist (a person who studies apes). In a social-media post announcing her death on October 1, the Jane Goodall Institute called her “a tireless advocate…
The chaos of a busy airport. Loud noises on a plane. For some people—particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities —air travel can be overwhelming. The Arc is an organization that supports people with disabilities. It has found a way…
Imagine this: You had a late soccer game, and you’re hungry. Your mom agrees to stop by a pizza shop on the way home. It’s closing soon, but all of your favorite slices are still available. Phew! This is great…
On October 1, the United States government shut down. At press time, it had not reopened. Here, TFK explains. What is a government shutdown? Government agencies depend on funding from Congress to operate. A government shutdown happens when lawmakers are…
Meet Service Star Aniah Lampkin, 9, who enjoys spreading kindness in Houston, Texas. TFK Kid Reporter Marvin Pierre spoke with Aniah about her efforts. What does spreading kindness mean to you? Spreading kindness means doing something small or big that…
Pamela Conrad is a landscape architect at CMG Landscape Architecture, in San Francisco, California. Throughout her career, Conrad has been concerned with the environmental impact of her work. She’s the founder of an initiative called Climate Positive Design and the…
Aggressive campaigns. Trash-talking. Posters, costumes, and plenty of memes. These are all factors in New Zealand’s annual bird-of-the-year election, a contest meant to draw attention to the country’s native bird species. This year’s winner? A speedy little falcon known largely…
TFK Kid Reporter Marvin Pierre read Thrash Force and interviewed its author, Raj Sidhu. Read Marvin’s thoughts below. Thrash Force is a fantasy adventure written by Raj Sidhu. The book was inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, a role-playing game that…
TFK Kid Reporter Asha Curley spoke with Laila Lockhart Kraner, 17, star of Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. It hit theaters in September. Read what Laila has to sa…
Robot umpires will take the field at Major League Baseball (MLB) games next season. MLB has approved the Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) for use in the major leagues beginning in 2026. The system uses Hawk-Eye cameras, which track a ball’s…
Silvia Salas Sánchez is a content creator on YouTube. Her videos of cooking with her grandmother earned her the platform’s Silver Play Button. This has led to o…
"Everyone always tries to do the right thing for other people. But to be able to do it as a career? It's a privilege." Meet Jason Caraballo, a firefighter in Yonkers, New York, and learn about his career in this…
Soccer fans will soon start scoring tickets for the 2026 World Cup—but it won’t be easy. The World Cup, which is the world’s largest soccer tournament, kicks off June 11. The tournament will feature 48 teams competing in three countries:…
Google will pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit that was raised by parents or guardians of 34 kids under 13. They say that YouTube, which is owned by Google, illegally collected kids’ data and used it to send ads…
Climber Kokichi Akuzawa has become the oldest person to reach the summit of Japan’s Mount Fuji. The 102-year-old man set this Guinness World Record on August 5. Akuzawa made the trek with his daughter, his granddaughter and her husband, and…
KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix’s most-watched original movie ever. Plus, it’s the company’s first number 1 box-office hit. The soundtrack is also a hit. The animated film opened in theaters on August 22. It’s about a group of demon-fighting K-pop…
Each year, TIME makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. This year’s list takes you up high, down low, and everywhere in between—from a luxurious jungle tree house to a hushed African desert.…
On April 22, the Food and Drug Administration made an announcement. The agency will phase out petroleum -based food dyes in the United States. One is FD&C Red No. 40. It’s also known as Red 40. The dye is used…
