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Introducing The Week Junior! It’s filled with fascinating stories and facts, written to engage children and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them. Every week, The Week Junior reports on an array of topics from around the globe, including animals and nature, science and technology, as well as sports, books, movies, and more!

Hostages released in Gaza ceasefire

The role of Qatar

No tobacco ban in New Zealand

Women’s portraits on exhibit

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Memorials held for former First Lady

Maranatha Baptist Church

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Historic deal for autoworkers

Holiday shoppers set record

Word of the year announced

White House decorations revealed

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Should vaping be banned? • Vapes can help people stop smoking, but they can also be addictive.

Exploring our differences • Autism advocate Temple Grandin has published a new book for children.

Star donates portrait

Track star is honored

OVERHEARD

The surprising way cats purr

Parakeets’ voices

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Moab, Utah

Many mammals glow in certain light

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week

ASK AN EXPERT

A modern marvel in Australia • The famous Sydney Opera House is marking its 50th anniversary.

Did volcanoes kill dinosaurs?

The last dinosaurs

Project is underway to improve dogs’ health

Solar-powered airship will take flight

A digital dress that changes patterns

Photos of the week

Big US wins at ParapanAm Games

Competition history

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Exciting college football action

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Exhibit honors Beatrix Potter • The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia, is showcasing art by the author and illustrator of The Tales of Peter Rabbit.

3 facts about Beatrix Potter

Inside Out 2 teaser released

Lab Rats (Disney Now, Disney+, Hulu, or rent on demand)

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

A game with cats and crafts

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

The Chalice of the Gods

Rick Riordan • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

The Inquisitor’s Tale

Cookbooks inspired by popular stories • Follow the recipes in these books to make dishes you’ve read about.

Give back at the holidays • There are many ways to make a difference this time of year.

4 charities that spread cheer • These organizations offer opportunities for you and your family to serve others.

Paint giant paper snowflakes

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK

Puzzles

Teen trampolinist flips for a win

Happy ending for adventurous pig

An amazing Spider-Man gathering

Chirping about a new restaurant

Editor’s note

Ticket to Dream Foundation

Raising money for kids in India

Tell us about your school!

IT’S YOUR TURN

YOUR PHOTOS • We’d love to see pictures you’ve taken or pictures with you in them! Have an adult email them to us at hello@theweekjunior.com, along with anything you would like us to know about what’s happening in the photo.

Teacher OF THE WEEK

How much of this week’s news can you remember?

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STONE STRUCTURE • The Old Church of Dunlewey was built in the mid-1800s at the foot of Mount Errigal in Ireland, using white marble, blue quartzite, and red brick.