The Week Junior US

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!

War in Middle East • Ongoing conflicts, big court rulings, and striking workers shaped the US and the world.

Supreme Court rulings affect college students

Taylor Swift breaks multiple music records

Maui rebuilds after massive fires

Huge milestone for hip-hop

Montana youth win major climate lawsuit

Strikes in Hollywood

Lionel Messi joins US soccer team

Malaria vaccine is saving lives

Stunning images of the Titanic

10 people who made big headlines in 2023

Endangered Species Act marks 50 years •  Amazing animals made history this year, and an important anniversary was celebrated.

Big bear is crowned

Farewell to three famous pandas

Sharks solve a mystery in the ocean

World’s first amphibian pollinators

Wildlife seen in unexpected place

Returning to the Moon • Scientists dared to dig into the past, envision the future, and head deep into space.

A mummy revealed

How many T. rexes were there?

Plant-based diet helps the planet

Secrets found in Beethoven’s hair

Computer can “read” minds

Photos of the year

Skier becomes best of all time • Thrilling performances and unforgettable victories wowed fans around the world.

Rangers win exciting MLB season

NBA and WNBA champions

First place for American at Indy 500

Spain takes Women’s World Cup

US tennis stars dazzle

Big summer for Barbie •  Beloved characters, a major birthday, a top tour, and a special species captivated audiences.

Disney turns 100

Elephants take the spotlight

Popular book adapted into movie

Beyoncé tour is a shining success

Chinese character comes to TV

An epic Zelda adventure

RUNNER-UP GAMES OF THE YEAR

Wonderful reads this year • Out of all the books The Week Junior featured in 2023, these seven stories were among the most memorable. Brimming with action, suspense, and the coolest characters, these titles have creative plots you won’t soon forget.

Make our tastiest recipes • A dessert, snack, dinner, and drink—kids loved these culinary creations from 2023.

Get creative with fun crafts • Our readers told us these were the projects they most enjoyed making in 2023.

My 2023 memories

Winter brain teasers

An incredible color-changing car • These eight stories from 2023 raised our eyebrows in astonishment. Is the last one real or fake?

Mysterious Minion appearances

Teen contorts her way to records

Vibrant surprise on the shore

Dogs have their day at the movies

Driving down Charmander Lane

A perplexing pasta pile

Renegade otter steals surfboards

Editor’s note

Your year in photos

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

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