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!

Wildfires devastate California

Generation Beta begins

State funeral for former President

Government to fund wildlife crossings

Around the world

Is it OK to have a messy bedroom? • The condition of your space can have a big impact on how you feel.

Mission to inspire • Internet star Julian Shapiro-Barnum brings celebrities to schools in new series.

Chimps share knowledge about tools

Lone dolphin is a big chatterbox

A trailblazer in the dance world • Alvin Ailey was one of the greatest choreographers of the 20th century.

No sign of life on Earth’s “twin” planet

Seaweed could reduce cow emissions

Photos of the week • 2024 COMEDY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD WINNERS

US ski star makes return to racing

Indoor golf league starts season

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Fraggle Rock heads out on tour • Characters from the music-filled TV series are now starring in a live show that is traveling across the US.

TV superhero grows up

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

New version of Animal Crossing game

Book club

4 new cookbooks full of tasty recipes • Find out how you can make delicious dishes from all over the world.

Boost your mood this winter • Follow these steps to de-stress and feel happier during the darkest days of the year.

Bake up veggie sweet potato boats

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

Your turn

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

The Week Junior US