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!

Australia expands social media ban

Results in the Netherlands

The US and India launch satellite

Winner in women’s cycling race

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

White House announces renovation

About the White House

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Railroads seek historic merger

Study reveals listening habits

Zoo marks panda anniversary

Major philanthropist is remembered

Around the world

Is Superman the greatest superhero? • He may be the most famous, but some say that doesn’t mean he’s the best.

Leading with kindness • Jacinda Ardern is showing the world how empathy can shape power.

Athlete on a mission

Big honor for TV star

OVERHEARD

How octopuses taste with their arms

Rare squid seen on video

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia

Cats sleep on one side for safety

Animal of the week

Good week / Bad week

“I recently read that giraffes are becoming endangered. How can kids like me help?” • Arthur, 7, Virginia

Fierce competition on the court • For more than 140 years, the best in tennis have battled to win this event.

“Mummy’s curse” could fight cancer

The mystery of King Tut

Sharing animal posts is good for us

Restoring paintings with AI

A fast-moving electric unicycle

Photos of the week

US swimmers excel at Worlds

Special medals

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Historic track and field nationals

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Celebrating beloved characters • A new exhibition at a New York City library invites visitors into the joyful world of the Moomins.

More about Moomins

Movie about art coming to life

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Help a teen who has an unusual shape

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

CHANNEL OF THE WEEK

Snoop

Gordon Korman • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

READER RECOMMENDS

4 audiobooks for every type of reader • From realistic fiction to mystery, enjoy these picks on a road trip—or anytime.

Go thrifting like a pro • Learn how to score clothing at secondhand stores instead of buying brand-new.

Mend old clothes

Toss up a crunchy broccoli bacon salad

MAKE YOUR OWN PHOTO BOOTH

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Speaking up for sun safety

Who’s who on pages 12–13

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

Quiz

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