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RFK Jr.: How to destroy vaccination
Feature Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaces all 17 members of the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice
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The god in the machine
Feature An AI model with superhuman intelligence could soon become reality. Should we be worried?
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ICE: Targeting essential workers
Feature After a brief pause, the Trump administration resumes its mass deportation plan
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The Week Junior Book Awards 2025 Shortlist Announced
The Week Junior Book Awards have unveiled the 2025 shortlist, celebrating the best in children’s literature across 14 categories.
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The Week Junior celebrates its 10th anniversary
Feature The Week Junior launches a range of initiatives including dinner conversation chat starters as part of 10th anniversary celebrations
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The Week Junior to partner with Barnes Children's Literature Festival
Feature The Week Junior will return with their thought-provoking workshop for young journalists
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Festival of Sport announces exciting media partnership with The Week Junior
Features Festival of Sport, the UK’s premier family-friendly sports festival, has officially teamed up with The Week Junior as its exclusive media partner
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Safer Internet Day - Keeping Your Children Safe Online
Read this expert-backed advice from The Week Junior
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Fundraising For A Better World
The Week Junior has partnered with SuperKind to launch the Fundraising for a Better World campaign.
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Three fun, festive activities to make the magic happen this Christmas Day
Inspire your children to help set the table, stage a pantomime and write thank-you letters this Christmas!
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Make it Christmas, with The Week Junior
Get into the festive spirit with these fun, family-friendly makes