Issue Issue 128 - The Week Junior US (2024)

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IN THIS ISSUEWinners of young hero prize namedChildren and teens from around the US and Canada were named as finalists of the 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a program that recognizes young people who are doing good things for people and the planet. The finalists were announced on September 20. What happened? There were 25 finalists between the ages of 9 and 18. From that group, 15 were chosen as top winners. Each received a cash prize of $10,000 to be used to support their service project or help pay for college. The remaining 10 finalists were named as honorees, and they received recognition for their exceptional efforts. What is the prize? The prize was established by TA Barron, Gloria Barron’s son and an award-winning author of books for children and young adults. He created…3 min

IN THIS ISSUEGermany makes war paymentsOn September 15, Germany said it would give $1.2 billion in its latest payment to Holocaust survivors. The Holocaust was the killing of 6 million Jewish men, women, and children, and millions of others, by the German Nazi party during World War II (1939–1945). The payments are reparations (financial payments to make up for a wrongdoing). Germany first agreed to make reparations to survivors in 1952. It was the first time a nation defeated in war paid civilians for the suffering it caused. Since then, Germany has paid a total of nearly $80 billion. Much of the money will go toward health care for elderly Holocaust survivors, of which there are about 280,000 worldwide. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this would “enable them to live out their twilight years in…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEMajor donation to climate causeThe founder of outdoor clothing and equipment company Patagonia has given away his business in an effort to help the environment. In a letter posted on the company website on September 14, Yvon Chouinard, age 83, said the move ensures that Patagonia will help fund the global battle against climate change (longterm changes in weather patterns, including temperature, largely due to human activities). Chouinard, his wife, Malinda, and their two adult children transferred ownership of the $3 billion company to a nonprofit organization, Holdfast Collective, and the Patagonia Purpose Trust. These organizations will steer Patagonia’s profits—estimated at $100 million per year—to fight climate change and protect parts of the planet that have not yet been developed. “Earth is now our only shareholder,” Chouinard wrote. Patagonia, which Chouinard founded almost 50…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEIT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…A STRIKING DISCOVERY A baseball that helped the Cincinnati Reds win the 1919 World Series was found in a 102-year-old time capsule in Chicago, Illinois. Reds pitcher Horace “Hod” Eller used the ball to strike out a record number of Chicago White Sox batters. A MEANINGFUL VISIT Little Amal, a 12-foot-tall puppet of a young Syrian refugee, arrived in New York City on September 14. Representing people who have fled their homes because of war, Amal has traveled to 12 countries since July 2021. She will walk through all five boroughs of the city before departing on October 2. HUNDREDS OF MILKSHAKES An Arizona eatery has broken the world record for the most milkshake flavors on display. In just over an hour, Delgadillo’s Snow Cap whipped up 266 different flavors—including…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEBanned Books Week is observedFrom September 18 to 24, Banned Books Week is taking place across the US. The annual event, sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA), supports people’s freedom to read what they choose. The event is happening as access to some books is being challenged. In 2021, there were more attempts to restrict books than ever before, the ALA said. What is Banned Books Week? The week was first observed in 1982. Besides promoting the freedom to read, it calls attention to the dangers of censorship (controlling what materials are available to read). In particular, many people argue that kids benefit from having access to a wide variety of information because books can help them form their own opinions. Why are books banned? When people object to a book, they can…2 min

IN THIS ISSUEHurricane Fiona hits Puerto RicoOn September 18, Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico with winds of up to 85 mph and about 30 inches of rainfall. It caused widespread flooding and knocked out power for more than 1.3 million customers. The island’s National Guard made 30 rescue operations, and more than 2,000 people moved to shelters. President Joe Biden made an emergency declaration, allowing federal aid to be sent there. The recovery process is expected to be difficult.…1 min

Issue Issue 128 - The Week Junior US (2024)

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