January 9, 2025

A news show your kids will actually want to watch.

Happy 2025!

We’re excited for another year of bringing an informative and energetic news show to kids ages 8-12. In our weekly show, your kids get a quick rundown of current events and why they matter — plus fun stories to help fuel curiosity about the world around them. If you like this newsletter, please share it with your friends!

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored after he died last week at the age of 100. Watch the show to find out more about his political history, his time as president, and his legacy.

Multiple wildfires are burning in the Los Angeles area this week, causing thousands of people to evacuate and destroying entire neighborhoods. We’ll have the latest on how firefighters are working to contain the flames.

A new year means lots of new works of art are in the public domain (meaning no one legally owns them). We’ll tell you about some famous ones, and also explain copyright laws and why they matter!

Nineteen people were awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom this week — including Ralph Lauren, Lionel Messi, and Bill Nye the Science Guy! Watch the show to find out more about the ceremony.

If your kids are home sick from school…you’re not alone! We have more on the two viruses (Norovirus and RSV) that are on the rise across the country right now.

A spade-toothed whale washed ashore in New Zealand! These whales are so rare that no one has ever seen one alive in the ocean. And now scientists are studying it to find out more about the species and figure out why they’re so hard to find! WATCH HERE.

Are you a teacher or do your kids watch First Stop News at school? We want to hear from you! Email us at hi@firststopnews.com so we can connect with educators and introduce First Stop News to schools across the country.