It’s a word we’ve been hearing a lot about these days: democracy. Alexandra explains why it’s particularly important now.

Many teens live with lots of pressure. Sometimes pressure can be good, especially if it motivates you to try harder. But pressure can also have a negative effect, especially if it makes you so afraid of failing that you don’t even want to try. In this week’s “If At First” Emily tells us the story of the failures that preceded Walt Disney’s incredible success.

Mason explores what animal is responsible for biting humans the most.

New Orleans–Louisiana’s biggest city–is famous for a lot of things: giving birth to jazz; creole cuisine; and for the wild and colorful annual street party known as Mardi Gras. It’s also known for its famous nickname: The Big Easy. But for thousands of boys in New Orleans struggling to grow up without fathers, life is very far from easy. Ava tells us about a man with a very special mission.

The NRSF has another important message about sharing the road when driving a vehicle.

Christin is back with a Make the Grade report that will help you prepare for a job interview.

Katarina explains why the name for the numbers system we use every day–Arabic Numerals is a “Misleading Moniker”.

If you want to have some fun, ask someone who eats Froot Loops, what’s their favorite flavor.

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TEEN KIDS NEWS
The staff at Teen Kids News has lost a longtime and dear friend this past week.Ernie Anastos was an award-winning newscaster who worked with TKN’s executive producer while they both were at Channel 7 Eyewitness News in New York City.Famous for his always upbeat, positive attitude, viewers not only liked Ernie, they trusted him. His sincerity was real.Over the years, many of us worked with Ernie to create wonderful – and wonderfully creative - TV programs. A truly good person who went out of his way to help others, Ernie was always willing to lend his name and his talent to a worthy cause.When we produced the NY Easter Seal Telethon, Ernie was one of our hosts. Telethons are some of the most difficult TV programs to produce. They run non-stop for hours. And they can be grueling, especially for those who are on-camera for much of that time.Ernie was perfect. He handled the pressures of marathon live television with a smile, humor and good grace.Thanks to his participation, the telethon exceeded its fund-raising goals, enabling Easter Seals to help many more people across the NY metro area. Recently, Ernie invited our anchor, Lylah and our reporter, Ava and our Executive Producer, Alan Weiss, to be guests on his podcast. It was a privilege to work with Ernie Anastos And an honor to have him as a friend.He will be missed.#ernieanastos #positivelyernie ... See MoreSee Less
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