Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 283 i The Week Junior US

After major upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, the US health protection agency), debates over vaccines broke out in the federal government and across the US. What vaccines are being debated? Most of the disagreement concerns vaccines given to prevent diseases such as chickenpox, measles, flu, and Covid-19. US vaccine policies and recommendations are set by the CDC, which is traditionally run by scientists and doctors and overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Recommendations are based on scientific research, and states typically follow them. All states have had vaccine mandates since the 1980s. In most places, children cannot be enrolled in public school unless they have had certain vaccines, with few exceptions. In a 2024 report, the CDC said routine vaccinations have…

President Donald Trump signed an order to change the name of the Department of Defense (agency overseeing the military and national security) to the Department of War (its name until 1947). The new name will be secondary, the White House said, since a formal change requires approval from Congress. Trump said the new name had a “stronger sound.” Critics said the change will be expensive to implement and focuses too much on war.…

What you need to know ● Fruit sandwiches, also known as “fruit sandos,” are a popular snack in Japan, where they’re called “furutsu sando.” ● They’re made with a sweetened bread called milk bread, whipped cream, and seasonal fruit like strawberries, kiwi, and oranges. ● In the US, they’re now very popular on social media and in grocery stores, restaurants, and snack shops. ● Fruit sandos were introduced at the HEB grocery chain in Texas earlier this year and regularly sell out. Legend has it that the sandwich was invented in 1762, when the Earl of Sandwich, an English nobleman, asked for his meal to be served between slices of bread so he wouldn’t have to stop his card game to eat it. Today, the sandwich is a mainstay on…

Researchers have seen dolphins in Western Australia “wearing” sea sponges on their noses to help them find food. Sponges are underwater animals that don’t have any organs. Scientists saw bottlenose dolphins in Shark Bay picking up sponges and “wearing” them on their snouts. The dolphins used the sponges to stir up sand on the seabed, which helped them find fish buried in the sand while protecting their snouts from getting scratched by rocks. Once they found food, they dropped the sponge to eat the fish, then picked up the sponge again and continued on their way. About 5% of Shark Bay’s dolphins were seen using the technique, which scientists call “sponging.” Holding a sponge while hunting isn’t a perfect solution, though—it can affect the dolphins’ ability to use echolocation, a…

Stephany Hernandez Reptile and amphibian care supervisor, Cameron Park Zoo Iguanas cannot change their color or pattern in the way chameleons do, but they can show slight changes due to temperature, mood, stress, or health. They may become darker to absorb more heat, get more vibrant in color to attract mates, or develop more noticeable patterns as they age. Do you have a question for an animal expert? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about the Cameron Park Zoo at cameronparkzoo.com.…

A fossil found in China suggests that some dinosaurs tweeted rather than roared. Paleontologists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed the discovery of a fossilized plant-eating dinosaur found in 163-million-year-old rocks. The mostly complete skeleton of the 2-foot-long creature, named Pulaosaurus, offered a revealing look at the beaked animal. Pulaosaurus is part of a group of dinosaurs that included “duck-billed” hadrosaurs and horned dinosaurs. Researchers noted that it had a bony larynx (part of the throat containing vocal chords) that may have been large enough to produce birdlike noises. The team hopes to find more of the same types of fossils with intact voice boxes to gain a deeper understanding of what dinosaurs sounded like.…

A new tool makes it easy to measure curved, irregular, or oddly shaped surfaces. Made of titanium and shaped like a ring, the Tiroler 2.0 is small and lightweight and works in places where stiff metal or floppy fabric tape measures don’t. To measure, users roll the outer wheel of the Tiroler 2.0 across a surface. As they do, the inner wheel rotates and makes a clicking sound for each inch or centimeter, and the measurement is displayed in a small window. The device is set to be available this month.…

On September 4, the NFL (National Football League) kicked off its 2025–26 season. Some of the top teams are expected to include the Philadelphia Eagles, who are the defending Super Bowl champions, the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills, and the Kansas City Chiefs. This season, several NFL game rules have been changed, including ones that will affect kickoffs, the use of replay officials, and how measurements are made. Regular-season overtime rules will now match the postseason, giving both teams—not just one—a chance to possess the ball and score. In the opening game, the Eagles defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 24–20. Eagles quarterback (QB) Jalen Hurts led the way for his team on offense, throwing for 152 yards while adding 62 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The following night, the NFL…

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, is home to some of the most important flying machines in history. Its collection includes the first successful airplane powered with a pilot and the command module that took US astronauts to the Moon and back in 1969. The museum has been undergoing renovations since 2018, and five newly updated galleries have recently been unveiled. They celebrate the past, present, and future of aviation and space exploration. At the time the renovation was first announced, Christopher Browne, who is now the director of the museum, said he remembered walking into the building shortly after it opened in 1977 and being in awe. His goal with the renovation is“to continue that with new generations of visitors, who may be defining ‘wow’…

Star Trek Prodigy TV-PG (Netflix or buy on other platforms) “This is my favorite animated show. It is about a young alien named Dal R’EI who is stuck on an asteroid named Tars Lamora. After finding an old Starfleet ship buried under a pile of rocks, Dal and his friends blast off into space in search of a better future. During their journeys, they end up making new friends and unwanted enemies. My favorite episode is when Dal discovers the holodeck (a type of virtual reality simulator) and goes on an unexpected adventure. I highly recommend this show to anyone who likes action and sci-fi.” Jonah, 11, Colorado Do you have a film or TV show to recommend to other kids? Send your review to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

By Barbara O’Connor (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers) Idalee comes home from the laundromat to big news: Her mom, a singer, is going on tour with her country music band for a couple of months. While Idalee is her mom’s top fan, Idalee also longs to make her own mark as a songwriter. When Idalee hears about a songwriting contest for kids, she is excited to enter. The winning tune will be put to music and performed by a country singer. Idalee also secretly hopes that if she takes home first prize in the contest, her mom might finally perform a song she’s written. But Idalee’s hand-me-down guitar is falling apart and out of tune. While shopping with her mom, she spots a beautiful blue guitar that she…

Big Book of WHO Football By the editors of Sports Illustrated Kids (Sports Illustrated Kids) This newly updated book highlights the accomplishments of the best football players of all time. There are fun facts, stats, and photos about current stars, such as Patrick Mahomes, and legends like Joe Montana. Ages 8–12 Dinged By Tommy Greenwald (Amulet Books) Caleb is following in his dad’s footsteps as the quarterback for his high school football team. But soon he’s confronted with the reality that his dad sustained brain damage from playing football. Caleb must decide whether to keep playing. Now in paperback, this book is part of the popular Game Changer series. Ages 10–14 Rocket Arm By Tim Green (HarperCollins) Zeno, an 11-year-old quarterback, has a rocket arm—the ability to throw the football…

What you’ll need ● Old or broken crayons● Bowl of warm water● Silicone candy molds in any small to medium shape● Baking sheet● Parchment paper or aluminum foil Instructions 1. If your crayons still have wrappers, peel them off. An easy way to do this is to soak them in a bowl of warm water for 15 to 30 minutes. After soaking them, the wrappers should slide off easily. 2. Place the silicone mold on a baking sheet. (Line the baking sheet first with parchment or foil to catch any spills.) 3. Break long crayons into smaller pieces. Then sort them however you’d like: by rainbow order (like the crayon at bottom right above), color families (like pinks and reds or blues and greens together), or totally mixed up. 4.…

Lily pads show their strength More than 40 gardens from nine countries entered this year’s Waterlily Weigh-Off. The Denver Botanic Gardens hosts the annual contest, with a prize going to the Victoria waterlily that holds the most weight without sinking. These plate-shaped plants can grow up to 10 feet wide. A system of air-filled veins allows them to float while supporting objects placed on their tops, ranging from bricks to cheesecakes. Bok Tower Gardens in Florida took the trophy with a lily pad that held 183 pounds of weight. Bird earns a colorful record Years of training have paid off for Xiaogui the parrot, who has claimed a world record by identifying 10 colors in 33.5 seconds. Xiaogui proved his expertise by placing tiny balls in bins that matched their…

“A few months ago, I started my own YouTube channel with a mission to share my message about putting an end to animal exploitation. I think the biggest thing we can do to help animals is to go vegan, which means not eating any animal products. I also make videos about my guinea pigs and dog. Animals deserve to be protected, and I want to help as many animals as I can. I work hard to do what I can to help animals. Anyone can do the same, using their voice to help those in need!” Have you done something interesting or raised money for a cause you care about? Whatever you’re up to, we want to hear about it at hello@theweekjunior.com. JOKE OF THE WEEK Why did the scarecrow…

“I didn’t know that the skull scientists found in Mongolia was a T. rex ancestor!”Ashrith, 9, Florida “I made the brown butter orzo with zucchini recipe for my family, and I added chicken. It was delicious!”Addison, 11, North Carolina “I was inspired by cyclist Florian Lipowitz to learn how to ride a bike. I was proud of myself!”Rho, 10, New York…

The largest and oldest iceberg in the world, known as A23a, will soon disappear for good, according to experts from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The iceberg, which broke off from Antarctica’s Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in 1986, will fracture into smaller pieces and melt away over the next few weeks or months. After A23a initially broke off, it got stuck on the floor of the Weddell Sea in Antarctica for 30 years. The “megaberg” started moving again in 2020 but became trapped in a twirling column of water last year, where it stayed until recently. Scientists believe it has been breaking up from below as warmer waters have reached it. In January, A23a covered 1,418 square miles, about the size of Rhode Island. Now, however, it has shrunk to about…

New research has found that free-roaming bison are improving the ecosystem in Yellowstone National Park. In particular, the park’s grasses and soil are benefiting, which in turn helps other plants and animals survive. Why were bison studied? After bison became nearly extinct in the late 1800s, Yellowstone is now one of the few places in North America where the animals can continuously roam the land. About 5,000 bison live in Yellowstone, and they travel about 1,000 miles a year, moving back and forth along a 50-mile migration route. While they roam, the bison graze on plants and grasses. Researchers wanted to measure the impact the bison were having on the soil and vegetation on the route. They took monthly soil samples from 16 locations, focusing on grasslands in the park’s…

Did you always want to be on TV? Yes, from the moment I set my eyes on a television set. I was the kid sitting crisscross in front of the TV, imagining myself as a game show host or analyst. I especially looked up to local news anchors. When did you start playing football? Around age 8 or 9, but I didn’t like it at first. I was skinny, hated getting hit, and quit more than once. I found my groove in high school and then college. What lessons did football teach you? On the field we share one goal: to win. That’s how I approach my work now. We all come from different places, but we’re here to do our best and help the team shine. How did you…

Dogs may have a new best friend: the platypus. Conservationists in Australia have been training dogs to use paddleboards to track down these elusive mammals in the hopes of studying and saving the species. Found only in eastern and southeastern Australia, platypuses are some of the most unusual mammals on Earth. They have webbed feet and a duck-like bill, lay eggs, and live in rivers, lakes, and streams. Experts worry that the animals are in danger of becoming extinct because their habitat is shrinking. But platypuses are difficult to study because they prefer to be active at night and spend most of their time in burrows or in the water. The Healesville Sanctuary, a zoo that specializes in animals native to Australia, has trained dogs to use their keen sense…

Yellow stone’s aspen trees In Yellowstone National Park, the reintroduction of wolves has helped reduce the population of elk, which eat young aspen trees. In a recent study, scientists found new patches of tall, healthy aspen saplings in many parts of the park. Fungi Experts say that Earth’s underground networks of fungi, which humans depend on for crop and soil health, need more help. Less than 10% of areas with diverse types of fungi are protected, according to a new study.…

More than 1,800 young photographers entered The Week Junior’s fifth annual Nature Photo Contest this year, submitting striking images of landscapes, trees, flowers, and animals. Every photograph they sent in showed a clear appreciation of the natural world, as well as creativity, curiosity, and skill. The contest was divided into two categories: one for children ages 8 to 10 and one for ages 11 to 14. It was judged by Editorial Director Andrea Barbalich, Creative Director Dean Abatemarco, Photo Editors Nataki Hewling and Lily Alt, and award-winning professional photographers Jesse Burke, Angela Ledyard, and Ami Vitale. The judges faced the difficult task of selecting 10 finalists in each age category, then a grand prize winner and two runners-up in each group. “We were so impressed with all the fantastic submissions…

Ordinary people are making big contributions to scientific research through the online platform iNaturalist, a new study found. Launched in 2008, iNaturalist enables citizen scientists to upload photos and sound recordings of plants, animals, and other living things, often right from their phones. By 2024, 3.3 million users had submitted more than 200 million entries with data like date, time, and location. Verified contributions are shared on a free public database, and scientists around the world often use the information in their published research. The new study found that observations from iNaturalist have been used in more than 5,000 papers from 128 countries, covering 638 groups of species. That number is also rising. In 2022, there were 10 times more papers with data from iNaturalist than in 2017. Observations from…

From August 24 to September 7, the US Open tennis tournament took place in Queens, New York. It is one of the world’s four most prestigious tennis competitions, known as Grand Slams. For the second year in a row, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus was the women’s singles champion. She is the first woman to win back-to-back US Open titles since 2014. In men’s singles, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz was the champion. Several US players had strong performances at the Open. In singles, Amanda Anisimova made the women’s final, Jessica Pegula reached the semifinals, and Coco Gauff reached the quarterfinals. In men’s singles, Taylor Fritz made it to the quarterfinals. The women’s singles final was played on September 6. Sabalenka, the world’s number one player, was hoping to win her first Grand…

Coach’s Name: Diana Velasquez Sport: Soccer “My coach is always supportive. She even trains me in my backyard. She is the best coach you could ever imagine because she is kind and doesn’t care if you lose—she just wants you to try your best. Her heart is the best part about her, and it’s as big as the world. She gives good pep talks when I’m feeling nervous, and she gives out good energy. She means a lot to me, and I’d like everyone to know that.” Harper, 8, New York To nominate a Coach of the Week, send your coach’s name, photo, sport, and team to hello@theweekjunior.com. Include your name, age, state, and a few reasons why your coach is great.…

Famous capsule To help highlight innovations in commercial spaceflight, visitors can step into a mock-up of Blue Origin’s New Shepard crew capsule (above). So far, the original spacecraft has carried a total of 70 passengers on short flights to space. Immersive experience The museum’s updated IMAX theater has a six-story screen. It offers a larger-than-life viewing of popular films such as Dune and Apollo 13, as well as the documentaries Deep Sky and The Blue Angels (below). Pop culture picks The museum has a growing collection of space-related items from the entertainment world. They include a model of the starship Enterprise from Star Trek and a replica of R2-D2 from Star Wars (above).…

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (Disney Channel) There’s a new season of this series about a wizard dad, Justin, who mentors a young wizard-in-training, Billie. Now that Justin’s two sons have gained their own magical powers, Justin must train all three kids for the high-stakes Family Wizard Competition. Big Cats 24/7 (PBS) Botswana’s Okavango Delta is the setting for this documentary series, which is back with new episodes. Besides providing an up-close look at lions, leopards, and cheetahs, the show reveals how the filmmakers use high-tech gear and face challenges as they capture footage. Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy—Pieces of the Past (Disney+) After dealing with hero and villain role reversals in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, nerf-herder Sig and his friends now face a powerful new enemy in…

The Wingfeather Saga: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness By Andrew Peterson “This book is about Janner, a young boy who is growing up in Aerwiar during a time of crisis. The Fangs of Dang, an army of lizard monsters, has conquered Aerwiar. Janner is pushed through struggles, and there is a big surprise at the end. This book has made everyone I know who has read it tear up. It’s really good.” Graham, 12, Arkansas Do you have a book to recommend? Send your review to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

A new school year is an opportunity for a fresh start, including making new friends. But lots of kids feel that growing their social circle can be intimidating. How do you start talking to someone? The truth is that most people are wondering the same thing—and hoping someone else will take the first step. Here’s how. Join a club When you share an interest with others, whether it’s chorus or robotics, you naturally have a lot to talk about. That’s why joining a club after school can be a natural way to make friends. If you feel hesitant about attending on your own, say hi to the teacher or a student in charge and let them know you would like to check out a meeting. They will help put you…

If you have vegetables in your garden or fridge that you’re not sure you will get to eat before they spoil, consider pickling them. Pickling produce like cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, carrots, or celery makes them taste delicious and preserves them so you have more time to eat them. This keeps spoiled vegetables from going into landfills. Ask an adult to help you boil half a cup of white vinegar, half a cup of water, and a teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepot. Slice big vegetables into pieces and fill a jar halfway with them. Pour the vinegar mixture into the jar and allow to cool, then seal with a lid and refrigerate for 48 hours before serving. Pickles will last about three weeks in the fridge.…

Each year when we begin accepting entries to our Nature Photo Contest, we are excited to see what we receive—and we are never disappointed! This year we were inundated with more than 1,800 fantastic submissions, making the job of choosing the winners very difficult (p12). After careful consideration and debate, we are pleased to award the grand prizes to Finn and Simon, whose stunning photographs appear on our front and back covers. Congratulations to them and to our runners-up and finalists. Your work is outstanding! Thank you, as well, to every child who entered. You are to be applauded not only for the photos you took but for your love of nature, which was clearly reflected in your submissions. We are also deeply grateful for the time, expertise, and creative…

Mary, a 10-year-old from Colorado, enjoys helping others. Her good deeds include picking up garbage, carrying groceries, and donating to charity. To celebrate The Week Junior’s fifth anniversary in 2025, we’re asking readers to share five good deeds they’ve done. Have you helped a neighbor or performed a kind act? Go to kids.theweekjunior.com/activities to download a form like the one shown at right. Fill it out, then have an adult email it to us at hello@theweekjunior.com. We’ll feature some of the submissions on this page in future issues. IT’S YOUR TURN Email your news, views, and photos to hello@theweekjunior.com. We want to hear from you! To have your letters, photos, nominations, recommendations, or ideas considered for inclusion in the magazine, please include your first name, age, and state with your…

Teacher’s Name: Mr. Newton School: St John’s Lutheran School “Mr. Newton is an amazing teacher. He is smart, kind, and really cares for his students. Mr. Newton teaches science, which is really interesting to me. When I first saw Mr. Newton, I felt like this year was going to be great. He is a fifth grade teacher and one of the best at my school. Mr. Newton is the best!”Margot, 9, California Nominate your teacher for Teacher of the Week! Send your reason for the nomination, a photo of your teacher, and your school’s name and address to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

1 Scientists recently determined that a prehistoric reptile called Mirasaura grauvogeli had which surprising feature? a) Beak b) Gills c) Feathers a ☐ b ☐ c ☐ 2 True or false? A Tale of Magic is the first book in Chris Colfer’s The Land of Stories series. True ☐ False ☐ 3 Which team did the Philadelphia Eagles defeat in the opening game of the NFL season? a) Buffalo Bills b) Dallas Cowboys c) Pittsburgh Steelers a ☐ b ☐ c ☐ 4 Recent research has found that free-roaming bison are improving the environment at which US national park? 5 When was the first Guinness Book of World Records published? a) 1945 b) 1955 c) 1965 a ☐ b ☐ c ☐ 6 True or false? A recent study found that…

BEING A BOOK LOVER Waterstones, a UK bookstore chain, plans to open 10 new shops per year because younger adults are embracing reading and driving up sales. “This is about people wanting to read and talk about books,” said the head of the chain. A TEAM CAT Football players at Bowling Green State University in Ohio have a popular new teammate—but he doesn’t take the field. Pudge, a shorthair Siamese owned by player George Carlson, has gone viral as the team’s locker room pet. Carlson said Pudge puts a smile on people’s faces and he “wanted to share that joy.” SURPASSING A GOAL YouTubers MrBeast and Mark Rober set a goal of raising $40 million in one month to help provide clean water to millions of people around the world—then blew…

September 18, 1851 The New York Times begins publishing On September 18, 1851, the first edition of The New York Times was published under its original name, the New-York Daily Times. The first edition, which was four pages long and cost one cent, contained stories about an election in France and the travels of President Millard Filmore (1850–1853). Today, the newspaper has nearly 12 million digital and print subscribers around the world.…

Stretching over 43 miles of mountains, trees, shrubland, and white sand beaches near the city of Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park is one of South Africa’s most visited parks. It is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, a region that supports nearly 20% of plant life in Africa. Many local species, including the Peninsula sundew plant and the Table Mountain ghost frog, are found here and almost nowhere else. Tourists often enjoy hiking, scuba diving, and visiting the rare land-based colony of African penguins in nearby Simon’s Town.…

Bighorn sheep Experts are working to restore Texas’ population of bighorn sheep, which has dropped by 50% in five years because of disease. They are capturing sheep from a healthy herd and moving them to isolated mountains where they are safer from infection. ● LIFE SPAN: 15 to 20 years ● HABITAT: Grassy slopes and rocky cliffs ● SIZE: Up to 130 pounds for females, 319 for males ● DIET: Grasses, clover, sedges, woody plants ● FUN FACT: When competing males clash their horns, the sound can be heard a mile away.…

Scientists in Germany have discovered a fossilized reptile with an unusual feature: a row of plumes, or feather-like features, rising from its back. The 247-million-year-old creature could change what paleontologists (scientists who study the past through fossils) believe about the origin of feathers. When the fossil was first discovered in 1939 in France, it was mostly enclosed in rock and had what appeared to be a fish fin on its back. The specimen was donated to Germany’s Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History in 2019. A team of scientists there began to study it and noted that the“fin” was connected to a reptile bone at one end. By gradually chipping away the rock, the team uncovered the remains of a previously unknown type of reptile with a row of plumes.…

Luca Augustine AGE: 22 SPOR​T: WRESTLING TEAM: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Getting started When I was young, I tried a lot of sports to see which ones I liked. I didn’t have good hand-eye coordination, so I was never very good at sports like football, baseball, or basketball. I found I was most passionate about wrestling. In combat sports, you use aggression, but you have to balance it with patience and control. That’s one of my favorite parts of it. I also like the individual aspect and how your success is solely based on how hard you work. As with every sport, there’s always room to improve—you’re never 100% perfect. That constant need to keep learning and improving is what drives me. Power meal My go-to sandwich before a meet is a…

Warner Bros. Pictures, the movie studio that produced the Harry Potter films, is developing a movie adaptation of another best-selling book series, The Land of Stories, by Chris Colfer. The series follows a set of twins who end up in a world filled with characters fromfairy tales. The live-action film is being written by Phil Johnston, who wrote the animated films Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph, and Ralph Breaks the Internet. The first Land of Stories book, The Wishing Spell, was published in 2012, and now there are six books in the core series. In an interview with The Week Junior to celebrate the series’ 10th anniversary, Colfer said he hopes the books “inspire kids to be creative and compassionate.” Other Colfer books include the series A Tale of Magic, which is…

Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is a new sports game. It was recently released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. The Everybody’s Golf series, which used to be titled Hot Shots Golf in North America, was first introduced in 1997. Golf can be a serious sport, but the game is known for combining silly characters and cartoonish animations with realistic golfing action. The new game is the eighth main title in the series. It is also the biggest and most action-packed, with more characters, courses, and power-ups than ever before. There are more than 25 playable characters, including talented teens and old pros, and you can customize their personal styles as well as their golf games. There are also several classic video characters in the mix, such as Pac-Man.…

Do you enjoy country music? Yes, I love country music—it inspires me. I’m a big Dolly Parton fan. Have you ever written a song? I hadn’t—until I wrote the ones for this book! When you were a child, what did you want to be? A teacher. I would’ve said writer, but when I was growing up, I didn’t know that I could make a living being a writer. Any advice for aspiring authors? Write what you love. I do think it’s easier to write about something you are passionate about. What do you enjoy in your spare time? I take a tap-dancing class for adults. I also like to play Wordle, garden, and go on lots of walks.…

Keyword crossword Once you have completed the crossword, transfer the letters in the yellow boxes, first in the top diagonal and then in the bottom diagonal, into the boxes below to get the answer to the Keyword question. ACROSS 1 On the lookout, like a good watchdog 4 Hair hanging in front of the forehead, like Taylor Swift’s 7 Variety of pudding dessert 8 Hot drink commonly served in special cups 9 Fabric 10 Word that can follow corn or maple 12 Strict, like Harry Potter’s Professor McGonagall 14 Foot control on a bicycle or barber chair 16 Person who calls “Safe!” or “Out!” 18 The world’s favorite smell, according to a 2022 study 19 Beach item to put your stuff on 20 Walk down the ___ (get married) DOWN…