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Opinion

How to Debate

October 2, 2026

A debate is a discussion. Participants share their opinions. They listen to a different point of view. This helps people understand others. Here is how to prepare for a debate. 1. Choose your side. What is your opinion? Think about…

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Community

Meet Our Kid Reporters

September 16, 2026

We’ve got a new TIME for Kids crew! Read about the 2026–2027 team of TFK Kid Reporters. Look for their articles in the magazine and online this school year. Rosalie Barham, 9 Chattanooga, Tennessee Rosalie likes to spend her…

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History

The Big Leagues

September 4, 2026

The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. A home run! Professional baseball is exciting. Now, women’s teams have taken the field. It is the first time that has happened in 70 years. The Women’s Pro Baseball…

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Heavy Hitters

September 4, 2026

The Women’s Pro Baseball League is new. But women have been part of the game for centuries. They have changed the sport. This timeline highlights some important moments in women in baseball. 1866 Vassar becomes the first college to organize…

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History

A Juneteenth Celebration

June 12, 2026

On June 19, the United States celebrates Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., in 1865. People around the country celebrate the occasion with festivals, concerts, and other gatherings. Juneteenth is short for “June 19th.” It…

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United States

Moon Mission

May 1, 2026

NASA has completed a moon mission. It was called Artemis II. It took off on April 1. Its crew lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, in Florida. The mission ended on April 10. The spacecraft’s capsule returned to Earth.…

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Buses Go Electric

May 1, 2026

Most buses rely on diesel fuel. This fuel pollutes the air. Some cities are turning to electric buses instead. Madison, Wisconsin, is one city that’s making the change. It introduced a fleet of electric buses in 2024. More than a…

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National Birthday

April 17, 2026

Can you say semiquincentennial five times fast? It’s a big word. You’ll probably hear it a lot this year. That’s because the United States is celebrating one right now. A semiquincentennial marks a 250th anniversary. On July 4, 2026, the…

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World

Soccer’s Best

April 10, 2026

Soccer fans, mark your calendars! The FIFA World Cup returns this summer. It’s the biggest international soccer tournament. This year, games will be held at stadiums in Canada, Mexico, and the United States (see map below). The opening match will…

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Eyes on These Guys

April 10, 2026

Players join their country’s team for the World Cup. Here are four players to watch in this year’s tournament. BUKAYO SAKA (above) will be playing for England. Saka has been playing professional soccer since he was 17. He played in…

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Winning Women

March 19, 2026

The Olympics Winter Games ended on February 22. The United States had a lot to celebrate, after winning 33 medals at the Games. Only Norway won more, with 41 medals. The U.S. took home 12 gold medals. Most of these…

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History

Spring Blooms

March 6, 2026

Each spring, people in Japan celebrate the blooming cherry trees.They have been doing this for thousands of years. The trees are called sakura (sah -koo-rah). Their pink and white blossoms are symbols of hope and renewal. Today, people enjoy these…

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Snapshot

February 5, 2026

This shop in Liaoning Province, China, is getting ready for Lunar New Year. That falls on February 17 this year. Celebrations last up to 16 days. Each year is represented by an animal in the zodiac. The year 2026 is…

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Kim Rides Again

February 5, 2026

Chloe Kim is a snowboarder. She has won two Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event. She’s the first woman to have done this. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Kim will compete for a third gold medal. The Games began…

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