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Paralympics Begin

March 6, 2026

The Winter Paralympics are underway. The opening ceremony took place in Verona, Italy, on March 6. More than 650 athletes, each with a disability, are competing across 79 events in six sports. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the…

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A deep-space image filled with thousands of stars and many galaxies, including two bright blue spiral galaxies near the center.

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Astronomy Alerts

March 5, 2026

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory takes pictures of the night sky (above). Now it’s alerting researchers worldwide of events and discoveries in space. The alert system was activated on February 24. Overnight, more than 800,000 alerts were sent. Scientists expect…

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People outdoors throw bright yellow powder into the air and smile as they celebrate together.

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Celebration Season

March 5, 2026

For many, the coming of spring is a time to celebrate. People in Brazil enjoyed the annual festival Carnaval from February 13 to 21. People in New Orleans, Louisiana, paraded for Mardi Gras on February 17. And in early March,…

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The book AKU: Journey to Ibra by Micah Johnson stands next to a photo of the author. The cover shows a child wearing a space helmet walking through a glowing, colorful forest with a small alien.

Big Dreams

March 5, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Axel Foster speaks with author, painter, and former Major League Baseball player Micah Johnson about his new book, Aku: Journey to Ibra. How did you become an author? It wasn’t the most conventional path. I left baseball…

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Content featured on Service Stars Two kids wearing winter gear stand on a frozen lake. One holds a fishing rod, the other drill with an ice auger.

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Gone Fishing

March 5, 2026

Two summers ago, Vick Tan caught a five-pound largemouth bass. That’s a big fish. It “was an incredible experience,” Vick, now 16, told TIME for Kids. He says fishing helps him “feel a sense of belonging” without “constantly being online.” …

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A snow leopard rests on a rock, looking forward with its paws tucked under its chin.

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Frozen Hope

March 4, 2026

There are 8 billion people on the planet. By 2050, there will be nearly 10 billion. For other species, the future is less certain. The Center for Biological Diversity says about 30% of known species could go extinct by 2050.…

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Kid Reporter Alumni Spotlight: Tiana Sirmans

March 4, 2026

Each year since 2000, we’ve selected students to report for TIME for Kids. That’s more than 250 kids who’ve joined us! And nothing makes us happier than seeing former TFK Kid Reporters pursue their dreams. Take Tiana Sirmans. In 2018,…

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Content featured on Service Stars A child stands in a backyard garden, smiling while holding a small container of food scraps over a compost pile surrounded by plants and wire fencing.

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Star Power: Brody Maggin

February 27, 2026

Meet Brody Maggin, a 10-year-old Service Star from Montgomery County, Maryland. Brody’s love for nature inspired him to start a composting program at his school. He hopes the program will reduce waste and help the planet. TFK reader Rohan Kasi…

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Book Bites: Kid Reporter Field Guide

February 26, 2026

These ideas come from the pages of TIME for Kids books, which help curious kids learn more about their favorite topics. Interested in reporting the news (or applying to be a TFK Kid Reporter)? These journalism tips might help. As…

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State of the Union

February 25, 2026

President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union address on February 24. Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives gathered at the Capitol, in Washington, D.C. Supreme Court justices, other lawmakers, and special guests also…

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A book titled Fros, Fades, and Braids: A Brief History of Black Hair in America by Sean Qualls against a bright orange background. The cover shows illustrated faces with different hairstyles. On the right is a close-up photo of the author, a man with a gray beard wearing a red knit cap. A TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge appears in the top corner.

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Wear Your Crown

February 24, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Aubrey Lamirault read Fros, Fades, and Braids and interviewed Sean Qualls, its author and illustrator. Read Aubrey’s thoughts below. Fros, Fades and Braids: A Brief History of Black Hair in America uses vibrant pictures to illustrate the…

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Content available on Your Hot Job A scientist wearing a bright orange jacket with a British Antarctic Survey patch stands outdoors in a snowy, icy landscape.

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Polar Expert

February 23, 2026

Dorothea Moser is at home in the cold. “Snow has been something that I’ve always loved,” she told Your Hot Job. “I’ve skied, I’ve been in the mountains. I was born in November, so sometimes, there’s a bit of snow.”…

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Kid Reporter Alumni Spotlight: Eshaan Mani

February 20, 2026

Each year since 2000, we’ve selected students to report for TIME for Kids. That’s more than 250 kids who’ve joined us! And nothing makes us happier than seeing former TFK Kid Reporters pursue their dreams. Take Eshaan Mani. A Texas-based…

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A freestyle skier flips upside down in midair over a snowy course during a competition.

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At the Winter Games

February 20, 2026

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games began on February 6. They played out across venues in Northern Italy until February 22. Around 2,900 athletes from around the world competed for Olympic gold. At press time, the medal tally was…

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An old black-and-white photograph shows a large steamboat docked along a wooden pier.

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Shipwreck Found

February 20, 2026

On February 13, the group Shipwreck World made an announcement: Paul Ehron and his team have found the wreck of the luxury steamer Lac La Belle, which sank in Lake Michigan 150 years ago (below, in 1866). Ehron, 80, began…

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A young chimpanzee chews a green leaf in a forested area.

Science

Playing Pretend

February 19, 2026

Bonobos, primates closely related to humans, are capable of pretend play. That’s according to a study done at Johns Hopkins University, in Maryland. The study was published in Science. A bonobo named Kanzi watched researchers add imaginary juice and grapes…

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A scuba diver in an orange suit swims underwater beside a large bundle of tangled fishing nets.

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Aguas inquietantes

February 19, 2026

Hay aguas cálidas del océano y vistas preciosas en las costas occidentales de Grecia. Pero la zona tiene un problema. Muchas de sus playas están llenas de metal, plástico y redes de pesca. La basura proviene de criaderos de peces…

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