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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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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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Bright lights shine over a large stadium during an Olympic ceremony, with the Olympic rings glowing above the stage.

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Olympic Moments

February 11, 2026

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games officially began on February 6, with an elaborate opening ceremony that lasted nearly three hours. It took place in Milan, the second most populous city in Italy. Athletes from each participating country marched,…

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A runner crosses the finish line at an indoor track meet as a digital clock shows the race time.

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Flying to the Finish

February 6, 2026

A 16-year-old runner from New Zealand has set a world record. On January 31, Sam Ruthe ran a mile in 3:48.88 (three minutes and just under 49 seconds). The race took place in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the fastest mile…

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A group of NASA astronauts in blue flight suits pose together behind large red letters spelling “NASA.”

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Space School

February 5, 2026

Imagine traveling to space. What skills would you need? You’d need to know how to fly your spacecraft. You’d need to know how to stay healthy in orbit, too. NASA astronauts must learn these skills and others. They complete the…

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A large stone statue of an ancient Egyptian ruler sits inside a museum, with other statues and visitors in the background.

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Egypt on Display

January 22, 2026

Journey through ancient Egypt. Learn about powerful rulers. See the wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza. You can do it all at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), in Giza, Egypt. Many museums contain Egyptian artifacts, but the GEM has…

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A girl adds flowers to a colorful scene decorated with big sunflowers.

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After the Fires

January 9, 2026

One year ago, the Palisades and Eaton Fires devastated Los Angeles, California. Community members are rebuilding. The fires began on January 7, 2025. They spread quickly. The AP reports that the fires burned through about 59 square miles. Thirty-one…

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Warning Labels Required

January 8, 2026

On December 26, New York confirmed a new law. It’s meant to protect kids’ mental health. The law requires social-media platforms to warn users under age 18 about addictive features, such as autoplay and like counts. These features entice users…

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A bright pink-and-orange sea slug with long, wavy arms stretches out against a black background.

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Stealing Stings

January 7, 2026

Thieves are lurking below the surface of the oceans. These thieves are colorful sea slugs called nudibranchs. They’re found in ocean waters all over the world. Sea slugs don’t have a shell. They aren’t spiny. So how do they stay…

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Content featured on Service Stars A girl wearing a Girl Scouts vest stands smiling behind a large “Grand Opening” cake displayed on a table at an event.

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Legacy Building

January 7, 2026

When Legacy Jackson was 2, she and her family spent Christmas morning in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. They were handing out hot soup and warm clothes to people in need. Kynedra Ogunnaike is Legacy’s mom. She says volunteering is a…

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TIME Person of the Year

January 2, 2026

Last month, TIME announced its 2025 Person of the Year. It’s actually a group: the architects of artificial intelligence. This group includes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and several others. The announcement was made on December 11. “Person of the Year…

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Penniless!

January 1, 2026

People pick them up for good luck. They’re tossed into fountains and valued by collectors. More than 3 billion pennies were made in 2024 alone. And on November 12, 2025, the United States Mint produced its final batch. After 232…

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A scientist examines a long ice core in a field lab.

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Ancient Ice

December 31, 2025

Imagine the Earth a million years ago. Was it warmer? Colder? Was the air different? To find out, a group of scientists took a peek back in time. But they didn’t use a time machine. They used ancient ice. The…

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