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Lillian Stone

Lillian Stone is an editor at TIME for Kids. She has worked as a journalist since 2016, but her second-favorite job was serving as a Chicago Public Schools crossing guard. She loves stories about art, creativity, and people who use humor to change the world.

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Boating Brothers

September 3, 2025

On August 30, three Scottish brothers completed a record-breaking journey: They rowed more than 9,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean in 139 days. Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean started in Peru and rowed nonstop until they reached Australia. They’re the…

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Time Off

Gen Alpha’s Impact

August 28, 2025

Members of Generation Alpha are introducing their parents to a whole new world. In July, public relations firm DKC released a report. It focused on parents of kids ages 8 to 14. These kids are often referred to as Generation…

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World

Little League Win

August 28, 2025

Twenty teams competed at the Little League Baseball World Series from August 13 to 24 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Ten teams represented the United States, and 10 teams were international. The team from Taiwan (pictured above) won the championship game on…

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Watching the Skies

August 28, 2025

Space is full of mysteries, from black holes to dark matter. Now, astronomers have a new view of the universe. They can see the stars with the world’s largest digital camera. The device is called the Legacy Survey of Space…

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Opinion

Should People Be Polite to AI?

August 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday life. According to a 2024 Pew Research survey, most AI experts say adults in the United States interact with AI several times a day. That means chatbots, such as ChatGPT, and…

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Health

Work It Out

August 20, 2025

Want to boost your grades? A quick exercise break could help, according to new research from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. A study was published in July in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise. It found that just…

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Petunia Wins Big

August 14, 2025

Funny-looking dogs need love, too! On August 8, dog lovers gathered for the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest. The competition took place in Santa Rosa, California. It celebrated “the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique,” according to event…

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Labubu Dolls Stolen

August 14, 2025

Thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles–area store on August 6, authorities say. The theft took place at One Stop Sales, in La Puente, California. The shop announced the theft on social media. “We…

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Heating Up

July 29, 2025

Millions of people in the United States are feeling the effects of extreme heat this week. That’s according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service (NWS). In some states, the temperature may feel as high as 120°F.…

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Opinion

Is Summer the Best Season?

July 15, 2025

Summertime means fun in the sun, frozen treats, and time away from school. But summer can also usher in too-toasty temperatures and the occasional bug bite. So, is summer the best season? We asked TFK readers for their thoughts. What…

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