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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Two Girl Scouts sit in front of stacks of cookie boxes. A movie poster showing four Girl Scouts appears beside them.

Time Off

Cookie Dough

August 19, 2026

Girl Scout Cookie season runs from January to April. During that time, some scouts sell dozens of boxes of cookies. Some sell hundreds. Fourteen-year-old Olive sells more. One year, she sold nearly 13,000 boxes. Olive is one of four Girl…

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A temperature sign reads 127°F and 53°C outside a visitor center in a desert.

World

Summer 2026 in Review

August 17, 2026

America’s birthday. Smash-hit soccer. Record heat. This summer was packed with big events. In the United States, crowds gathered on July 4 to celebrate 250 years of American independence. Events included festivals and fireworks. Attendees tried to keep cool.…

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Green speech bubble reading “YES” and red speech bubble reading “NO” above the words “Are movie theaters outdated?”

Opinion

Are Movie Theaters Outdated?

July 27, 2026

It has never been easier to watch new releases at home. The convenience of streaming services such as Disney Plus and Netflix is enough to keep some viewers away from movie theaters. But some people still go to movie theaters.…

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Soccer players in red jerseys celebrate after winning a championship, lifting the trophy as teammates cheer.

World

Spain’s World Cup Win

July 20, 2026

Spain has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain defeated Argentina, the 2022 victor, in the tournament’s final match. The final took place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Eighty thousand spectators from around the…

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World Cup Update

July 8, 2026

Four weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the stakes are high. The 48-team tournament kicked off June 11. Today, there are eight teams left. They represent Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. These teams will compete…

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Collage of young spelling bee contestants on stage showing a range of emotions, including surprise, concentration, excitement, and relief, during a national spelling competition.

United States

The Great Spell-Off

May 29, 2026

Shrey Parikh, 14, is the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. Shrey traveled from his home, in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to Washington, D.C., to compete in the bee. He was one of 247 competitors between the ages of 9 and…

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“No Smoking” sign attached to a black metal fence.

Health

United Against Smoking

May 14, 2026

The United Kingdom has passed a law making it illegal to sell smoking products, such as tobacco, to anyone born in or after 2009. It will take effect in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Wes Streeting is the U.K.…

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Large sea lion resting on a crowded dock beside the water.

United States

Surprise Visitor

May 14, 2026

In March, a massive sea lion plopped onto a pier in San Francisco, California, delighting onlookers. Quickly nicknamed Chonkers, the Steller’s sea lion weighed about 2,000 pounds—more than twice the weight of the California sea lions usually seen in San…

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The moon’s gray, cratered surface fills the foreground while a bright crescent Earth glows in the distance against dark space.

United States

New Views

May 6, 2026

NASA has released thousands of photos from its April 2026 Artemis II spaceflight. On May 4, the agency published 12,217 never-before-seen photos taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their journey around the moon. These photos offer a new look…

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Bright streaks of meteors cross a dark night sky filled with stars above a tree line.

Science

Lights in the Sky

April 22, 2026

You don’t have to wait until Independence Day for a light show in the sky. A natural fireworks show is happening this week: the Lyrids meteor shower, which experts say will probably continue through April 30. Meteor showers are a…

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