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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Content available on Your Hot Job Four adults smiling in puzzle-shaped frames on colorful backgrounds with patterns like a crossword, brain design, circuit board, and map.

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Got a Problem?

March 19, 2026

When was the last time you worked at figuring something out? Did you piece together a jigsaw puzzle? Noodle on a riddle? Maybe you cracked a tough math equation. Whatever the problem, solving it probably felt satisfying. Meet four professionals…

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Fiery Meteor

March 18, 2026

A sonic boom occurred over Ohio on March 17, shaking buildings and startling people and pets. The sound was caused by a six-foot meteor exploding in the sky. Bill Cooke, a NASA spokesperson, confirmed the event to News5 Cleveland. According…

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giant tortoise walks across green grass on a hillside with a wide valley and cloudy sky in the background.

Science

Tortoises Return

March 6, 2026

Two hundred years ago, a species of giant tortoises roamed Floreana Island, part of Ecuador’s Galápagos island chain. In the mid-1800s, these tortoises were hunted to extinction. Now they’re back. In February, nearly 160 giant tortoises were released on Floreana…

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

World

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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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.”…

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

World

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

Environment

Haunted Waters

February 19, 2026

There are warm ocean waters and beautiful views on the western coasts of Greece. But the area has a problem. Many of its beaches are cluttered with metal, plastic, and fishing nets. The trash comes from abandoned fish farms.…

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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 man wearing a black hat and coat smiles while holding a groundhog during a Groundhog Day event.

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Six More Weeks?!

February 5, 2026

A groundhog saw the future on February 2. Punxsutawney Phil is the mascot of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, in Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania. His handlers declared his “prediction” in front of a crowd of thousands: six more weeks of wintry weather…

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