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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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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World

Picasso for Peanuts

April 17, 2026

Pablo Picasso’s paintings typically sell for millions. But one sold for just $116 on April 14. The sale was part of a campaign called 1 Picasso for 100 Euros. It was organized by French TV producer Péri Cochin and the…

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United States

McIlroy Wins Again

April 16, 2026

Rory McIlroy has won the 2026 Masters, the year’s first major golf tournament. It ran from April 9 to 12 at Augusta National Golf Club, in Georgia. McIlroy also won in 2025. Only three others have won back-to-back Masters. McIlroy…

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Opinion

Should People Live on the Moon?

April 15, 2026

On April 1, four NASA astronauts blasted into space for a 10-day journey around the moon. The mission was called Artemis II. It allowed astronauts to go further into space than ever. And they got to observe the moon’s far…

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A basketball player in a white Michigan uniform celebrates on the court during a game, smiling as teammates and opponents move in the background and a scoreboard glows overhead.

United States

Michigan Wins Big

April 7, 2026

The University of Michigan Wolverines won the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball title on April 6, defeating the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies. It’s Michigan’s first national title since 1989. The win concluded the NCAA Division I tournament—the March Madness tournament—…

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Environment

Cities Breathe Easier

April 3, 2026

Air pollution is improving in many cities. That’s according to the Breathe Better report. The report was released on March 11. It was published by Breathe Cities. That’s a global program. It’s trying to “help cities clean the air and…

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A long blue city bus drives down a wet street in a busy urban area.

United States

Buses Go Electric

April 2, 2026

Most buses rely on diesel fuel, which pollutes the air. Some cities are turning to electric buses. Madison, Wisconsin, introduced a fleet of them in 2024. The city will save “roughly a quarter-million gallons of diesel fuel per year,” its…

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World

Human Nature

April 2, 2026

City parks. Meadows. Farmland. These outdoor spaces can define a community. They’re places to work. They’re also places to unwind and connect with neighbors. And they’re in trouble. Issues such as heat, drought, and flooding threaten many of these places.…

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Business

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…

United States

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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