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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.

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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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Meet Our Kid Reporters

August 19, 2026

We’ve got a new TIME for Kids crew! Read about the 2026–2027 team of TFK Kid Reporters. Look for their articles in the magazine and online this school year. Rosalie Barham, 9 Chattanooga, Tennessee Rosalie likes to spend her…

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A black-and-white dog wearing a yellow covering lies inside a large medical scanner.

Science

Canine Intuition

August 18, 2026

Have you ever felt that your dog can read your mind? Many pet owners feel this way. But it’s not mind reading: It’s face reading. That’s according to a study published August 10 in the journal iScience. Researchers found that…

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Students seated at tables raise their hands and give thumbs-up signs during a group meeting.

Technology

Students Vote on AI

August 18, 2026

Students from all 50 states met in Boston, Massachusetts, for three days in July. Their mission: to develop and vote on guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in schools. It was part of America’s Youth AI Festival.…

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People explore a cave filled with colorful lights and hanging ice formations.

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Icy Escape

August 17, 2026

On August 8, tourists explore the ice cave at Bingtangyu Grand Canyon Scenic Area, in Qinhuangdao, China. Cold air and ice turn the cave into a natural refriger…

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

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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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Content featured on Service Stars A teenager stands at a decorated display promoting their non-profit organization

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Star Power: Shrihan Sivaraman

August 10, 2026

Meet Service Star Shrihan Sivaraman, 17. Shrihan started an organization to raise funds for first responders, such as paramedics. The organization is called My Sanskruti. “Sanskruti” is Sanskrit for “Culture." TFK Kid Reporter Madeline Martinez spoke with Shrihan about his…

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Content available on Your Hot Job A TIME for Kids Kid Reporter sits beside an actor while holding interview questions.

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Get Creative

July 28, 2026

“You can be creative anywhere.” In July 2026, during a New York City press event for the movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Zendaya spoke with TFK Kid Reporter Ethan Yu. Ethan asked what advice she has for kids who want…

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.

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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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Content featured on Service Stars A smiling girl sits at a table selling cookies to raise money for a children's hospital.

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Star Power: Adi Mazza

July 20, 2026

Meet Service Star Adi Mazza, 9. Since 2022, Adi has raised more than $88,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in Memphis, Tennessee, to fight childhood cancer., to fight childhood cancer. One of the ways she raises money is by…

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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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Content featured on Service Stars Left: two student entrepreneurs present their Tech Buddies app at an entrepreneurship event in a stadium. Right: a student helps an older adult learn to use a smartphone.

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Star Power: Medha and Reshma Lalani

June 30, 2026

Meet Service Stars Medha Lalani, 16, and Reshma Lalani, 14. The sisters worked together to start Tech Buddies, a program that connects high school students with older adults. The students provide one-on-one technology support. They help the seniors with computers,…

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Content available on Your Hot Job Graphic: image of the TIME for Kids book, Your Hot Job Field Guide, surrounded by emoji-like stickers and one-eyed animated characters

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Book Bites: Your Hot Job Field Guide

June 22, 2026

If you like exploring the Your Hot Job website, you might enjoy reading the book! TIME for Kids: Your Hot Job Field Guide is packed with guidance, inspiration, and more, to help kids discover fulfilling career paths. Learn five key…

Content available on Your Hot Job A TIME for Kids Kid Reporter stands near the stage at a performance of Six. In a second photo, the reporter sits with a theater professional at a café table, holding a Six Playbill.

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Musically Minded

June 12, 2026

On May 24, TFK Kid Reporter Vicky Sun interviewed Meghann Zervoulis Bate, from Six, the Broadway musical. Bate is the show’s music director, conductor, and keyboard player. Read Vicky’s account below. In October, Six will celebrate five years on Broadway.…

A girl in a colorful floral dress poses in front of a Juneteenth Freedom Celebration banner while an adult takes her photo with a smartphone.

History

A Juneteenth Celebration

June 12, 2026

On June 19, the United States celebrates Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., in 1865. People around the country celebrate the occasion with festivals, concerts, and other gatherings. Juneteenth is short for “June 19th.” It…

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Content available on Your Hot Job A man and two girls stand in front of a roller coaster at an amusement park.

Business

Twists and Turns

June 10, 2026

Adam Sandy says he was “a nerdy kid who liked amusement parks.” As an adult, he turned his hobby into a job. He’s now the roller-coaster sales and marketing director for Zamperla. Sandy met with students at a Your Hot…