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.

Latest Stories

A black-and-white dog sits on a red couch surrounded by many stuffed animal toys.

Science

Clever Canines

January 14, 2026

Lots of dogs understand simple words said directly to them, such as walk or treat. But a new study shows that some “gifted” dogs can learn other words by eavesdropping on humans. The study was published in Science on January…

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A girl adds flowers to a colorful scene decorated with big sunflowers.

United States

After the Fires

January 9, 2026

One year ago, the Palisades and Eaton Fires devastated Los Angeles, California. Since then, community members have been working to rebuild. The fires began on January 7, 2025, and were propelled by dry conditions and wind speeds as high…

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A white robot stands on a stage with its arms open.

Technology

Tech Show and Tell

January 8, 2026

Tech fans attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 6 to 9. The yearly showcase takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It allows tech companies to show off their newest products. This year, many companies presented robots. For example,…

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World

TIME Person of the Year

January 2, 2026

TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year isn’t a person. It’s a group: the architects of artificial intelligence. This group includes AI innovators such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and Lisa Su, the CEO of Advanced Micro Devices.…

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A scientist examines a long ice core in a field lab.

Science

Ancient Ice

December 31, 2025

Imagine the Earth a million years ago. Was it warmer or colder? Was the air different? To find out, an international group of scientists took a peek back in time—not with a time machine, but with ancient ice. Working on…

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Time Off

New Classics

December 31, 2025

From TV shows to fashion, hits from the 1980s and’90s are popular again. Game companies are getting in on the trend. Inspired by the old-school arcade experience, new and upcoming video games are packed with kooky colors and plenty of…

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Arts

Smile for the Camera

December 12, 2025

Animals can be majestic, but they can also be downright silly. The annual Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards celebrate nature’s goofiest moments, using the power of humor to promote conservation. This year’s winners were announced at a ceremony in London,…

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Someone holds a Superman comic in a clear case. The bright yellow cover shows Superman leaping over city rooftops.

Arts

Super Surprise

December 3, 2025

When’s the last time you tidied up? You never know what you might find. Last year, three brothers found a copy of the first Superman comic book while cleaning out their mother’s attic. On November 20, that comic sold for…

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Tables covered with many varieties of cheese, including wedges, rounds, and blocks in shades of yellow and white.

World

The Big Cheese

November 26, 2025

Does the smell of stinky socks make you hungry? The 2025 World Cheese Awards took place on November 13, in Bern, Switzerland. More than 250 judges sampled the best—and smelliest—cheeses from around the world. (In the world of cheese, a…

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A volunteer organizes bags of fresh produce on metal shelves in a food pantry.

United States

Shutdown Update

November 6, 2025

At press time, the United States government has been shut down for 37 days: the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The previous record was 35 days, set in 2019. The shutdown began on October 1 (see “TFK Explains: Government Shutdown”).…

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