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A Test of Tolerance

October 27, 2017

On any given day, a train carrying immigrants arrives at the station in Malmö, Sweden. The people who get off do not speak Swedish or share the country’s customs. But they hope to make Sweden their home. Since 2013, hundreds…

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A Magical Lesson

October 11, 2017

Malala Yousafzai, 20, has fought for girls’ right to education for more than eight years. In 2014, Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize together with children’s rights activist Kailash Satyarthi. Malala was 17 at the time, making her the…

Opinion

Our Common Humanity

September 19, 2017

Susanna Schrobsdorff is an editor and columnist at TIME. Here, she shares her view of how lessons from Hurricane Harvey could help heal the country. We’ve all been thinking about how to help Texas after Hurricane Harvey. But after watching…

Technology

Brain Builder

September 7, 2017

Every month, more than 40 million students from around the world flock to Khan Academy to learn about everything from the Civil War to the Pythagorean Theorem. The education organization, which offers free online courses in hundreds of subjects, will…

World

Cricket for All

April 21, 2017

Cricket is one of the world's most popular sports. But once, only the wealthy enjoyed it. Clubs around the world slowly opened their doors to all. In Malawi, the Under-19 Women's Cricket Team wants to bust the sport's doors wide…

Health

The Best Medicine

April 21, 2017

Millions of Americans aren’t getting enough exercise. A new study hopes to scientifically prove the benefits of physical activity. Doctors have long known that diet and exercise are the best ways to stay healthy. But few people get enough exercise.…

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Science

The Future of Zoos

March 17, 2017

For a mother and kids at the Philadelphia Zoo, in Pennsylvania, it was a close encounter of the ferocious kind. Directly in front of them was a Siberian tiger. But the family did not panic. They laughed. The tiger was…

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The Future of Zoos

March 17, 2017

Experts say zoos need to better meet the needs of animals. For a mother and kids at the Philadelphia Zoo, in Pennsylvania, it was a close encounter of the ferocious kind. Directly in front of them was a Siberian tiger.…

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Technology

Suiting Up

March 3, 2017

NASA engineers are designing spacesuits for exploring Mars and beyond. Years of being a NASA engineer have led Lindsay Aitchison to a surprising place: spending a lot of time thinking about dust. How to keep it out of the many…

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Soap Club

January 20, 2017

A nonprofit group uses recycled soap from hotels to improve the lives of people in Cambodia. Samir Lakhani was in college when he first visited Cambodia, a nation in Southeast Asia. The trip changed his life. In a remote village,…

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United States

The Next President

November 18, 2016

Donald Trump is elected the 45th president of the United States. In a stunning upset, voters elected Republican candidate Donald J. Trump the 45th president of the United States. They had to wait until the early hours of November 9…

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Where the Buffalo Roam

November 11, 2016

The North American bison is the official U.S. mammal. What does that honor mean for the bison’s long-term survival in the wild? For 234 years, the bald eagle has been an official symbol of the U.S. It is, after all,…

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Picking a President

September 16, 2016

On November 8, Americans will elect the next president of the United States. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the main candidates for the job. In 2008, Barack Obama was elected president. He took office in January 2009 and is…

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Community

Homemade Fun

April 27, 2012

Caine Monroy, 9, has always loved arcades. Last summer, instead of playing someone else's games, he decided to make his own. Caine was spending his summer vacation at his dad's auto-parts store in Los Angeles, California. There were plenty of…

The book Roohi and Nate Are Not on the Same Page by stands in the center. The cover shows the title of the book with two kids facing away from eachother. Photos of the two authors appear in circles on each side, and a TIME for Kids Kid Reporter badge is in the corner.

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Unlikely Teamwork

March 24, 2026

TFK Kid Reporter Ethan Yu read Roohi and Nate Are Not on the Same Page and interviewed its author/illustrators, Supriya Kelkar and Jarrett Lerner. Read Ethan’s thoughts below. In Roohi and Nate Are Not on the Same Page, kids get…

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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.

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…

Content featured on Service Stars Two kids wearing winter gear stand on a frozen lake. One holds a fishing rod, the other drill with an ice auger.

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De pesca

March 5, 2026

Hace dos veranos, mientras pescaba en el lago Minnetonka, en Minnesota, Vick Tan capturó una perca americana de cinco libras. Es un pez grande. Sacarlo del agua “fue una experiencia increíble”, contó Vick, ahora de 16 años, a TIME for…

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La misión de Zacky

December 10, 2025

Zacky Muñoz, de 13 años, tiene cuidado de evitar los alimentos a los que es alérgico. Comer aunque sea un poco puede enfermarlo. En primer grado, accidentalmente comió un palito de pan que contenía sésamo. Tras solo unos bocados, “Sabía…

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History

Explore the Museum

December 2, 2025

Jonathan Milard is the manager of school and teacher engagement at the Intrepid Museum, in New York City. He plays a crucial role in shaping educational experie…

Business

Rescuing Food

October 9, 2025

Imagine this: You had a late soccer game, and you’re hungry. Your mom agrees to stop by a pizza shop on the way home. It’s closing soon, but all of your favorite slices are still available. Phew! This is great…

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