TIME for Kids - Age 8+ Family Edition G5031122

President Joe Biden gave his first State of the Union address on March 1. He spoke before Congress at the United States Capitol. Biden said that Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, would “pay a price” for invading Ukraine. (See “War in Ukraine,” pages 4 and 5.) Biden highlighted the unified response in support of Ukraine by the U.S. and its allies. And he praised Ukrainians for defending their country. Putin “will never weaken the resolve of the free world,” Biden said. Most of the speech focused on problems at home. Prices have been rising for American families as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the economy. Biden laid out plans to invest in manufacturing, so the U.S. would be less dependent on foreign goods. And he called for lower costs on things like…

On February 25, President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. If the U.S. Senate confirms her nomination, she will replace Justice Stephen Breyer. He’s retiring. Jackson has worked for many years as a federal judge. “I can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the Constitution, and my commitment to upholding the rule of law… will inspire future generations,” she said. If confirmed, Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the court. “For too long, our government and our courts haven’t looked like America,” Biden said at the White House. “It’s time that we have a court that reflects the full talents and greatness of our nation.” SAUL LOEB—AFP/GETTY IMAGES; COVER: SIMON SHIN–SOPA IMAGES/LIGHTROCKET/GETTY IMAGES…

When you think of a journalist, do you see a reporter with a pen and paper? Writing is one way to tell a story. But some stories are told without words. Photojournalists are reporters too. Instead of a pen and paper, they use a camera to capture a story. You can see their work in the photos that appear with an article. Pictures help readers visualize the people, places, and events being described. Photojournalists also create photo essays, which tell a story with few or no words. Junior Journalists, we want to know: Can you picture it? Think of a story you’d like to tell. It can be about your community, a place you’ve been, or an event you witnessed. What picture captures this story? Find or take a photo to…

On February 24, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine. The next day, Russian troops reached the edge of the country’s capital, Kyiv. The move came after weeks of Russian troop buildup along Ukraine’s borders. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is Ukraine’s president. He has called on world leaders to provide military assistance and sanctions against Russia. A sanction is a punishment, often one designed to hurt a country economically. World leaders have condemned Russian president Vladimir Putin for his actions. The United States and many other countries have sent military aid to Ukraine and put sanctions in place. U.S. president Joe Biden called the attacks “unprovoked and unjustified.” He has said the sanctions will “impose a severe cost on the Russian economy.” “This is a dangerous moment for all of Europe, for freedom around the…

World Central Kitchen is providing hot meals to refugees at border crossings in Poland, like the one shown at left. The group is also helping to feed people still in Ukraine. World Central Kitchen was founded in 2010 by chef José Andrés. On February 27, he posted a video on social media, from the Poland-Ukraine border. “People are cold…. They carry with them whatever they can bring,” he said. “They have a smile, with hope, when the situation is so dire.” Get more at timeforkids.com.…

In fall 2021, the United States Senate held a hearing about Facebook. Senators discussed whether the platform is harmful for younger users. Senator Dan Sullivan, of Alaska, suggested that national screen-time limits could protect kids. He referenced something that took place in China last year. On August 30, the Chinese government announced that kids would no longer be allowed to play online games Mondays to Thursdays. On most weekends and holidays, they would be limited to an hour a day of online gaming. Kids would need to register to play. Their time could be tracked. “Recently, many parents have reported that game addiction among some youths and children is seriously harming their normal study, life, and mental and physical health,” the Chinese government said online. This news and Senator Sullivan’s suggestion got…