Student Zone
INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan’s Uncertain Future
Tensions between China and Taiwan have never been so high, leading to fears that the island’s 72-year experience with autonomy may be in jeopardy.
NATIONAL
10 Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should Know, Part II
More of the Court’s most important rulings—from school and social media to teen rights at home
TIMES PAST
6 Inventions That Changed the World
The best inventions begin as someone’s idea. Here are the backstories of six of the most important inventions of all time.
Pick Up Where You Left Off
Technology
The Furor Over Facebook
Revelations that the social media giant knew it was causing harm to teens and ignored the warnings have prompted renewed calls for the government to rein in tech firms.
Science and Tech
Power Shift
As renewable energy grows steadily in the U.S., scientists and the Biden administration are pushing for Americans to embrace it even further.
U.S. History
The Day That Changed the World
On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the U.S., killing almost 3,000 Americans. Twenty years later, we’re still dealing with the effects.
Science and Tech
The Price of Fast Fashion
Social media is driving young people to buy more cheap clothes than ever—but there are hidden costs.
U.S. News
Living Tip to Tip
Below the federal minimum wage is an even lower minimum rate for workers who earn tips, many of them young people. Is that fair?
National
Does America Spend Too Much on Its Military?
Two experts weigh in on the issue.
Life and Culture
Is Year-Round School a Good Idea?
Two experts weigh in on the issue.
The Dictionary
New Words, Amirite?
Merriam-Webster has announced hundreds of new words that will be added to the dictionary.
Q&A Corner
Making Waves on TikTok
A legally blind teen won the first gold medal at the Paralympics last summer.
World News
This Tour Is a Real Snooze
Hong Kongers can buy some nap time on a bus.
Life & Culture
Q&A Corner: The $50,000 Haircut
An Alabama teen cut his long hair to raise money to fight children’s cancer.
U.S. History
America’s First Teens
The discovery of ancient footprints in New Mexico offers insights into early adolescents.
What Are You Looking For?
Video Library
U.S. History
Driving America’s Flag Divide
Debating the meaning of the Confederate flag
World History
The Hong Kong-Taiwan Connection
Some Hong Kong protesters targeted by China are escaping to Taiwan.
Technology
What Does Facebook Know About You?
How the platform gathers and synthesizes data to learn a tremendous amount about its users
Life & Culture
One Athlete’s Story
A female student-athlete opens up about her mental health struggles.
Media Literacy
Fact-Checking the News
“Fake news” has been around since at least the 19th century. How to spot it.