Singapore’s former transport minister pleaded guilty to bribery and obstruction of justice after the city-state’s prosecution altered the charges against him, an unexpected turn in the most significant political scandal in nearly four decades. S. Iswaran, 62, was found guilty on Tuesday after the revised charges were read to him. This outcome was unexpected as […]
Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall expressed a simple wish for her 90th birthday earlier this year: that people “choose leaders committed to protecting our natural world.” “I think it’s incredibly important for us to realize that every single vote matters in this critical time,” Goodall said during the inaugural TIME100 Climate Leadership Forum in New York […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. The past three months in the presidential race have been a whirlwind of history-making moments: Joe Biden’s embarrassing gaffes, Donald Trump surviving two assassination attempts, and Kamala Harris’ strong performance in her debate […]
The National Hurricane Center has warned that a hurricane could hit Florida later this week. They currently classify the weather system as “Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine,” but anticipate it to develop into a hurricane, named “Hurricane Helene,” by the end of the week. Tropical storm conditions, and potentially hurricane conditions, are expected to affect parts […]
Cement, a vital component of our global infrastructure, particularly in cities, faces a significant environmental challenge. Its production relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing up to 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a 2023 study in Nature. Traditionally, efforts to address this issue have focused on fuel efficiency and other improvements. However, some […]
At our recent gathering, we surveyed approximately 60 top CEOs on a wide range of economic matters. While our anonymous poll was informal and not scientifically rigorous, the results indicate that CEOs are increasingly and generally optimistic about the U.S. economy – in fact, much more bullish than just about any other group in the […]
Following a summer of increased COVID-19 cases, Americans will soon be able to order free COVID-19 tests this fall. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has not yet provided an official date that the nasal swab tests will be available, but says kits should be ready to order by the end of September. […]
It’s fall, which means it’s time to get on the winter season shots. That includes vaccines for flu, RSV (for babies and the elderly) and, for anyone six months or older, COVID-19. While the new mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have dominated the COVID-19 vaccine story, there is another type of shot that uses […]
The strikes follow evacuation orders issued by the Israeli army, marking the first such directive in almost a year of escalating conflict.
“She’s not Black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian,” singer and actress Janet Jackson, sister of the late Michael Jackson, recently stated about Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, repeating the false claim that the Vice President has misrepresented her race/ethnicity. “Her father’s white. That’s what I was told,” Jackson said in an interview with […]
Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has received endorsements from several pop stars, but one prominent singer, whose music and image the Harris campaign has embraced, has said she won’t be endorsing anyone in the upcoming election. Chappell Roan, the 26-year-old singer of “Good Luck, Babe!” told the Guardian in an interview published Friday that she isn’t […]
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist leader, was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president on Monday. This followed an election where voters rejected the old guard, who they blamed for the country’s economic crisis. Dissanayake, 55, the head of the Marxist-leaning National People’s Power coalition, won the election on Saturday. He defeated […]
Former President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he doesn’t “think” he’d run again for president in 2028 if he falls short in his bid to return to the White House in 2024. “No, I don’t. I think that will be, that will be it,” Trump said when journalist Sharyl Attkisson asked him if he’d […]
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — California is putting an end to the age-old question of “paper or plastic” at grocery stores. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law banning all plastic shopping bags, effective starting in 2026. The state previously banned thin plastic bags, but shoppers could purchase thicker plastic bags marketed as reusable and recyclable. […]
(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — A shooting incident on Saturday night in Birmingham, Alabama, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 17 others. Police have described the incident as a targeted “hit” directed at one of the deceased individuals, which occurred at a popular nightlife establishment. The shooting transpired shortly after 11 p.m. on […]
(JUNEAU, Alaska) — On an island of windswept tundra in the Bering Sea, hundreds of miles from mainland Alaska, a resident sitting outside their home saw — well, did they see it? They were pretty sure they saw it. A rat. The alleged sighting would not have garnered attention in many parts of the world, […]
As Climate Week NYC begins, global leaders in government, business, science, and philanthropy are gathering to strategize on the global fight against climate change. Since last year’s event, the world has experienced 12 consecutive months that hit or exceeded 1.5C in average warming. This grim threshold, established by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) […]
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli strike on a school in northern Gaza on Saturday killed at least 22 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The Israeli army said it targeted a Hamas command center in what used to be a school. Another 30 were wounded in the strike on the school in […]
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Friday that nearly 98,000 people whose citizenship documents hadn’t been confirmed can vote in state and local elections. This is a significant decision that could influence ballot measures and tight legislative races. The court’s decision comes after officials discovered a database error that mistakenly designated […]
(TOKYO) — If you’re trying to lose weight and are looking for a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It’s readily available, and research shows it’s more effective than walking on flat ground. “Overall, it is a […]