A federal appeals court has declared the majority of President Donald Trump’s import tariffs to the U.S. illegal, casting doubt on a key economic initiative of his second term. The court’s decision, asserting that the president lacks the authority to impose such extensive tariffs, arrives at a crucial juncture in trade discussions prompted by the […]
Crime and violence were already increasing in Colombia before the 39-year-old presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was in June. Just 10 days later, two distinct criminal organizations detonated a car bomb outside the air force base in Cali and shot down an army helicopter using a drone, resulting in at least the deaths of civilians and […]
With Labor Day nearing this year, I am reminded of my grandmother, who has passed away. She dedicated her entire working life to the modest shoe shop she co-owned with my grandfather in the Bronx. Her view of her profession, and of Labor Day promotions, serves as a mirror to an American era now seemingly […]
The Secretary of State is denying and cancelling visas for individuals associated with the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in advance of the United Nations General Assembly. “Prior to the PLO and PA being regarded as partners for peace, they must consistently disavow terrorism—including the October 7 [2023] massacre—and cease incitement […]
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Two Graves The Spanish miniseries Two Graves, by Agustín Martínez and available on Netflix, unfolds a compelling and disquieting narrative within three episodes. It revolves around the disappearance of Verónica Marín (Nadia Vilaplana) and Marta Salazar (Zoe Arnao), both 16, and the profound repercussions on their families. After two years without […]
Certain Medicare beneficiaries are slated to encounter a novel “prior authorization” requirement as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) tests its extensively debated “” model. This initiative, which CMS unveiled in June, mandates that Original Medicare recipients secure pre-approval prior to accessing specific medical services. The pilot program is scheduled to operate in […]
A group of 60 U.K. lawmakers, representing multiple parties, has alleged that Google DeepMind has violated international agreements for the secure development of artificial intelligence. This accusation was made in a letter shared exclusively with TIME before its public release. The letter, issued on August 29 by the activist organization PauseAI U.K., states that Google’s […]
Imagine waking up on the day of a major exam, consumed by panic, realizing you haven’t attended a single class throughout the semester. Fortunately, it’s merely a dream. Yet, the question remains: why do these school-centric dreams persist, often years following graduation? According to Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician based in […]
Austin Butler frequently embodies a distinct persona whenever he appears on screen. For instance, as Elvis in , he immersed himself so completely that, even off-camera, he seemed unable to shed Presley’s deep Southern accent. In , he adopted a Nordic accent and a psychopathic demeanor to portray the Harkonnen scion Feyd-Rautha. His role in […]
This month, I journeyed to Georgia to investigate the political outcry against rapidly increasing electricity costs. Throughout the state, from urban Atlanta to rural areas, I encountered residents expressing frustration over successive rate hikes. I also connected with independent politicians and activists aiming to transform this issue into a prominent campaign topic. As I noted […]
While attending business school, I supported myself by working at Hill and Vaughn, a classic-car restoration shop established by America’s inaugural Formula One champion, Phil Hill, and collector Ken Vaughn. My primary responsibilities there included working on interiors, involving materials like frog skin, buffalo hide, and various others. Additionally, I functioned as a mechanic, rebuilding […]
Though not a native New Orleanian, I occasionally receive honorary local status, having resided and reported here since 1999. This recognition also stems from giving birth to our son, Hector, at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans twenty years ago, precisely the day before Hurricane Katrina. Hector’s expected arrival was September 11, but he arrived prematurely. […]
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has seen her tenure officially conclude, just over a year after its commencement. The Constitutional Court of the Southeast Asian nation formally dismissed Paetongtarn from her post as Prime Minister. The dismissal follows a controversial phone call she made earlier this year with Cambodia’s former leader, Hun Sen, which the […]
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that President Trump supports Health and Human Services Director RFK Jr.’s decision to dismiss the head of the U.S. health agency responsible for preventing disease outbreaks. This endorsement followed a day of turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where Director Susan Monarez, a Trump […]
Humanity finds itself in a lamentable state, a condition that Yorgos Lanthimos’s intensely dark comedy, Bugonia—making its debut at the Venice Film Festival—eagerly highlights. Is it not apparent? Many people now shun traditional news sources, instead embracing ever-more bizarre conspiracy theories to validate their existing perspectives. We blindly concede to corporate authority figures even as […]
Effective August 29, the Trump Administration plans to levy duties on consignments valued below $800, a category previously excluded under a de minimis rule. This alteration is set to increase the cost of numerous common products, ranging from sports equipment to small gifts. Lower-income Americans are expected to experience the most significant effects of this […]
Typically, crime dramas, especially in today’s fast-paced world, introduce their central crimes early, often with a murder occurring within the first five minutes. This is one of the unspoken conventions that HBO’s Task, premiering on Sept. 7, intentionally deviates from. The series, from Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby, commences with a sequence of ordinary […]
Japanese politics, traditionally stable, have seen the center-right Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) govern nearly uninterrupted since 1955. However, the LDP’s hold on power appears to be weakening, as Japan increasingly shows vulnerability to the populist trends observed in most other affluent countries. Last week, LDP officials convened to deliberate internal matters, coinciding with increasing demands […]
Kyiv’s E.U. Mission and British Council premises sustained damage on Thursday following a lethal drone and missile assault by Russia on the Ukrainian capital. Tymur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv’s Administration, reported that these strikes resulted in the deaths of at least 15 individuals, among them four children. U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned […]
Today marks the unveiling of TIME’s third annual TIME100 AI roster, spotlighting the one hundred most impactful individuals in the field of artificial intelligence. The 2025 TIME100 AI edition features a global cover, showcasing a unique photo illustration crafted by artist and list honoree, Refik Anadol. For this cover, TIME provided Anadol with over 5,000 […]