Following recent political trends, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) faces potential elimination. Arizona Representative Andy Biggs, a Republican, recently reintroduced legislation to abolish OSHA, a bill dubbed the “Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act,” or “NOSHA.” What would the abolishment of OSHA entail? Let’s examine the implications. OSHA’s Role OSHA’s mission is […]
Norman Lear, the prolific creator of numerous classic sitcoms, including *All in the Family*, *Maude*, and *The Jeffersons*, remained actively involved in television production until his passing in 2023. In recent years, he collaborated with a new generation of television creators on updated versions of his work. This included a Netflix reboot of *One Day […]
TIME held its fourth annual Impact Awards Gala at Dubai’s Museum of the Future, featuring honorees Anima Anandkumar, Arvind Krishna, Grimes, and Refik Anadol, host Omar Butti, and musical guest Arqam Al Abri. TIME announced the recipients of the 2025 TIME100 AI Impact Awards, celebrating individuals significantly advancing their fields and the world through AI. […]
IBM was a pioneer in artificial intelligence, creating the first AI to defeat a chess champion (1997) and the first to win at Jeopardy! (2011). The AI landscape in 2025 is vastly different. While large AI models from Google and OpenAI dominate headlines, IBM’s strategy centers on smaller, reliable AI tools tailored to specific client […]
While figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk have criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Elise Smith, CEO and co-founder of Praxis Labs, views navigating cultural differences as crucial for multinational businesses. Smith, 34, emphasizes that DEI’s core value—driving business success—will endure. She highlights the challenge faced by Fortune 500 companies: effectively serving diverse […]
A Black Marin County homeowner’s experience in 2021 highlighted racial bias in property appraisal. After renovations, their home was drastically undervalued. However, when a white friend posed as the homeowner, the appraisal increased significantly, exposing systemic inequity. This case underscored the work of California’s 2020 reparations task force, which investigates systemic racism’s lasting impact. Lisa […]
Last November, David J. Johns, CEO and executive director of the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), considered ceasing his eye-catching nail art. He contemplated whether foregoing nail polish might lessen the risk he faces, but ultimately remembered the student who inspired him to paint his nails in the first place—a student who wanted self-expression without […]
Rujeko Hockley and Hank Willis Thomas first connected via email in 2005, when Hockley, a curatorial assistant, contacted Thomas regarding exhibition logistics. Their relationship developed in 2013 through a mutual friend. Now a prominent art world couple, they both champion racial equity. Hockley, 41, is an associate curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art, […]
Addressing racial inequality in the United States feels like an insurmountable challenge for many Black Americans. A survey reveals that over 83% believe efforts towards equality haven’t gone far enough, despite significant progress. Deep-seated disparities persist across the nation. Last year’s focus was on leaders tackling the Black-white wealth gap. This year, TIME expands its […]
As part of Trump’s plan to reorganize the federal government, Musk is proposing a significant but potentially unreliable financial inducement for federal employees to leave their positions.
SAN FRANCISCO — Following President Trump’s executive order pressuring government contractors to discontinue DEI initiatives, Google has discontinued some diversity hiring goals, joining other U.S. companies that have scaled back or eliminated their DEI programs. This decision, communicated to Google employees via email on Wednesday, comes after President Trump issued an executive order targeting government […]
NEW ORLEANS — Following a truck attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter, city officials emphasize their comprehensive security plan for Sunday’s Super Bowl. Over 125,000 visitors, including significant out-of-town guests, are anticipated in New Orleans this week for festivities culminating in the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl matchup at the Caesars Superdome. […]
Widespread demonstrations against President Trump’s early policy decisions unfolded Wednesday, drawing thousands to a Philadelphia federal courthouse and various state capitols, including those in Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Protesters displayed signs criticizing President Trump, the head of the new Department of Government Efficiency, and a conservative agenda for the nation. “Democracy is not a […]
BUENOS AIRES — A presidential spokesperson announced Wednesday that Argentine President Javier Milei has directed the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing significant disagreements with the UN agency. President Milei’s decision mirrors that of his political ally, U.S. President Donald Trump, who initiated the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO upon resuming office. […]
A nationwide movement opposing President Trump’s early policies is gaining momentum, with planned protests across the U.S. this Wednesday. Organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501 (representing 50 protests in 50 states on one day), many demonstrations will target state capitols, with others in various cities. The movement utilizes websites and social media platforms. Online […]
Beyoncé’s exceptional achievements at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she became the first Black woman to win Album of the Year this century and the first ever to win Best Country Album, highlight her remarkable talent. She didn’t seek permission or campaign for inclusion; she created a masterpiece that demanded recognition. This exemplifies a new […]
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday. A petition to remove her, signed by over 215 legislators—many allied with President Marcos Jr., with whom she has a significant political rift—exceeded the required threshold. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco announced to the lower chamber that the impeachment petition, […]
An Indonesian woman, who says she was deceived into joining the Islamic State group’s self-declared “caliphate” in Syria, shares her experiences of returning home with TIME and reflects on the significance of being given a second opportunity.
President Trump will issue an executive order on Wednesday prohibiting individuals assigned male at birth from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. The order, to be signed at an afternoon ceremony, represents a significant policy shift regarding transgender individuals and their rights under the Trump administration. Last month, on his first day in office, the […]
Following proposals to purchase Greenland and admit Canada as a state, Donald Trump has suggested U.S. acquisition of the Gaza Strip. On Tuesday, the President proposed that the U.S. “own” the Gaza Strip, raze it, and redevelop the area, explicitly advocating for the displacement of 2 million Palestinians amid ongoing efforts to maintain a fragile […]