(NEW YORK) — A judge unexpectedly scheduled President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush-money case on January 10th, just over a week before his inauguration, but indicated he would not face imprisonment. This development makes Trump the first president-elect convicted of felonies to assume office. Judge Juan M. Merchan, who oversaw Trump’s trial, stated in […]
The 2025 Golden Globes, commencing awards season in Hollywood on Sunday, January 5th, promise more than just speeches and stylish attire. The event often foreshadows Academy Award frontrunners (held in March). This year may also mark a historic moment, potentially featuring the first openly transgender woman nominated for Best Lead Actress. Here’s what you need […]
Recently, a friend visiting New Orleans marveled at the city’s vibrant, year-round festive atmosphere, exemplified by the bustling Canal Street. New Year’s Eve 2025 in the French Quarter was a scene of joyous celebration until a tragic incident unfolded. A man driving a pickup truck drove past police barricades on Bourbon Street, crashing and firing […]
Winter storm Blair, the first named winter storm of 2025, is bringing a significant weather warning. The storm, arriving this weekend and lasting into Monday, will severely impact the Plains, Midwest, and mid-Atlantic, bringing snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. This could create challenging conditions for up to 250 million people across 40 states. Storm Blair […]
Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will be held on January 9th in Washington, D.C., following several days of tributes and ceremonies. President Biden declared January 9th a National Day of Mourning, ordering federal government closure to honor the former President, who passed away on December 29th at age 100. However, events begin earlier, on […]
Americans fought hard to achieve the right to retire, yet the collective societal benefit of retirement has been overlooked.
Apple’s $95 million settlement of the lawsuit alleging Siri’s unauthorized recording appears to conflict with the company’s longstanding public pledge to safeguard user privacy.
Following a nearly six-hour confrontation, South Korean authorities concluded their investigation at the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
LAS VEGAS — Authorities reported Thursday that a highly decorated Army soldier, found inside a Tesla Cybertruck filled with explosives that detonated outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head moments before the explosion. The blast injured seven individuals, causing minimal damage to the hotel. Clark […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in new Senators on Friday. Many of these politicians, who will present her with family Bibles, have previously denounced her as a threat to American values. Some […]
Early on New Year’s Day, a driver intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd celebrating on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, resulting in 15 fatalities and at least 35 injuries. The suspect was subsequently killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and the FBI’s New Orleans […]
TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs shared the following announcement with staff on Thursday: Team, I am delighted to announce that Nikhil Kumar is rejoining TIME as Executive Editor. I am also pleased to promote Lori Fradkin, a TIME employee since 2018, to Executive Editor. Nikhil Kumar will oversee our AI, Climate, and Health teams, collaborating with reporters and […]
In his 1989 book, *The Great Good Place*, sociologist Ray Oldenburg introduced the concept of “third places”—informal gathering spots outside of home and work. These spaces, prevalent throughout history, from ancient Greek agoras to modern coffee shops, foster vibrant cultures and cohesive communities. However, Oldenburg warned of their decline in the American social landscape. His […]
President Biden will present the second-highest civilian award to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, the leaders of the congressional inquiry into the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot. These lawmakers were criticized by Donald Trump, who called for their imprisonment. At a White House ceremony on Thursday, Biden will honor twenty individuals with the Presidential Citizens […]
Hungarian state news agency reports that Ágnes Keleti, the world’s oldest living Olympic medalist and a Holocaust survivor, passed away Thursday morning in Budapest.
NEW ORLEANS — The president stated that a U.S. Army veteran, who drove his pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s Eve revelers in New Orleans, resulting in 15 fatalities, had shared videos on social media hours before the incident, declaring his inspiration from the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill. […]
A Tesla Cybertruck, apparently carrying fireworks, ignited and exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel on Wednesday, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries, authorities reported. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department officials announced at a press conference that one person perished within the vehicle, and recovery efforts were underway. Seven […]
A court filing reveals federal agents uncovered a massive cache of homemade explosives during the arrest of a Virginia man on firearms charges last month, marking one of the largest seizures in FBI history. Prosecutors stated in a Monday filing that over 150 pipe bombs and other improvised explosive devices were found during a December […]
A pickup truck driver, described by officials as intent on causing widespread harm, drove into a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans’ French Quarter, resulting in 10 fatalities and 30 injuries. Authorities are investigating this incident as a potential New Year’s Day terrorist attack. The incident unfolded around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday on Bourbon Street, a […]
As a new year begins, Generation Z is leading a trend of reduced alcohol consumption. Data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shows a decrease in overall U.S. alcohol consumption. However, research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse reveals that lifetime, past-month, and past-year drinking among young people started declining around […]