The impact was clearly evident on Thursday at the packed Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, during a preliminary round Olympic hockey match between the United States and Czechia. Three mothers in their forties secured last-minute tickets to the event, inspired by the popular HBO Max drama, Heated Rivalry, which depicts two hockey rivals—one Canadian, one […]
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7 Natural Ways to Reduce Fatigue
Fatigue is distinct from mere tiredness. When you feel tired, sleeping typically alleviates the sensation. However, fatigue runs deeper and begins to hinder a person’s daily activities. “Fatigue is this draining, exhausting feeling,” states Leorey Saligan, a researcher studying the condition at Rutgers University. “It’s not solely physical; it’s also psychological and cognitive.” For individuals […]
Pillion Presents a Journey of Self-Discovery in a Gentle Sub-Dom Romance
Expecting a romantic partner to fulfill all your emotional needs is impractical. But what counts as a realistic portion—for you, me, or anyone? There’s no correct answer, yet director Harry Lighton playfully explores the options in his casually charming romance Pillion. The film is subtly tender: it examines, without judgment, what people desire, in the […]
How Luge Is Creating History at the Winter Olympics
A sport centered on sledding? That’s luge—from the French word for sled—where athletes lie on their backs on a compact sled, feet extended forward, and race down an ice track at roughly 100 mph with no mechanical brakes. Luge athletes compete in single or double events, and for the first time at the , women […]
Decoding the Difficulty of the Triple and Quadruple Axel
Even those who only casually follow figure skating are probably familiar with the triple axel. Now, with U.S. men’s champion Ilia Malinin, the quadruple axel, or quad axel, is also gaining significant attention. Its impressiveness stems from the fact that every axel jump—whether single, double, triple, or quad—includes an additional half rotation. Consequently, a single […]
ICE Aims to Construct New Detention Facilities Across the U.S. Here’s How Communities Are Resisting
As the Trump Administration endeavors to expand its immigrant detention capacity, local residents and leaders are waging a struggle.
Bannon Urges Trump to Deploy ICE at Polling Places; White House Noncommittal
On his War Room podcast this week, former President Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon proposed that the Trump Administration dispatch ICE agents to polling stations for this year’s midterm elections. Bannon declared, “You’re damn right we’re gonna have ICE surround the polls come November.” At a Thursday press briefing with journalists, White House Press Secretary […]
Two Russian Figure Skaters Are Competing Despite Russia’s Olympic Ban
Figure skating competition begins on Feb. 6, the day of opening ceremonies, with the team event—a relatively new contest introduced in Sochi that features 10 nations competing across four disciplines: women’s, men’s, pairs, and ice dance. However, one traditionally powerful team will be absent from the lineup—Russia. Why Isn’t There a Team Representing Russia? Following […]
2026 Dealer of the Year Named by TIME and Ally Financial
David Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, Iowa, takes home the 57th annual award recognizing industry accomplishments and community service at the 109th National Automotive Dealers Association Show LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2026 – David Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, Iowa, has been named the 2026 TIME Dealer […]
Introducing Isabeau Levito: The Youngest Skater on Team USA’s Olympic Figure Skating Squad
A viral video shows a young Isabeau Levito in a car seat, emphatically stating her Olympic ambition. “I skate every day so I can go to the Olympics,” she declares. “I want to go to the Olympics so much. I can be the winner forever! And I need to do it!” That dream is now […]
Michael Keaton Recalls Working With Catherine O’Hara: ‘Like Breathing Rarefied Air’
Two years ago—backstage—we had just minutes before walking out to present and were tossing around ideas for a funny entrance. She said, “What if when they introduce us, you go out really fast without waiting for me, and I’ll say—‘Hey, wait!’” “Yeah, I like that. Let’s do it,” I replied. Ladies and gentlemen, here to […]
Congress Must Combat American Isolationism
For a long time, America’s primary strategic edge against China has been its worldwide system of robust alliances. Regrettably, the unpredictable actions of President Donald Trump have put this at risk. In the past fortnight, a number of our longest-standing and closest partners have initiated moves to protect their interests and create distance from the […]
America’s Health Care Workforce Crisis Is a Crisis of Patient Care
Three-quarters of clinicians report being unable to deliver the care they aim to provide. This isn’t merely a staffing issue—it’s a crisis for patient care. My organization, which engaged over 1,300 clinicians and 160 health care executives, found results that underscore the severity of the issue. Our polling shows that 50% of health care executives […]
The Best Financial Services in America in 2026
The banking habits of Americans are changing. With the emergence of new fintech companies, neobanks, and retailers such as Walmart and Target offering payment cards, there are numerous platforms for consumers to store and transfer money. To spotlight the most prominent financial service providers that consumers use and prefer, TIME collaborated with data firm Statista […]
Bad Bunny’s Fashion Is Politically Charged
Bad Bunny, the headliner of the Super Bowl LX halftime show, has never been reserved about his origins. He showcases Puerto Rico on the global stage through both his music and sartorial choices. One of the most distinct examples lies in his embrace of jíbaro fashion. The jíbaro, a rural farmer with a history of […]
Super Bowl 2026: The Complete Guide to This Year’s Game
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are set to clash in the NFL’s premier event of the year on Sunday. Super Bowl LX marks a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX, when a last-minute interception of then-Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson on the one-yard line secured a victory for the Patriots. Both teams now feature new […]
He Defended the Capitol on Jan. 6. Now He’s Running for Congress and Drawing Parallels Between ICE and the Rioters
This piece belongs to The D.C. Brief, TIME’s political newsletter. Register to receive articles like this delivered to your inbox. While viewing video of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Harry Dunn finds himself recalling the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. “They are terrorizing people more than serving,” Dunn, a former Capitol […]
The Company Responsible for the Dire Wolf’s Return Has a Mission to Preserve the DNA of 10,000 Animals
A company that resurrected the dire wolf is initiating a new biovault to preserve the genomes of the world’s most endangered species.
Snowboarder Red Gerard Is Fine with Being an ‘F-Minus Celebrity’
At the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, American snowboarder Red Gerard was just 17—a suburban Cleveland kid whose large extended family later moved west to Colorado for greater access to outdoor activities. His dramatic win in the snowboard slopestyle event secured the U.S. its first gold medal of those Games, making him the youngest Olympic snowboarding gold […]
White House Border Chief To Withdraw 700 Immigration Officers From Minneapolis
White House border chief Tom Homan announced Wednesday that 700 federal immigration personnel would be withdrawn from Minneapolis following an incident that has deeply affected the city and resulted in two fatalities. Speaking at a city press conference, Homan stated that this reduction in forces was achievable due to “unprecedented” collaboration between federal and local […]












