On Tuesday, atomic scientists adjusted the “Doomsday Clock” for 2026 to 85 seconds to midnight, marking its nearest approach ever to a point of theoretical global catastrophe. The scientists pointed to long-standing threats like nuclear weapons and climate change, as well as emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, which they contend is being utilized to […]
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Are Compression Socks Effective?
You may link compression socks with your grandparents or a hospital environment. However, these stockings have become a trendy travel and wellness accessory, and doctors state they offer several health advantages. Compression socks are “essentially long, elastic socks made to apply extra pressure around your legs,” and this lessens swelling and enhances blood flow, explains […]
Tech Workers Voice Opposition to ICE Following Minneapolis Killings
Although many tech workers spoke out against President Donald Trump’s policies during his first term, Silicon Valley’s rank and file has been quieter over the past year as their bosses curry favor with his administration. But that may be changing following the killings in Minneapolis. Last week, after the killing of Good, over 200 Silicon […]
TIME Unveils the 2026 List of The Closers
In partnership with The Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams, the exclusive partner of ‘The Closers,’ TIME will bring together this year’s honorees at a special event in Atlanta on February 12. Today, TIME unveils the 2026 ‘The Closers’ list, which recognizes 18 remarkable Black leaders working towards greater equality. –Explore the 2026 TIME ‘The Closers’ list: Regarding […]
Our Selection Process for The Closers
In 2026, there are those who remain firmly committed to the idea of creating a more equitable world. In California, the Black Freedom Fund, led by CEO, aims to build a $200 million endowment to invest in Black-led organizations. In New York City, curator recently unveiled the newly renovated and expanded building for The Studio […]
Pursuing Economic Growth at Any Cost Fails Us All
Last week, influential politicians and business leaders gathered in , to “unlock new sources of growth” as a fix for the world’s many crises. Poverty, climate collapse, and political instability—we were told all could be solved if we just grew our economies a little faster. This is a familiar message we’ve heard at countless global […]
Trump’s Stance on Gun Rights After Alex Pretti Shooting Alienates His Core Supporters
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. In 2020, Republicans featured a confident couple at their national convention who had become a cause célèbre among conservatives for pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters in their St. Louis neighborhood. Mark […]
How to Accept Winter
At thirty-something, I moved from Florida to rural New Hampshire. The relocation was meant to be a happy, thrilling period: I was in love and had headed north to create a future with my husband. Yet it was also taxing. Losing my friends and community affected me more deeply than I’d anticipated. Adding to these […]
Here’s Where the Highest Snowfall Totals Occurred Across the U.S.
Over the weekend, a massive snowstorm covered large parts of the U.S. in snow and ice. The storm has been linked to at least 12 deaths, and more than one million people are without power. As of Monday afternoon, Bonito Lake, New Mexico had the highest U.S. snowfall total at 31 inches, according to the […]
How Mamdani Has Tackled His First Major Governing Test
New York City’s Mayor has faced his first significant challenge since taking office, preparing the city for a historic winter storm that dumped over a foot of snow in certain areas this past weekend. Winter Storm Fern, which forecasters projected could impact over 230 million people nationwide, brought heavy snow, damaging ice, and sub-zero temperatures […]
Federal Health Workers Warn DHS Is Fueling an Escalating Public Health Crisis Following the Shooting of Alex Pretti
Federal healthcare workers criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the by federal agents, alleging the department is fueling a “growing public health crisis.” “We can’t carry out our mission to enhance the health and welfare of all Americans when DHS agents are killing, assaulting, and terrorizing individuals who reside in this country,” a […]
Backing for Eliminating ICE Is Rising Sharply Among Republicans
Following the deaths of and at the hands of federal agents during the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, voter support for (ICE) is rising sharply—including among members of President Donald Trump’s own political party. A recent survey taken on Saturday, the day of Pretti’s fatal shooting, showed 19% of Republicans and 48% of American […]
Trump Dispatches Border Czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis Amid ICE Backlash
President Trump announced on Monday that he was sending border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis that evening, amid backlash over the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Pretti and indications that the Administration might be willing to reduce federal law enforcement operations in the city. Homan, who previously served as acting director of Immigration and Customs […]
TIME Seeks America’s Leading WorkTech Companies of 2026
In 2026, TIME will release its first-ever ranking of America’s Top WorkTech Companies, in partnership with Statista—a leading global provider of market and consumer data. This list spotlights the most impactful and financially stable companies that have emerged as leaders in shaping how people and organizations work. Their products cover HR technology, workforce management tools, […]
‘An Appalling Situation:’ Republicans Demand a ‘Transparent’ Investigation Into the Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
“ICE and DHS’s credibility is at risk,” a Republican lawmaker remarked after federal agents fatally shot a second U.S. citizen.
What a Partial Government Shutdown Over ICE Would Mean for Immigration Enforcement
In the wake of in Minneapolis involving federal officers over the weekend, Senate Democrats are they will shut down a large portion of the federal government if necessary—rather than vote to continue funding immigration enforcement without meaningful reforms. But even if Congress fails to pass the relevant measure by Friday’s deadline, a shutdown is unlikely […]
Trump Dismisses Climate Change Fears Ahead of Historic Winter Storm. Here’s Why That Reasoning Is Wrong
President Donald Trump, who has dismissed the scientific consensus on climate change, once again brushed aside concerns on Friday by incorrectly suggesting that the major winter storm expected to affect much of the U.S. this weekend refutes evidence that the planet is warming. “An unprecedented cold wave is expected to impact 40 states. This is […]
Water to Define Business Challenges This Decade
Water influences how individuals allocate their time, the options open to them, and their capacity to engage in community and economic activities. For the estimated without access to safe water and the lacking safe sanitation, water controls every aspect of life. Those in poverty feel the impact of water scarcity most severely—time lost to water […]
The Climate and Energy Implications Revealed in Mark Carney’s Davos Speech
During the initial days of the World Economic Forum in Davos, political figures, civil society representatives, and business leaders were anxiously awaiting President Donald Trump’s speech at the event, particularly for any indication he might fulfill his pledge to annex Greenland. While President Trump’s address occurred, it wasn’t the most impactful event of the week-long […]
Starmer Condemns Trump’s ‘Appalling’ Remarks Regarding NATO Troops in Afghanistan
False claims made by British Prime Minister Keir that non-American NATO troops “stayed a little back” from the front line during the Afghanistan war. “I regard President Trump’s remarks as insulting and, frankly, appalling,” Starmer said on Friday, adding that he was not surprised the comments had caused “such hurt” across the country. Starmer paid […]