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Early Contenders for 2025’s Words of the Year

As 2025 draws to a close, the lexicographers and linguists from the world’s most widely used and recognized dictionaries have commenced their sometimes annual endeavor to encapsulate the year’s overarching mood through a single word. Various dictionary publishers employ distinct justifications and approaches when selecting their so-called “word of the year.” Some undertake ; while […]

Newsom Falters on Menopause Care, Other States Emerge as Leaders

It is infuriating that Californian women must persist in their wait for appropriate and knowledgeable healthcare, especially when significant progress seemed imminent. Last month, a crucial legislative proposal that had garnered nearly unanimous bipartisan backing in the state legislature was rejected. This initiative aimed to secure insurance coverage for scientifically proven treatments and mandate physician […]

The Democratic Party’s Future Is Grounded Locally

President Donald Trump often paints a gloomy picture of America, depicting chaos, decline, and despair, particularly when discussing cities like Los Angeles as if they are beyond saving. However, residents of cities such as Los Angeles know that this portrayal is far from accurate. Los Angeles is a thriving economic center, a hub of diverse […]

Federal Government Shutdown Underscored America’s Affordability Crisis

The nation’s longest federal government shutdown has now concluded. However, families relying on federal aid to afford health insurance have experienced losses. The core issue that triggered the shutdown—the affordability crisis facing Americans—was precisely why many Senators deemed a prolonged shutdown unsustainable. As the impasse continued, American families suffered significantly from even a temporary disruption […]

Trump authorizes Republicans to vote on Epstein file release, stating he has ‘nothing to hide’.

In a significant change of direction, President Donald Trump has indicated to House Republicans that they may vote for the disclosure of the so-called “Epstein files.” This comes as an impending vote, which previously risked forcing GOP lawmakers to choose between their party leader and their constituents, now appears almost certain to pass regardless. Following […]

Marjorie Taylor Greene offers apology for her involvement in ‘toxic politics’

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday reflected on her involvement in what she termed “toxic politics.” This introspection follows a significant dispute with her long-standing associate, President Donald Trump. Trump had declared in a series of social media messages on Friday that he was revoking his endorsement of Greene. The following day, he labeled […]

Claiming ‘Pump Up the Numbers,’ Republican Student Takes Credit for ICE Car Wash Raid Leading to 9 Arrests

A Boston University student, who claimed credit for reporting car wash workers to immigration authorities, recently received praise from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) but drew the anger of his fellow students. Zac Segal, president of the university’s College Republicans club, indicated he had “been calling ICE for months” concerning workers at the Allston […]

Marjorie Taylor Greene Confronts Trump Over Epstein Files After His Support Withdrawal

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that the dispute concerning has pushed President Donald Trump “over the edge” following his public retraction of support for the Georgia representative. Greene, and of the president, remarked in an X post on Friday evening that “it’s truly astonishing how vehemently he’s striving to prevent the Epstein files from being […]

A Real Strategy to End Nigerian Violence

The head of the African Union directly contradicted U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of a “” of Christians in Nigeria. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf cautioned against such statements, emphasizing that Muslims are the primary victims of Boko Haram. These remarks appear to be a response to President Trump’s statements on Nigeria and his threat to take […]

DNA Unlocks the Ancient Story of Dogs

Over 3,000 years ago, in the region now known as Kazakhstan, six dogs were carefully interred. The exact reason—whether they were cherished companions or ritually sacrificed—remains uncertain. Nevertheless, such archaeological discoveries are invaluable to scientists tracing the integration of dogs into human history. These finds offer a window into canine DNA, revealing the mechanisms by […]

The AI-Generated Country Song Is Not a Legitimate No. 1 Hit

A warm return to In the Loop, TIME’s newly launched bi-weekly newsletter focusing on AI. These editions are released both as articles on Time.com and via email. Should you be viewing this in your browser, consider subscribing to receive future editions directly in your inbox? Key Information: AI Music Chart-topping success? This week saw numerous […]

HBO Max’s ‘The Seduction’ Offers a Feminist and Risqué Take on ‘Dangerous Liaisons’

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s novel, Les Liaisons dangereuses, presents a world devoid of heroes, depicting the cold and declining French court shortly before the revolution in 1782. Among the villains, Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil stands out as a skilled manipulator. She uses her former lover, Vicomte Sébastien de Valmont’s renewed interest in her, leading to […]

Trump’s Anti-Woke AI Policy Jeopardizes Patients’ Lives

On July 23, President Donald Trump enacted a comprehensive measure named “Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government Act.” This action represents another move in the persistent political culture conflict, aiming to undermine concepts such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and reverse efforts to tackle systemic racism within federal artificial intelligence frameworks. However, for […]