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Pope Leo XIV recently issued a call for “builders of AI to cultivate moral discernment as a fundamental part of their work—to develop systems that reflect justice, solidarity, and a genuine reverence for life.” Some prominent figures in the tech industry, including Andreessen Horowitz cofounder Marc Andreessen, have been dismissive of such appeals. However, taking […]

The long-standing division within the Democratic Party regarding the extent of confrontation with President Donald Trump resurfaced on Sunday night. This occurred when some members of the Senate Democratic Caucus aligned with Republicans on a bill to end the government shutdown, without securing a commitment to protect health insurance tax credits—a provision they had argued […]

The United States’ longest government shutdown appears set to conclude, as eight Democrats are ready to align with Republicans on an agreement that relinquishes their party’s primary healthcare coverage requirement. The core of the disagreement has been the Republican Party’s unwillingness to agree to the Democratic Party’s request for prolonging federal subsidies for individuals purchasing […]

TIME is making its boldest move to date to revolutionize how readers interact with its journalism through artificial intelligence. We are unveiling today the , a cohesive, AI-powered platform built upon a foundation of credible reporting and cutting-edge generative technology. This Agent is designed not just to inform, but to engage. This endeavor follows more […]

What constitutes the TIME AI Agent? The TIME AI Agent represents a comprehensive, integrated AI-driven platform designed to revolutionize how readers engage with TIME’s journalistic content. It delivers a more intelligent, adaptable, and personalized reading journey, firmly grounded in TIME’s original reporting and authoritative voice. Far from being a mere collection of disparate AI features, […]

After 40 days, the longest government shutdown in American history finally appears to be slowly moving towards a conclusion. However, even after the Senate voted Sunday night with a bipartisan vote to advance a temporary funding measure, it could still take the better part of the week before federal workers return to their jobs and […]

According to Ed Martin, the Department of Justice’s Pardon Attorney, President Donald Trump has issued “full, complete, and unconditional” pardons for more than 70 of his political supporters, who were involved in purported attempts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Early Monday, Martin disclosed the roster of pardoned individuals via a social […]

Ukraine endured a difficult weekend. Much of the country experienced impacts on Sunday, following the “” attacks on its power plants since the war began. Yet Kyiv’s initiatives also served as a reminder that Ukraine is conducting its own conflict against Russia’s energy infrastructure, and the pace has only been intensifying in recent months. This […]

President Trump has put forth the idea that most Americans might get $2,000 as a dividend, asserting that the United States is generating “trillions of dollars” from a surge in tariff income. Trump declared on Truth Social, “Those who oppose tariffs are foolish. We are currently the wealthiest, most esteemed nation globally. We are collecting […]

President Donald Trump consistently asserts that the United States is engaged in war. Over recent weeks, the U.S. military has conducted strikes against drug vessels at sea, resulting in casualties, as part of a campaign. According to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, these strikes were authorized by President Trump, who has declared that the nation […]

As healthcare facilities embrace AI, patients might increasingly be uncertain about who—or what—is influencing their medical diagnoses and treatments. As emergency room doctors, we observe how AI-driven guidance is redefining the experience of visiting an ER. This situation isn’t about policy; it’s a cultural phenomenon: what does it mean to place confidence in your doctor […]

In , a father is apprehended by immigration agents before two masked and armed officers drive away in his car with his young toddler still secured in a car seat inside. In , a father appears to suffer convulsions as masked agents try to remove his screaming child from his arms. These two events—captured in […]

The forthcoming summit between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and EU member states, scheduled for Santa Marta, Colombia on November 9 and 10, occurs at a challenging juncture for global governance, international security, and climate action. The rules-based international framework is severely strained. Widespread conflict, far from being quelled under the […]

Male drivers for Uber and Lyft have initiated lawsuits against the companies concerning a feature that allows users to request rides exclusively from female drivers. The two class-action lawsuits contend that these features—introduced after numerous reports of sexual harassment and assault involving Uber and Lyft throughout the years—have curtailed men’s financial prospects and subjected them […]

The Supreme Court has authorized President Donald Trump to withhold approximately $4 billion in funding this month, with the consequences of the historic government shutdown still being felt nationwide. This court decision, termed an administrative stay, followed the Trump Administration’s challenge to a federal judge’s directive for the program to be fully funded by Friday. […]

For many years, Vice President Dick Cheney held my interest. My eventual meeting with him in 2010, at his St. Michael’s, Maryland, weekend residence, fulfilled a long-held aspiration. His off-white home, situated at the end of a grey gravel lane, simultaneously evoked images from a William and Sonoma catalogue yet appeared disjointed. Despite their presence, […]

Caution: This feature includes details about the initial two episodes of Pluribus. Move beyond self-centered drug lords and cunning swindling lawyers. In the new post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama Pluribus from creator and , the central figure is Rhea Seehorn’s Carol Sturka, a cantankerous, best-selling author known for her highly popular series of pirate-themed speculative historical romance […]

Corporate executives globally have convened in São Paulo in anticipation of this year’s United Nations climate discussions, officially known as COP30. This marks the second leg of my two-week visit to Brazil, undertaken to gauge current global strategies for addressing climate change. A frequent query I receive concerns the value of dedicating considerable time and […]