New York Representative Elise Stefanik, a firm supporter of President Donald Trump and self-identified “ultra-MAGA” congresswoman, has ascended through the GOP ranks in Congress over the past decade. She is now focusing her aspirations on the governor’s residence in Albany. Stefanik launched her campaign on Friday with a video that critiqued Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul […]
While weightlessness is often seen as the most captivating aspect of space travel, it also presents significant health risks. In a zero-gravity environment, astronauts experience muscle atrophy, changes in heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and bone deterioration with each month spent in space. For those on missions lasting a year or more, this poses a […]
A conversation with “Wicked: For Good” director Jon M. Chu, exploring the blockbuster sequel, his creative partnership with Ariana Grande, and the controversies surrounding Trump’s approach to DEI.
Opening in theaters on November 7, the film Nuremberg features in the role of a psychiatrist assigned to assess leaders prior to the trials in November 1945. The character portrayed by Malek, Douglas Kelley, draws inspiration from an actual psychiatrist who interviewed 22 Nazi figures to confirm their mental fitness for trial and to prevent […]
Indications suggest that U.S. President Donald Trump aims to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. His preference is to achieve this without initiating a war that could potentially go awry. To date, the campaign against Venezuela has involved actions targeting over a dozen vessels that the White House claims are transporting narcotics towards the […]
Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sanders caution that AI tools could be exploited by individuals with the goal of making democracy more authoritarian.
Following a challenging year, Democrats leveraged public discontent regarding elevated costs and former President Donald Trump’s impactful economic measures to secure numerous electoral victories nationwide on November 4. In certain states, voters elected Democratic governors with wider margins than anticipated. In others, a substantial majority of voters endorsed new congressional boundaries designed to favor Democrats, […]
On Thursday, the Supreme Court permitted the Trump Administration to implement a policy mandating that all passports display the holder’s sex assigned at birth, thereby preventing individuals from selecting a marker that corresponds more closely with their gender identity. This decision marks another win for President Donald Trump, known for restricting the rights of transgender, […]
California Republicans promptly initiated a federal lawsuit aiming to prevent the implementation of a new, gerrymandered House map. This map, proposed by the state’s Democratic leadership and approved by voters this week, marks the latest move in the ongoing nationwide disputes over congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The legal challenge was filed […]
On November 6, President Trump declared that the producers of popular weight-loss medications have consented to lower the costs for American consumers. This declaration comes after Trump’s directive from May, when he instructed pharmaceutical firms to tackle the issue of their drugs being more expensive in the U.S. compared to other countries, and to ensure […]
Two days after Democrats secured victories in numerous states, the internal debate within their party regarding the government shutdown has only intensified. This has created a rift between progressives, who are determined to maintain their stance, and moderates, who are seeking a potential resolution. A contingent of progressive Senators has been pressuring colleagues to reject […]
Influential figures convened to discuss critical climate concerns—and potential avenues for progress—in anticipation of the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Creating Climate Action, hosted at Casa Camolese in Rio. Global dignitaries are slated to gather this month in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the upcoming United Nations climate summit. Kara Hurst Kara Hurst, Amazon’s chief sustainability officer, […]
The government shutdown has caused widespread flight disruptions nationwide, unsettling numerous travelers’ plans. This situation is expected to intensify as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a demand for a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major airports, citing safety concerns. These reductions are scheduled to commence on Friday. Duffy […]
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made his first White House visit during President Donald Trump’s speculated second term on Friday. Trump has adopted policies from Orbán, and now Orbán is seeking something in return. Trump seemingly gave Orbán a gift before his visit. The U.S. eliminated the recently reinstated program designed to provide accurate information […]
The San Francisco Representative announced on Thursday that former Speaker of the House will not run for re-election to Congress and plans to retire at the end of her current term in early 2027. “For many years, I have valued the honor of representing our splendid city in the United States Congress,” Pelosi stated in […]
Air travelers are experiencing the effects of the longest U.S. government shutdown, as they are compelled to contend with disruptions due to an inadequate number of active air traffic controllers. Moreover, air travel is poised to become considerably more inconvenient, following Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s announcement on Wednesday that he is mandating a 10% reduction […]
Death by Lightning, premiering on Netflix Nov. 6, explores the assassination of President James Garfield. Garfield was shot on July 2, 1881, just four months into his presidency, and succumbed to his injuries several months later at age 49. The four-part series opens at the Republican National Convention in Chicago, where Senator John Sherman (played […]
Numerous forces are impeding the shift towards zero emissions, including populists, protectionists, and fossil-fuel industry lobbyists. However, a significant obstacle is not political, but rather physical. In 2024, global emissions saw another increase, significantly surpassing the average of the last decade, as per the International Energy Agency. This surge was attributed not to economic expansion, […]
New York City Mayor-elect announced on Wednesday an entirely female team to spearhead his official transition efforts. The 34-year-old revealed a roster of transition advisors who have previously served in the administrations of former mayors , Bill de Blasio, and Michael Bloomberg. This group includes past city and federal officials, leaders of nonprofit organizations, and […]
The world’s oceans are grappling with a series of worsening crises—from the to overfishing, which endangers marine ecosystems. Yet, while at the TIME100 Talks in Rio de Janeiro on November 4, renowned explorer and oceanographer chose to pause and reflect on a past threat to oceans from the previous century: whaling. From its emergence as […]