On this point, Americans from both sides of the political divide are in agreement: Gun violence must cease. This week saw Charlie Kirk, co-founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. In June, Melissa Hortman, Speaker Emerita of the Minnesota House of Representatives, was shot alongside […]
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Climate Lawsuits’ Rising Importance
Over the last ten years, experts have discussed the extent to which the shift to clean energy threatens the oil and gas sector. The longer the transition to a sustainable economy takes, the more advantageous the position of these companies becomes. However, a fresh development is appearing as a crucial unpredictable element for the industry’s […]
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Brings Three-Movie Franchise to a Stylish Close
The trio of films—now concluded with a spectacular flourish by Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale—represents a unique phenomenon: a cinematic franchise spun off from a beloved TV series, offering enough depth and enjoyment to draw audiences from their homes. It demonstrates how viewers who are already familiar with these characters and their challenges from the […]
Republicans Activate ‘Nuclear Option’ to Accelerate Trump Nominee Confirmations. What Is This Tactic?
On Thursday, Republicans voted to alter Senate rules in an uncommon move designed to accelerate the confirmation process for President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees. This party-line vote, utilizing the so-called “” , will allow the Senate to confirm some presidential nominees in groups, rather than individually, requiring only a simple majority vote. The maneuver […]
Trump Announces Plan to Deploy National Guard to Memphis
President Trump announced on Friday his intention to send the National Guard to Memphis, adding it to the list of cities targeted in his crime reduction efforts. “We’re going to Memphis,” Trump stated. “We will fix it, as we did with Washington.” Trump described Memphis as “deeply troubled,” and claimed the Democratic mayor and Republican […]
DOJ Sues Uber Over Alleged Discrimination Against Disabled Riders
The U.S. Justice Department is taking legal action against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against passengers with disabilities. The lawsuit, filed in a San Francisco federal court on Thursday, asserts that Uber fails to provide equal service to disabled individuals despite its importance to them. The DOJ claims drivers “routinely refuse” service to disabled passengers, […]
The Significance of Bolsonaro’s Conviction
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty on Thursday of attempting to remain in power after his defeat in the 2022 election. He received a sentence of 27 years in prison. This decision is unprecedented in both Brazilian and Latin American history. It also places Brazil at the forefront of global initiatives to combat […]
A Day as the World’s Richest Man
Welcome to In the Loop, TIME’s new AI-focused newsletter, published twice weekly. These editions are available as stories on Time.com and via email. If you’re currently viewing this in your browser, consider subscribing to receive future editions directly in your inbox. Who to Know: Larry Ellison Larry Ellison may not be the first name that […]
Antisemitism Amidst Legitimate Public Outcry
While serving as a U.S. Public Delegate to the United Nations during my tenure in the Biden Administration, I contributed to forming our nation’s inaugural National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism. Currently, as global indignation concerning the in is fully warranted, this initiative has gained heightened importance. Amidst this essential indignation, a distinct and ongoing unwillingness […]
Charlie Kirk Praised as ‘Christlike’ Martyr by Mourners at Utah Vigil
A vigil took place outside the Salt Lake City Capitol, where attendees honored slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whom the event’s organizer referred to as ‘Christlike.’
‘People Are Scared to Death’: Lawmakers Halt Public Appearances, Urge Stronger Security Measures Post-Kirk Assassination
The killing of the conservative activist has deeply shaken lawmakers on Capitol Hill, causing members of Congress to experience renewed anxiety about their personal security and initiating a rapid effort to enhance protection, which some fear might fundamentally alter the interaction between elected officials and their constituents. Kirk, aged 31, was shot dead on Wednesday […]
More Than Two Decades Later, Hours of Previously Unseen 9/11 Video Footage Made Public
Previously unviewed video material from the 9/11 incident continues to be unveiled to the public, more than two decades after the tragic events. For many years, various organizations have undertaken efforts to convert 9/11 footage into digital format. The assaults took place before mobile phones and social media became ubiquitous platforms for rapidly disseminating information […]
The Latest on the Colorado High School Shooting
Two students sustained injuries in a shooting incident at a Colorado high school on Wednesday, after another student discharged a firearm. The suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as reported by the . Colorado Gov. Jared Polis in a statement shared on social media, conveyed that he and the community were “devastated” by […]
Spinal Tap II: Possibly More Touching Than Humorous, But It Still Strikes the Right Note
Creating follow-ups to cherished and frequently quoted films is always a gamble, especially when they debut over four decades later. Such is the case with Spinal Tap II. The challenge isn’t that audiences have forgotten Rob Reiner’s brilliant 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap; rather, they remember it exceptionally well. No other film satirized the […]
NASA’s Mars Find: ‘Closest We’ve Been’ to Uncovering Life on Mars
Upon its landing in Mars’s Jezero crater—an area that once held Jezero lake—in February 2021, the rover headed west. This direction pointed to ancient riverbeds, deltas, and locations where water once flowed abundantly. By July 2024, having traveled for nearly three and a half years, it reached a river valley spanning a quarter-mile, where a […]
Peter Mandelson Dismissed as UK’s US Ambassador Following Epstein Ties
Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United States, has been removed from his role within the Labour government. This decision came from U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after fresh details emerged concerning his “connection” with the deceased convicted sex offender . “In light of the additional information found in emails written by […]
Manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer Enters Second Day; Investigation Updates Emerge
The intensive search for the individual who took the life of , the prominent founder of the conservative youth advocacy organization Turning Point USA, is now in its second day. By Thursday morning, over 15 hours following Kirk’s during an appearance at Utah Valley University, no individuals had been apprehended. During a press conference held […]
MSNBC Issues Apology for Matthew Dowd’s ‘Insensitive’ Remarks Following Charlie Kirk Shooting
MSNBC offered an apology for on-air remarks delivered by political analyst Matthew Dowd following the news concerning influential conservative activist, before his death had been confirmed. “During our breaking news coverage of Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Matthew Dowd made comments that were inappropriate, insensitive, and unacceptable,” read a statement from MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler. “We apologize […]
Reportedly, Trump Seeks to Retain Korean Workers in U.S. After Prominent ICE Raid.
Over 300 South Koreans, apprehended during a raid last week at a Hyundai-LG battery facility in Georgia, are set to return home on Thursday following a postponement. This delay occurred because President Donald Trump extended an offer for them to remain and work in the U.S. Although their departure from the U.S. was initially scheduled […]
Trump Labels Charlie Kirk’s Death ‘A Dark Moment for America’
On Wednesday evening, Donald Trump addressed the nation concerning the passing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who had been killed at a Utah campus event mere hours before. In a video address, the President stated that ‘Charlie inspired millions, and tonight, all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror.’ He […]











