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Deadly ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease Quietly Expands Its Presence Across the U.S.: What You Should Know.

It’s estimated that millions worldwide suffer from Chagas disease, a potentially lethal parasitic illness that can remain undetected for years after the initial infection. Among these individuals are approximately 280,000 people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, unlike 21 other countries in the Americas, the disease […]

Ousted FBI Officials Sue Trump Administration, Claiming ‘Campaign of Retribution’

Three former senior FBI officials have initiated legal action against the Trump Administration, asserting they were dismissed as part of a “campaign of retribution” for not demonstrating “sufficient political loyalty.” Former FBI Acting Director Brian J. Driscoll, Jr., former Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington field office Steven J. Jensen, and former Special […]

What’s behind chatbots echoing Russian propaganda?

Welcome back to In the Loop, TIME’s new twice-weekly newsletter about AI. Beginning today, these editions will be published as both stories on Time.com and as emails. If you are reading this in your browser, consider subscribing to receive the next one directly in your inbox. What to Know: Why are chatbots repeating Russian disinformation? […]

Boston Hospital Praises ‘Safeguarding’ Following Judge’s Block of Trump Admin Subpoena for Trans Youth Medical Records

Boston Children’s Hospital has applauded a federal judge’s ruling, which prevented a Justice Department subpoena requesting medical records of transgender minors treated at the facility, stating that the decision “protects” patient privacy. In a statement provided to TIME, the hospital expressed gratitude for the court’s decision, asserting that it “secures the privacy of our patients, […]

Harris Blasts Biden White House Over Reelection Choice, Claiming She Was Seldom Defended While Vice President.

In her forthcoming memoir, the former Vice President contends that the Biden White House exhibited “recklessness” by entrusting the decision of whether President Joe Biden, at 81, should pursue re-election solely to him and his wife. In an excerpt from the book released Wednesday by The Atlantic, Harris recalls the pervasive sentiment, “‘It’s Joe and […]

The World’s Top Companies for 2025

Over the past year, tariffs, artificial intelligence, and evolving consumer preferences have compelled previously dominant companies to re-evaluate their growth strategies. Amidst this transformation, new industry leaders have emerged. , which became the first publicly traded company to achieve a $4 trillion market valuation, tops TIME and Statista’s 2025 statistical assessment of the World’s Best […]

TIME and Statista’s Methodology for Identifying the World’s Best Companies of 2025

TIME, in collaboration with Statista, a prominent global supplier of market and consumer data and rankings, has unveiled its third annual compilation of the world’s top companies. This in-depth quantitative research identified 1,000 companies leading the way into tomorrow. The following details the selection process for these honorees. Research Framework The “World’s Best Companies 2025” […]

A Guide for Employers on Supporting Undocumented Staff

Undocumented workers and the employers who rely on them are currently facing significant anxieties. The return of Donald Trump to the presidency has brought with it strong anti-immigrant sentiments. His pledges include mass deportations, expanded nationwide raids, and the use of local law enforcement for immigration enforcement. Both immigrants and their employers remember past ICE […]

Nepal’s Protests Offer Censorship Lessons for Authoritarian Regimes

A tense quiet settled over Nepal on Wednesday, following an army-mandated curfew that halted two days of anti-government demonstrations. These protests had swept through the capital, Kathmandu, and other cities, involving primarily young individuals who engaged in acts like tire burning, vandalizing government ministries, and occupying politicians’ residences, forcing their evacuation by helicopter. The violent […]

Trump Condemns Israeli Strike in Qatar, Emphasizing It Was Not His Decision

President Donald Trump issued an unusually public condemnation of Israel on Tuesday after its military conducted an operation in Doha, Qatar’s capital, seeking to assassinate senior Hamas leaders. The assault, which Hamas claimed resulted in at least five fatalities, sent shockwaves through one of Washington’s closest Gulf allies and threatened to disrupt fragile ceasefire negotiations […]

Bessent Warns U.S. Faces Massive Tariff Refunds If Trump’s Duties Are Overturned, a Claim Experts Dispute

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a significant portion of the billions amassed from President Donald Trump’s extensive “” could require repayment should the Supreme Court declare them unlawful. However, experts express doubt that the situation would unfold as federal authorities suggest. Timothy Meyer, an international business law professor at Duke Law, states that […]