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After five seasons of their immensely popular Netflix series, how well do the cast members of Stranger Things truly know one another?

This Saturday, the British Museum is set to host a new fundraising gala designed to “illuminate London’s standing as a global hub for creativity and culture.” Modeled after the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s May Gala, which supports its Costume Institute, this UK iteration seeks to underscore London’s role as a creative nucleus. Attendees are asked […]

On Thursday, President Donald Trump unveiled two initiatives designed to enhance affordability and accessibility. This marks his administration’s most significant action yet on a topic that has divided conservatives and served as a major focus of his campaign’s outreach to women and families last year. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump stated that his administration […]

For several months, the White House and various federal agencies have provoked widespread condemnation from critics due to their social media communications promoting President Trump’s agenda. Some of these posts utilize humor or internet memes. Others employ phrasing or visuals perceived as coded racist messages. This week, the Department of Homeland Security faced significant disapproval […]

This piece is featured in The D.C. Brief, TIME’s political newsletter. Subscribe to receive similar content directly in your inbox. Zohran Mamdani found himself exactly where Republicans wished him to be on Wednesday—engaged in an interview with Fox News, a channel favored by MAGA supporters. Their hope was that the individual poised to become New […]

The already fragile truce is at risk as Israel and Hamas trade accusations of violating the U.S.-mediated agreement. Israel is still demanding the return of the bodies of remaining hostages in Gaza, while Hamas alleges that Israeli forces have killed over 20 civilians since the start of the truce last week. The International Committee of […]

President Donald Trump has revealed comprehensive plans to erect a substantial triumphal arch in the capital, scheduled to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence next year. Addressing donors at a dinner in the East Room of the White House, the President showcased project renderings, alongside a collection of models varying in size. “This would […]

A fundamental principle of power dynamics dictates that no entity willingly surrenders control. Another key tenet suggests that today’s partners can become tomorrow’s adversaries, and vice versa. These principles are currently evident in Gaza, where Hamas is reportedly engaged in conflict even as President Donald Trump’s peace agreement ostensibly introduces a new chapter for the […]

The Taliban brings back painful recollections for India. The Islamist group was implicated in India’s most severe plane hijacking in 1999 and the 2008 assault on the Indian embassy in Kabul, which resulted in the deaths of multiple Indian nationals, among others. These incidents, along with others, make the current visit of Afghan Taliban Foreign […]

Following his praise for the success of recent military operations in the Caribbean that claimed dozens of lives, President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday that he is considering land strikes in Venezuela or other locations. These potential actions, he suggested, would further target alleged shipments of illegal drugs. When questioned by TIME reporters in the […]

Ten years ago, the United States passport was considered the most powerful globally, according to the , which ranks countries based on the number of destinations accessible to travelers without a visa. However, in 2025, the U.S. passport’s ranking has declined, falling out of the top 10 most for the first time in two decades. […]

Israel announced Wednesday that one of the four bodies delivered by Hamas overnight was not that of a recognized hostage, intensifying tensions. Hamas transferred four coffins to Israel late Tuesday, each believed to contain the remains of Israeli captives held in Gaza. However, on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) disclosed that forensic examinations at […]

My upbringing included a household rich with American history texts and parents dedicated to educating me about Black history—its existence before, in spite of, and beyond the era of slavery. However, at 17, I heard classmates assert with conviction that slavery held no economic significance for the U.S. This experience revealed to me that the […]

Gaza is now under a tenuous ceasefire, established just over two years following the onset of conflict. The war has caused widespread destruction across Gaza, with the United Nations projecting rebuilding costs at an estimated sum, indicating a lengthy path to recuperation for the area. Beyond human toll, the hostilities have resulted in significant environmental […]

President Donald Trump has confirmed that the U.S. military recently conducted a strike on a ship off the Venezuelan coast. The President stated that intelligence confirmed the vessel was involved in narcotics trafficking, had connections to illegal narcoterrorist networks, and was traveling along a known route used by Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTO). He added that […]