This piece is featured in The D.C. Brief, TIME’s political newsletter. Subscribe to have similar articles delivered to your inbox. Abigail Disney found humor in being asked about the reception of her advocacy among her ultra-wealthy peers. “My calendar for dinner invitations isn’t exactly packed,” she quips. Nevertheless, the Disney heiress and documentary maker comprehends […]
A decade following the pivotal Paris Agreement, the global community continues to address two distinct challenges—climate change and economic advancement—as if they were disconnected. This perspective presents a significant fallacy. Meaningful climate action is unattainable while billions endure poverty, lacking access to power, reliable food sources, or opportunities for improved livelihoods. Similarly, development initiatives that […]
The U.S. is poised to initiate fresh operations against Venezuela and its President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump’s Administration intensifies what increasingly resembles a military conflict against the Latin American nation, citing its alleged involvement in the international narcotics trade. Since September 2nd, U.S. military engagements targeting suspected […]
Over recent weeks, a segment of President Donald Trump’s most devoted base, along with the President himself, had engaged in discrediting New York City’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, by labeling him a and a jihadist. Anticipation for their inaugural Oval Office encounter was for a ; Fox News had even displayed a morning ticker proclaiming, “Showdown […]
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) director stated that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been discreetly dissolved, with eight months remaining on its mandate. Director Scott Kupor confirmed that DOGE—the extensive cost-cutting initiative spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk that of President Donald Trump’s second term—”no longer exists,” further noting that the majority of […]
Augustine of Hippo, in his autobiography, reflects on his childhood, recalling stealing pears for the thrill, cheating to win games, and having tantrums when his desires weren’t met. These behaviors are relatable, but the idea that toddlers’ emotions can be morally judged might be controversial today. The concept that a child’s actions can be bad—mean, […]
We are now deeply entrenched in the AI era, with new features or tasks that AI can accomplish emerging weekly. Yet, given our progress, it becomes vital to step back and contemplate larger questions about our trajectory, how to maximize this evolving technology’s potential, and indeed, how to maximize our own potential as we co-evolve […]
A documentary rarely achieves national prominence, particularly one featuring unstable, occasionally askew video, yet Netflix’s The Perfect Neighbor proves exceptionally captivating. The movie, which relies almost exclusively on footage from surveillance cameras, doorbell cameras, and police bodycams, documents the growing animosity over several months between Susan Lorincz, a white woman of middle age, and her […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s departure from Congress might not signal the end of her political aspirations. The Georgia representative has privately informed allies that she has considered a presidential campaign in 2028, according to two individuals who directly discussed the possibility with her and three others privy to her thoughts. This potential bid arises amidst a […]
On Friday, over 300 schoolchildren were reportedly kidnapped from a Catholic school in Nigeria, marking one of the nation’s most severe mass abductions. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), a nationwide coalition of Christian groups, stated that armed individuals assaulted St. Mary’s Catholic school in Niger state, taking 303 students and 12 teachers, including both […]
Many might suggest that the defense agreement signed by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman (MBS)’s visit to Washington fell short of expectations by for the kingdom. This sentiment arises because Qatar secured similar guarantees through an executive order from President Donald Trump only two months prior. The question then […]
The Energy & Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee’s discussion on November 19 regarding chatbot risks served as a stark reminder of the severe human toll resulting from regulatory inaction on artificial intelligence. Nevertheless, despite repeated calls for action, AI companies maintain complete freedom to market products without any substantial safety standards or oversight. No other […]
America, despite its relative youth, has inflicted a tremendous amount of suffering. Perhaps it’s a form of cosmic retribution that life in this country during the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the West, was incredibly harsh. Men engaged in perilous work often met untimely ends, while women succumbed during childbirth or, equally tragically, […]
A further Democrat has joined the progressively busy competition to succeed California Governor. . On Thursday, California Representative Eric Swalwell, a member of the team that organized the 2021 impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, officially began his campaign. Swalwell marks the second Democrat this week to reveal intentions to enter the contest: Tom Steyer, […]
Following months of public disagreements, President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani convened on Friday, in a meeting that appeared significantly more amicable than supporters of either politician likely anticipated. After a brief afternoon meeting, journalists were invited into the Oval Office, where Trump was observed at his desk with Mamdani standing […]
The House of Representatives adopted a resolution early Friday, condemning the “horrors of socialism.” This occurred only hours prior to New York City Mayor-Elect , a self-identified Democratic socialist, being slated to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. The resolution, explicitly stating it “denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the […]
AI models are capable of various actions, with signs suggesting they could engage in deception and blackmail against users. Despite a common belief that such misbehaviors are merely contrived and would not manifest in reality, a new paper released today by Anthropic indicates that they genuinely could. The researchers trained an AI model using the […]
Just hours after initially stating that the U.S. would boycott the G-20 summit set for Johannesburg this weekend, South African President Ramaphosa announced in a subsequent press conference that the U.S. might, in fact, attend after extensive negotiations between the two governments. The White House press secretary then issued a correction, confirming the U.S. would […]
Ryan Wedding once competed with the world’s top snowboarders. In 2002, at 21 years old, he traveled to Salt Lake City as a member of Canada’s Olympic team to partake in the men’s parallel giant slalom, ultimately securing 24th place out of 32 competitors. Yet, in the two decades since, his life has undergone a […]
Nathan Carman, an autistic 22-year-old from a prominent New England family, garnered significant attention in 2016 following his rescue after spending eight days adrift at sea. He had embarked on a fishing excursion off the Rhode Island coast with his mother, Linda, when they both disappeared. Linda was never located, prompting law enforcement to investigate […]