Growing Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Schools Prompts Worry for the Upcoming Academic Year

Over 130 unvaccinated students across two South Carolina schools are currently in quarantine following exposure to measles, amidst an active outbreak in the state. This situation, public health specialists caution, indicates a potential increase in cases throughout the current school year. This Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed the state’s 16th measles […]

Trump to Honor Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump is scheduled to posthumously bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon the conservative youth leader during a White House ceremony. Taking place in the East Room, the event marks what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday and will gather prominent individuals associated with Trump’s political agenda. This ceremony occurs at […]

Instagram Rolls Out New Restrictions for Teen Users

Instagram implemented new limitations for adolescent user accounts on Tuesday, amidst increasing debate regarding safety protocols for younger individuals on the social media service. The image-sharing application will shortly restrict content for teenagers, drawing on standards akin to those in the movie sector for PG-13 films. These adjustments signify that the app will conceal or […]

Could 2025 usher in a ‘quiet’ hurricane season?

For the first time in a decade, no hurricane has struck U.S. soil by the close of September. As the most intense period of hurricane season has passed, it is set to officially conclude next month. If conditions remain calm, this will provide comfort to numerous communities nationwide, especially since several hurricanes over the past […]

My Takeaways from Observing a Humanoid Robot Do Laundry

Welcome again to In the Loop, TIME’s fresh bi-weekly newsletter focusing on AI. For those reading in their web browser, consider subscribing to receive future editions directly in your email. What to Know: My day with the robots Last summer, I was in the peculiar situation of observing a humanoid robot attempt to do laundry. […]

What Drives AI Firms to Hasten the Creation of Digital Human Cells?

Human cells operate like intricate Rube Goldberg devices, powered by biological chain reactions that dictate life and death. A core interest in biology lies in comprehending these intricate connections and their dysfunction in disease. A solitary genetic error can distort a protein’s structure, rendering it ineffective. Without that crucial protein, the organism—you—could begin to deteriorate. […]

Media Outlets Clash with Pentagon Over New Press Rules

A number of prominent news organizations, including The Associated Press and The New York Times, are refusing to agree to updated regulations that mandate journalists not acquire unauthorized material or access restricted areas of the Pentagon without official escort. Several publications contend that these new rules, announced last month by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, […]

Trump Noncommittal on Two-State Solution as Gaza Deal’s Future Remains Unclear, Despite Ceremonial Day

U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside leaders from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, ‘The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity’ in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday. “Together, we will implement this agreement in a manner that ensures peace, security, stability, and opportunity for all peoples of the region, including both Palestinians and Israelis,” the agreement states. […]

AI Leaders Toast to Human-Centric AI at TIME100 Impact Dinner

Leaders, innovators, and visionaries from the realm of artificial intelligence convened at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco on Monday evening for the second annual TIME100 AI Impact Dinner. The purpose was to explore and discuss AI’s extensive influence across business and society. The gathering honors the third annual , which spotlights the 100 most […]

The Obstacles to Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

During his address to the Knesset in Israel on Monday, President Donald Trump declared the “” of a new Middle East. Following Trump’s announcement of a Gaza ceasefire last week, Israel’s continuous of Gaza has paused, Hamas has begun freeing Israeli hostages, crucial humanitarian aid including food and medicine has commenced entry into Gaza, and […]

Scientists Confirm World’s First Climate Tipping Point Breached

The precise moment Earth would reach its climate tipping points—instances where human-driven climate change triggers irreversible planetary shifts—has long been a subject of scientific inquiry. However, these points might be closer than previously thought. A new report released today indicates that the Earth has already surpassed its initial climate tipping point. The second “Global Tipping […]

Military Families Experience Unprecedented Spike in Food Pantry Use During Shutdown

Military personnel and their families are increasingly relying on food pantries as a prolonged [situation] generates financial uncertainty for their households, even after President Donald Trump [stated] he would secure funds to compensate troops this month. Advocates note that military households are particularly affected during shutdowns because many military spouses work for the federal government, […]