Are We Entering the Age of Data Nihilism?
—Hill Street Studios—Getty Images Every click, every photo, every search query we make creates a digital echo. These digital traces...
Trump Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ in Hope of Deal With Iran
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at The Villages Charter School in The Villages, Florida, on May 1, 2026 —Roberto...
Rubio Says ‘Epic Fury’ Is Over, as Flare-Ups in Strait of Hormuz Tests Fragile Ceasefire
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press conference devoted mostly to Iran at the White House on May...
Republicans Look to Build Their Redistricting War Advantage in Southern States
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee speaks during a news conference outside the USDA Whitten Building on July 8, 2025. —Tom Williams—CQ-Roll...
Albertans Could Soon Vote on Whether to Separate From Canada. Here’s What to Know
Separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre is seen during a rally in front of the Elections Alberta headquarters in Edmonton, Canada, on...
The Bear’s Surprise Episode ‘Gary’ Proves the Show Is Best Without Carmy
John Bernthal, left, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in The Bear’s ‘Gary’ —FX The last time we visited the establishment formerly known...
A 2026 Blue Wave Like That of 2006 No Longer Seems Far-Fetched
Democratic leaders in 2006 celebrate winning enough seats to take over the House of Representatives. From left: Reps. Rahm Emanuel...
10 Walking Mistakes You Don’t Even Realize You’re Making
—Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Images: Tara Moore—Getty Images (3), We Are/Getty Images) As far as exercise routines go, walking seems...
The Sleep Trick That Actually Quiets a Racing Mind
—Photo-illustration by TIME (Source image: Getty Images; Juanmonino) When you can’t fall asleep because you’re too stressed, counting sheep might...
U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks, Threatening Cease-Fire: What to Know
Two men sitting in a skiff are seen fishing near a vessel anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar...
What the Desert Taught Me About Cinco de Mayo
The San Luis Potosi Desert Highlands in Mexico. —Photo Beto—Getty Images The first time I experienced Cinco de Mayo in...
What to Know About the Secret Service Shooting Near the White House
Police cordoned off an area in response to a shooting incident at the intersection of 15th and Independence Ave in...
What Travelers Should Know About Getting Refunds and Booking—or Rebooking—Trips Following Spirit Airlines’ Demise
Aircraft parked out of service at Orlando International Airport in the United States on an unspecified date. —Ronaldo Silva—NurPhoto/Getty Images...
What to Know About Hantavirus Amid a Suspected Cruise-Ship Outbreak
The cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 3, 2026....
City Farming Could Supply Nearly 30% of Europe’s Fruit and Vegetable Needs, Study Finds
An urban garden in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. —Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press—Getty Images Most of the time, an urban...
