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Here’s How Superman’s Iconic Motto of ‘Truth, Justice and the American Way’ Evolved Over Time
The quintessential superhero has always stood for truth and justice, but the final part of his catchphrase has morphed to match a more connected world—and his place in it
See a Stunning Photo of New York City From Above in 1932
In her dazzling portraits of a metropolis on the rise, Berenice Abbott captured the city that never sleeps
A New Biography Offers the Most Intimate Portrait Yet of One of the 20th Century's Greatest Authors
Research into James Baldwin’s archives reveals incisive details about the writer’s personal relationships, both platonic and romantic, with other men
Why the Ancient Craft of Dry Stone Walling Still Holds So Much Appeal in the 21st Century
Artisans around the world are ditching the mortar and embracing an old method of building rock walls
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How I Learned to Love My Body—Especially in the Summer
Learning to love the existence of all life on earth helped Mari Andrew let go of the blame she put on herself and her body.
History Shows us Why a Non-Partisan U.S. Military is Essential
When partisanship threatened to politicize the military in the Clinton years, a moderate Republican helped maintain the military’s legitimacy.
America’s Founders Valued Higher Education
Political attacks are undermining the system of higher education that the Founders cherished.
The Ocean Still Holds Mysteries. That’s Why We Must Save It
The more we explore and protect the ocean, the more we benefit, whether in the form of economic returns or scientific breakthroughs.
من هشت سال گروگان ایران بودم. آیا دوستانم از بمباران اسرائیل جان سالم به در بردند؟
سیا‌مک نمازی می‌نویسد: حمله هوایی اسرائیل میان بازپُرسان بی‌رحم و زندانیان سیاسی فرقی نگذاشت
The Iran-Israel War Is Over. But the Arab World Is Grappling With Its Consequences
The region is relieved about de-escalation. But it is also alarmed about an unrestrained Israel.
Why You Should Love Durian, the World's Smelliest Fruit
The southeast Asian crop is a complex and layered one-of-a-kind fruit that consumes the lives of the devoted
The Colorful History of Tarot Is as Mesmerizing as the Decks Themselves
The original meaning behind the cards, first created 500 years ago, still remains elusive. But that didn’t stop our reporter from traveling to Milan in an effort to find out
I Helped Negotiate the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal. It’s Still the Best Way Forward
The JCPOA was working before the U.S. pulled out in 2018, and another accord is still the best way forward.
A Bold Finnish Artist Brought These Precious Little Hippopotamus-Like Trolls to the World 80 Years Ago
Tove Jansson was a trailblazing illustrator and author—and the inventor of the beloved Moomins, the central characters of her whimsical children’s books
What Love Island Can Teach Us About the Importance of the Word “Like”
If we all stop fearing the word “like,” we might be surprised at what happens, writes Megan C. Reynolds.
What Will Really Happen if New York City Goes Socialist
Zohran Mamdani’s economic proposals do not match the real challenges of today
How the Beloved 'Peanuts' Found Its Way to Define the Modern Comic Strip
With poignant wisdom and gentle wit, Charles M. Schulz reinvented the form and introduced the nation to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and so many more indelible characters
Why Trump Must Now Negotiate With Iran
On Monday, after Iran targeted the largest U.S. military base in Qatar in a choreographed response to the American bombing of its nuclear facilities, President Donald Trump briskly dismissed Tehran’s attack and announced a ceasefire. In the short term, the U.S. leader’s declaration and subsequent lashing out against ceasefire violations might have ended the recent…
Where Iran Goes From Here
The regime may have survived a war with Israel, but its legitimacy is more fragile than ever.
Why Does Menopause Treatment Always Include a Diet?
Weight gain is often the first symptom that women notice during perimenopause, and the first thing we try to “fix,” writes Cole Kazdin.
How We Chose the TIME100 Companies of 2025
TIME solicited nominations across sectors including health care, entertainment, fashion, and technology.
Why We Need to Bring Back House Parties
House parties bring us together physically and allow us to be our noisiest, messiest selves. That’s a good thing, Kitty Ruskin explains.
How Gay Marriage Is Under Threat in the Trump Era
A decade after Obergefell v. Hodges, there’s a big shadow looming over LGBTQ rights.
A Search for the World's Best Durian, the Divisive Fruit That's Prized—and Reviled
Devotees of the crop journey to a Malaysian island to find the most fragrant and tasty specimens
نرگس محمدی، برنده نوبل صلح: از دست رفتن دموکراسی چه آسان است و چه معنایی دارد
در پیامی هشدارآمیز، نرگس محمدی به مردم جوامع دموکراتک مانند آمریکا یادآور می‌شود: حقوق و آزادی‌هایی که امروز بدیهی می‌نمایند، نه دائمی‌اند و نه تضمین‌شده؛ حفظ آن‌ها نیازمند هوشیاری، تعهد و مقاومت مداوم است
An Iranian Nobel Laureate Warns Americans ‘What It Means to Lose Democracy’
The Iranian Nobel Laureate warns Americans the rights and freedoms we take for granted are not guaranteed.
Food Assistance Programs Should Incentivize Healthier Eating. Here’s Why
Arianna Huffington makes a case against using SNAP benefits to subsidize soda.
I’ve Spent My Life Measuring Risk. AI Rings Every One of My Alarm Bells
Paul Tudor Jones explains why unemployment data is a call to action on AI.
How the U.S. Exports Punishment
Shaking hands with Bukele, Trump confirms a central U.S. export: punishment, writes Abigail Glasgow.
Trump’s Return-to-Office Push Could Make the U.S. Less Efficient
Researchers have found that found that working from home boosts productivity by 12% compared to in-office work.
I Was A Hostage in Iran. Did My Friends Survive Israel’s Bombing of Our Prison?
Israel’s airstrike, writes Siamak Namazi, who was held hostage for eight years in the same prison, “did not distinguish between evil magistrates and political prisoners.”
10 Steps Needed for Ocean Action Now
We believe progress can be made between now and the next UN Ocean Conference in 2028
We Are All Now First Responders to Extreme Heat
Kathy Baughman McLeod details 4 ways to deal with extreme heat when you can’t rely on the government.
How the States We Govern Have Stepped Up in the Three Years Since Dobbs
The Dobbs decision didn’t end abortion in America. It just redrew the battle lines, write governors JB Pritzker and Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The Dangers of AI Personalization
If AI can master what we call “deep tailoring,” it can begin to slip unnoticed into our online worlds, write Andrew Luttrell and Jake Teeny.
What Surfing Taught Me About Having Fun in a World That’s on Fire
David Litt argues that having fun during difficult times doesn’t make you complicit—it makes you complete.
How Recent Grads Can Get a Job—Even in a Challenging Labor Market
“We teach at Harvard and Northwestern and we have found that even the brightest of graduates are struggling to find jobs.”
Taking Out Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Could Usher In a New Dawn for Peace and Prosperity In the Middle East
Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites appear to mark a pivotal step toward Middle East peace.
How Poland’s Next President Will Boost the Far Right
The populist Karol Nawrocki, a historian with no political experience, takes office on Aug. 6. The country must buckle up for a bumpy ride.
These 15 Dynamic Photos Will Make You Want to Dance
Get footloose with these Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest dance scenes