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How to Use Renaissance Paintings to Improve the Farming of Tomorrow
An arboreal archaeologist roots around the Italian countryside and in centuries-old frescoes for a cornucopia of fruits long forgotten—but still viable to grow and consume
Donald Trump Is Right to Refuse to Be Bullied by Vladimir Putin
Trump has come to realize he holds the leverage while Putin stares down bankruptcy and total collapse.
The Dire Consequences of Trump Withdrawing America From the WHO
‘Making America healthier and making the world healthier are not mutually exclusive goals,’ writes Simon Williams.
Trump’s Talk of the Panama Canal Taps Into Old Myths About U.S. Power
By threatening to reclaim the Panama Canal, Trump is evoking false stories about U.S. beneficence.
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The Myth of Opportunity Has Broken America
America’s myth of opportunity has created the unprecedented civic crisis that brought Donald Trump back to power, writes Adam Chandler.
The History That Laid the Groundwork for Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing Series
How feminism and debates about women riding horses helped produce first, horse-girl stories, and then dragon-babe fiction.
Cecile Richards Never Flinched
The former president of Planned Parenthood leaves a legacy of fearless service
Donald Trump Can Bring the End of Vladimir Putin’s Rule
Trump has the levers to force Putin to end the Russia-Ukraine war promptly if he dispenses with the Biden Administration’s tepid, inconsistent economic pressure.
The Steep Price of Trump’s Executive Orders
Trump might live by the pen. He might die by the pen, too, writes Casey Burgat.
Trump’s Anti-Trans Attacks Won’t Stop With Us
Chase Strangio explains the significance of President Donald Trump’s attacks on the rights of transgender Americans.
From Biden to Trump, Handing Off a World in Transition
The outgoing National Security Advisor on Biden’s record and passing the baton to his successor
We Are on the Precipice of a Grievance-Based Society
According to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, only one-third of people believe that the next generation will be better off.
How Los Angeles Can Recover from the Wildfires: Together
John Hope Bryant writes about how the solutions—creative, bold, and compassionate—to this devastating crisis are in our hands.
How CEOs Hope to Improve Donald Trump’s Presidency
Many have noticed how differently some business leaders are greeting the second Trump presidency, write Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian.
No One Won the War in Gaza
The war Gaza will impact the Middle East for generations—and so would a ceasefire.
When Political History Happens Over Dinner
Politics doesn’t just unfold in documents and legislation—it also takes shape off the record in social environments.
What a Hostage Deal Means for Netanyahu’s Fate
It could reap political gain from the public and shore up his base—if his far-right partners don’t topple the government.
When Facts Fall Short
“Facts do not provide common ground because the facts of “the other side” do not seem like facts—they seem fake,” writes Kurt Gray.
What a Second Trump Term Could Mean for Gaza and Ukraine
Donald Trump’s victory has now set expectations for how he’ll approach foreign policy, writes TIME columnist Ian Bremmer.
My Son Hersh Was Killed in Gaza. I Won’t Stop Speaking Out Until All Hostages Are Home
Before being killed in a Gaza tunnel, my son Hersh was twice slated to come home alive, writes Rachel Goldberg-Polin.
The Panama Canal Could Be the Thing That Unifies Donald Trump’s Supporters
In the 1970s, a diverse conservative coalition came together to fight ceding control of the Panama Canal — proving the political potency of the issue.
How Regenerative Technologies Help Businesses and the Planet
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario offers how organizations can enrich lives and their bottom lines by investing in a regenerative future.
It’s Time to Stop Fetishizing Capitalism
Austrian philanthropist and heiress Marlene Engelhorn advocates for a more democratic approach.
Why Sustainability and Quality Go Together
“Sustainability is not a marketing tool, it is a daily practice,” writes fashion designer Gabriela Hearst.
What 2025 Holds for the World
This special issue partnered with the World Economic Forum highlights the themes and ideas that we think will truly matter this year.
Solving Real-World Problems Is Key to Building Trust in AI
Google DeepMind’s Lila Ibrahim writes how organizations can improve innovation and get people more likely to embrace AI.
World Economic Forum President Borge Brende on Planning for a ‘Geopolitical Recession’
In conversion with TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs, Brende also talks about Trump’s second term and what he hopes people take away from Davos 2025.
Klaus Schwab’s Call for Cooperation and Collaboration in the Intelligent Age
The World Economic Forum founder explains the importance of working together to navigate AI in way that ensures it does not do more harm than good.
5 Ideas to Build a Better Future
TIME asked five of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders to share their transformative ideas for 2025
The Lure of Chinese App Red Note
There are good reasons why American ‘TikTok refugees’ are flocking to this app over others. But the exodus may not last.
A Gaza Ceasefire Is Here. Why Did It Take So Long?
One can only celebrate an end to the bombing in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages. But why did it take so long?
Feast Your Eyes on These Paintings From the Impressionist Era
A new exhibition at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville will bring the food world of the late 19th century to its gallery walls
The Gooey Goodness of Velveeta Was a Smash Hit From Its Very Cheesy Start
How Emil Frey whipped up a smooth dairy sensation after two years of tinkering
The Best Board Games of 2024 Will Excite Players of All Ages
Whether you love cheese, wordplay, “Star Wars” or Japanese culture, this year’s list has something for everyone in what turned out to be a fantastic year for board gamers
Ho, Ho, Ho! 15 Festive Photos of Santa Claus to Get You Into the Christmas Spirit
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and ol’ St. Nick is spreading holiday cheer for all to hear
The Best Books of 2024
Whether you’re doing some holiday shopping or looking for your own next read, consider our thoughtfully curated lists.
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2024
Travel to the American South, Vietnam and beyond with this year’s best cookbooks, memoirs and historic deep dives
An Astonishing, Rarely Seen Islamic Art Collection Goes on Display
At the oldest public art museum in the United States, miniatures, glassware and other intricately created works transport visitors around the world
A Curious Industry Once Gave Anyone With a Song in Their Heart a (Long) Shot at Stardom
How the dubious tradition of song-sharking led to a strangely beautiful repository of folk art
How Fallingwater Gave Frank Lloyd Wright a Second Wind
The architectural wonder re-established the designer as a titan of his generation and shifted the public’s view of Modernism from a foreign movement to a part of the American character