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Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood, Cambodia nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, and more

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Israeli Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalist

Like many journalists working in Gaza, Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif wrote a final message to be posted in the event of his death.

by Richard Hall and Juwayriah Wright

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How Mike Johnson Became Trump’s Speaker

Johnson has shepherded a series of wins for the White House—and turned the House into an instrument of Trump's agenda

Voices

What Americans Should Learn from the Trump Tax Story—and One Way to Help Stop Further Trickery
- ByDaniel Hemel
The Connection Between Spirituality and Mental Health
- ByArianna Huffington
Why Stocks Keeps Rising—Despite Trump’s Tariff Chaos
- ByChristopher Smart
The Politics, and Geopolitics, of AI
- ByIan Bremmer

Girls of the Year 2025

TIME selected young leaders who are challenging stereotypes, tackling problems head-on, and building solutions from the ground up.

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AI

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The Politics, and Geopolitics, of AI
by Ian Bremmer
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The Issue With AI-Powered Pricing
by George Slover
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What Is 'AI Psychosis'?
by Robert Hart

Artificial Intelligence Politics — Greggory DiSalvo—Getty Images

The Politics, and Geopolitics, of AI

by Ian Bremmer

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What Is 'AI Psychosis'?

by Robert Hart

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The Issue With AI-Powered Pricing

by George Slover

U.S.
Apply for a Job, Interviewed by AI
by Chantelle Lee
U.S.
Tech
A Talk Show Host’s AI Clone Takes Over
by Andrew R. Chow
Tech
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Apply for a Job, Interviewed by AI
by Chantelle Lee
U.S.
Tech
A Talk Show Host’s AI Clone Takes Over
by Andrew R. Chow
Tech
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AI May Replace $100K Jobs But Create Even More Opportunities
by John Hope Bryant
Tech
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Musk's Grok to Generate AI Videos, Including Explicit Content
by Solcyré Burga
Tech

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Health

Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling
What to Say in a Dating App Message
by Angela Haupt
Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Boris SV/Getty Images, Sebastian Kaulitzki—Science Photo Library/Getty Images)
Am I Peeing Too Much?
by Stacey Colino
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Does Sleeping on a Problem Really Work?
by Jeffrey Kluger

Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling

What to Say in a Dating App Message

by Angela Haupt

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Does Sleeping on a Problem Really Work?

by Jeffrey Kluger

Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Boris SV/Getty Images, Sebastian Kaulitzki—Science Photo Library/Getty Images)

Am I Peeing Too Much?

by Stacey Colino

Health
Are Daily Contact Lenses Healthier?
by Angela Haupt
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New Weight-Loss Pill Is Highly Effective
by Alice Park
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Are Daily Contact Lenses Healthier?
by Angela Haupt
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New Weight-Loss Pill Is Highly Effective
by Alice Park
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The Worst Things to Say to an Anxious Person
by Angela Haupt
Health
Health
Trump Administration to Wind Down mRNA Vaccine Development
by Chantelle Lee
Health

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Climate

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What If Companies, NGOs Don't Go To COP30 in Belém?
by Justin Worland
TIME Impact Dinner: Hope Can Drive Change
by Simmone Shah
Illustration by Kathleen Fu for TIME
The Rise of Green Wall Street
by Justin Worland/London

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What If Companies, NGOs Don't Go To COP30 in Belém?

by Justin Worland

Illustration by Kathleen Fu for TIME

The Rise of Green Wall Street

by Justin Worland/London

TIME Impact Dinner: Hope Can Drive Change

by Simmone Shah

Climate11
How to Protect Yourself From Canadian Wildfire Smoke
by Rebecca Schneid
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EPA’s Anti-Climate Move Leaves Industry Confused
by Justin Worland
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How to Protect Yourself From Canadian Wildfire Smoke
by Rebecca Schneid
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EPA’s Anti-Climate Move Leaves Industry Confused
by Justin Worland
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What To Do If You See Someone Suffering From Heat Exhaustion
by Simmone Shah
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Can the Timber Industry and Carbon Credit Programs Coexist?
by Xander Peters
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Entertainment

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It's Time to Cancel 'The Valley'
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Taylor Swift Announces New Album
by Miranda Jeyaretnam

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by Alyssa Fetini

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Taylor Swift Announces New Album

by Miranda Jeyaretnam

It's Time to Cancel 'The Valley'

by Judy Berman and Alyce Lomax / The Motley Fool

Entertainment
Weapons, Kids, and Horror
by Andy Crump
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Breaking Down the Wild Ending of Weapons
by Megan McCluskey
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Weapons, Kids, and Horror
by Andy Crump
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Breaking Down the Wild Ending of Weapons
by Megan McCluskey
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'Freakier Friday' Is Humiliating to Everyone Involved
by Stephanie Zacharek
Entertainment
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Stolen: Heist of the Century Features the Main Robber
by Olivia B. Waxman
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