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Inside Graham Platner's Controversial Rise
The Democrats' hopes in November hinge on the scandal-plagued Senate candidate
by Julia Terruso
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Spencer Pratt Is Running Trump’s Playbook—and Trump Approves
by Philip Elliott
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Who Is Elizabeth MacDonough—and Why Is Trump Pushing for Her to Be Fired?
by Tiago Ventura

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The New Star Wars Doesn't Bode Well for the Franchise

The first Star Wars movie in seven years chose the path of a cute green alien over the sophisticated storytelling of 'Andor.'

by James Grebey

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Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba Have a Vision for a Brighter Future

The Elbas are turning fame into a force for good, tackling knife crime, providing opportunities for young people, and supporting solutions to rural poverty.

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Voices

In Defense of Saying Hello
- ByStacey Lee
Illness Is Not a Personal Failure
- ByTom Levenson
State Leaders Must Prepare Now for an AI Storm
- ByEric Holcomb
The Truth About Donald Trump’s Sanity
- ByJeffrey Sonnenfeld

TIME100 Philanthropy 2026

TIME’s inaugural list featuring new leaders in philanthropy, many of whom are accustomed to great success in their own fields, that are eager to see impact now.

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Health

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A Next-Generation Drug Causes Dramatic Weight Loss
by Alice Park
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11 Signs You're the Problem in Your Friendships
by Angela Haupt
Is It Bad to Use a Laptop on Your Lap?
by Matt Fuchs

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A Next-Generation Drug Causes Dramatic Weight Loss

by Alice Park

Is It Bad to Use a Laptop on Your Lap?

by Matt Fuchs

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11 Signs You're the Problem in Your Friendships

by Angela Haupt

Mental Health
Bedazzle Something. It's Good for Your Mental Health
by Angela Haupt
Mental Health
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Behind the Mission to Stop Viral Outbreaks Within 100 Days
by Veronique Greenwood
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Mental Health
Bedazzle Something. It's Good for Your Mental Health
by Angela Haupt
Mental Health
ebola
Behind the Mission to Stop Viral Outbreaks Within 100 Days
by Veronique Greenwood
ebola
sunscreen
The FDA Is Considering a New Sunscreen Ingredient
by Veronique Greenwood
sunscreen
AI
Is AI Making Our Brains Weaker?
by Markham Heid
AI

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Entertainment

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The New Star Wars Doesn't Bode Well for the Franchise
by James Grebey
Netflix
Stranger Things Happen in 'The Boroughs'
by Judy Berman
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Breaking Down the Brutal Series Finale of 'The Boys'
by JP Mangalindan

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The New Star Wars Doesn't Bode Well for the Franchise

by James Grebey

Jasper Savage—Prime

Breaking Down the Brutal Series Finale of 'The Boys'

by JP Mangalindan

Netflix

Stranger Things Happen in 'The Boroughs'

by Judy Berman

Television
'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' Is Indeed a Joy
by Judy Berman
Television
movies
Review: Pedro Almodovar’s 'Bitter Christmas'
by Stephanie Zacharek
movies
Television
'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' Is Indeed a Joy
by Judy Berman
Television
movies
Review: Pedro Almodovar’s 'Bitter Christmas'
by Stephanie Zacharek
movies
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How Boots Riley Made a ‘Feel-Good’ Movie About Capitalist Exploitation
by Matthew Jacobs
movies
awards season
Good Riddance to Timothée Chalamet's Oscar Campaign
by Stephanie Zacharek
awards season

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AI

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State Leaders Must Prepare Now for an AI Storm
by Eric Holcomb
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Google Shifts to AI Search, Heralding Major Change in How People Use the Internet
by Rebecca Schneid
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Musk’s Failed OpenAI Lawsuit Underscores xAI’s Struggles
by Nikita Ostrovsky

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State Leaders Must Prepare Now for an AI Storm

by Eric Holcomb

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Musk’s Failed OpenAI Lawsuit Underscores xAI’s Struggles

by Nikita Ostrovsky

David Paul Morris—Bloomberg

Google Shifts to AI Search, Heralding Major Change in How People Use the Internet

by Rebecca Schneid

AI
Could MAGA Turn Trump Against AI?
by Andrew R. Chow
AI
AI
Is AI Making Our Brains Weaker?
by Markham Heid
AI
AI
Could MAGA Turn Trump Against AI?
by Andrew R. Chow
AI
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Is AI Making Our Brains Weaker?
by Markham Heid
AI
TIME 100 topic
At TIME100 Summit, Executives Confront AI’s Threat to Entry-Level Jobs
by Tharin Pillay
TIME 100 topic
AI
Your Data Is At the Heart of the Pentagon’s Battle with Anthropic
by Alexandra Reeve Givens
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Climate

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Why Connecting with Nature Makes Us Feel Better About Ourselves
by Kyla Mandel
Jesper Brodin On Why There’s No Going Back On Renewables
by Harry Booth / London
TIME Earth Awards | 2026

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Why Connecting with Nature Makes Us Feel Better About Ourselves

by Kyla Mandel

TIME Earth Awards | 2026

Jesper Brodin On Why There’s No Going Back On Renewables

by Harry Booth / London

Sustainability
How We Chose the 2026 TIME Earth Awards
by TIME Staff
Sustainability
health
Climate Change Will Make People Less Physically Active
by Simmone Shah
health
Sustainability
How We Chose the 2026 TIME Earth Awards
by TIME Staff
Sustainability
health
Climate Change Will Make People Less Physically Active
by Simmone Shah
health
Leadership Report
How Decarbonization Helps Weather Fuel Price Shocks
by Justin Worland
Leadership Report
Davos 2026
Ending the Era of Megafires
by Marc Benioff and Ed Russo
Davos 2026

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