J.D. Vance looks annoyed. It’s a Tuesday afternoon in August, and we’re sitting near the front of his campaign plane, flying from a rally in Michigan to a fundraiser in Tennessee. Across the aisle is his mother Bev, whose role in Vance’s traumatic an

First, on Sept. 17, there were exploding pagers. The next day, walkie-talkies detonated. Panic gripped Lebanon, particularly in areas where Hezbollah, whose members carried the devices, has a large presence. “We were confused at first,” said Joumana,

Figuring out what to say about someone’s weight gain or loss is really easy if you follow one of the golden rules of modern communication: Never comment on another person’s body. Not everyone, however, gets the memo. Cherie Miller, an eating-disorder

She may claim to be short and sweet, but never underestimate the mighty power behind Sabrina Carpenter’s talent. It’s the reason she has catapulted to her earned spot as one of today’s leading pop artists. She proves great things come in small packag

Growing up outside Boston in the late 1980s and early 1990s, I was, by birthright and by accident of history, a fan of the Boston Celtics. At that time, the team, led by Larry Bird, was one of the best ever. During the season, Bird happened to live i

In September 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs was handed the key to New York City at a ceremony in Times Square, an award the mayor’s office called a “symbol of civic recognition and gratitude” for “service to the public and the common good.” A year later, o

Nearly half a billion miles from Earth, a world may be stirring. Our planet is the only one on which we know life exists. But if the basic sciences of chemistry, energy, and biology apply, Jupiter’s moon Europa may be alive as well. NASA aims to star

Anna Sawai could play any role on this earth, or in space. Period pieces or far-future films—she is so talented that she can do anything. Shogun was our first time working together. It was also her first time starring in a samurai drama. The effort s

For New York Climate Week, TIME chief climate officer Shyla Raghav (above, left) led a Sept. 25 panel on energy with (from left) Jon Creyts of Rocky Mountain Institute, Ruth Gratzke of Siemens, Calvin Butler of Exelon, Josh Parker of Nvidia, and Bobb

Many nations keep a nervous eye on U.S. presidential races, but none have as much at stake this time as the Ukrainians. For them, the result could determine how their war with Russia ends, and their leaders have spent months vying for the support of

Moo Deng of Thailand is not your typical A-list celebrity, but she’s certainly being treated like one. Every move she makes is closely watched, each new photo of her fervently discussed. Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspirati

Meaningful change often begins with having the courage and curiosity to ask nonobvious questions. Aisha Nyandoro, the founding CEO of Springboard to Opportunities in Jackson, Miss., has become a national leader in the quest to end generational povert

Since meeting Arthur Mensch, I’ve admired his ability to combine bold vision with execution. Arthur’s work as CEO of Mistral AI, one of a number of startups I have backed in the AI space, has placed him at the intersection of key trends that will mak

Former President Donald Trump has now survived at least two credible assassination attempts this election year. The latest, on Sept. 15 at one of his golf clubs in Florida, was not as close as the one that bloodied him at a Butler, Pa., campaign rall

If you’ve been to a pharmacy to pick up a prescription lately, you might have wanted to bang your head against the wall. Chains and independent pharmacies alike are short-staffed, leading to long lines. Customers are finding empty shelves and chaotic

Residents rescue a man in Slobozia Conachi, Romania, on Sept. 14 amid flooding caused by Storm Boris, which inundated Central and Eastern Europe, displacing tens of thousands and resulting in at least 22 deaths. An International Federation of Red Cro

Jaylen Brown is more than an NBA star; he’s a force for justice and change. Watching him lead the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship in June was inspiring, but what truly stands out is his commitment to uplifting others. In 2023, he signed one of

The fruit vendor Mohamed Bouazizi’s self-immolation 14 years ago inspired Tunisians to topple their longtime dictator and kicked off the 2011 Arab Spring. Of all the countries in the region that caught the revolutionary bug, Tunisia was the only one

Mosquitoes seem to be everywhere this year, and they’re not just a nuisance at outdoor gatherings. Health experts say they’re carrying some serious diseases—a fact that’s hitting home in the U.S., as some towns in Massachusetts have shut down public

Mosquitoes seem to be everywhere this year, and they’re not just a nuisance at outdoor gatherings. Health experts say they’re carrying some serious diseases—a fact that’s hitting home in the U.S., as some towns in Massachusetts have shut down public

There was a moment, in the early days of the pandemic, when employers cared deeply about keeping workers happy. That moment passed for many companies, once quarantine ebbed and pressures from investors made them refocus on their bottom lines. But com

TIME hosted its inaugural TIME100 Women’s Leadership Forum on Sept. 10 in Manhattan, featuring panels on leadership, sports, health care equity, and voting. Left, Brooke Shields; right, Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman; top, TIME editor-in-chief Sam Jacob

A billionaire businessman vs. a career prosecutor and politician; a son of privilege against the daughter of a middle-class single mother; one reckless, one cautious; a former Commander in Chief against the first Black and South Asian woman to claim

In July, I read a study that found texting with a therapist is about as effective as meeting with one over video. I was shocked. How could a strong bond between patient and provider—one of the best predictors of success in therapy—form over text? But

In July, I read a study that found texting with a therapist is about as effective as meeting with one over video. I was shocked. How could a strong bond between patient and provider—one of the best predictors of success in therapy—form over text? But

Not long ago, Monica Cotelingham found herself stuffing cash into a Bitcoin machine at a gas station in suburban Maryland and weeping. Earlier that day, she had received a call from a phone number with the same area code as Cotelingham’s father in Lo

From her breakout role on Riverdale to her star turn in Do Revenge, Camila Mendes is no stranger to playing a seemingly unshakable, popular high school girl with complex emotions and motivations. But sometimes, she says, it can be “exhausting” to gen

TIME hosted its inaugural TIME100 Women’s Leadership Forum on Sept. 10 in Manhattan, featuring panels on leadership, sports, health care equity, and voting. Left, Brooke Shields; right, Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman; top, TIME editor-in-chief Sam Jacob

Kate Winslet loves tables. She loves them so much that the Oscar-winning actor collects them. There is nothing fancy about these antiques, but they enchant her. “It’s the knots and the whorls, the shape and feel,” she says. “They can feel like old fr