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When Is the Best Time to See Peak Fall Foliage? ↗

Climate change is making it harder to predict the best timing for leaf peeping.

Why the U.S. Bomber Withdrawal From a U.K. Air Base Is Significant ↗

The U.S. has removed all of its bombers from the RAF Fairford base in England, a week after several men were arrested nearby in relation to a suspected terror plot, which the U.K. government believes may be linked to Iran.

Suspected Chinese Foreign Agent Arrested at Los Angeles Airport ↗

The suspect, a 34-year-old from California, was allegedly conducting surveillance on the Taiwanese President’s family.

Cornell President Vows ‘Serious Look’ at Campus Fraternities Amid Sexual Assault Allegations ↗

A civil lawsuit alleging gang rape at Cornell has led the university to promise a "serious look" at its fraternities.

Gambling Is Sending More People to the ER ↗

Recent research suggests that the rise of gambling is leading to a surge of mental-health problems.

The Case Against Wearing Headphones in Public ↗

I stopped wearing headphones during my commute and started noticing my life again, writes Meehika Barua.

Democrats in Key Senate Races Embrace 'Capitalist' Label ↗

Candidates in Michigan, Texas and Florida are making clear they are not socialists

Amid Blue-Wave Panic, Republicans Still Hopeful About New Hampshire ↗

New Hampshire Senate race has become one to watch, as John Sununu tries to outrun Donald Trump’s unpopularity

The G7 Is Releasing Emergency Fuel Reserves. How Much Will It Help Americans? ↗

The International Energy Agency will coordinate the release of 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products over the next four months amid a global fuel shortage.

Your Questions About Voting in the 2026 Midterm Elections, Answered ↗

From using mail-in ballots to finding your polling place, here’s everything you need to know.

We Won't Know the Answers to AI's Most Important Questions Until It's Too Late ↗

"I believe there’s about a 50% chance we all die because of the development of smarter-than-human AI systems," writes Geoffrey Irving.

Why I Bring My Kids to Vote with Me ↗

My kids can’t vote yet, but I’m teaching them why their voices matter, writes Jeanette Senecal.

How to Have More Self-Control ↗

Learning, practicing, and engaging in self-control is essential to leading a good life, writes Joan M. Cook.

Europe’s Approach to Climate Is Entering a New Era ↗

Netflix’s East of Eden Brilliantly Reinterprets ‘Evil’ Cathy—Without Betraying Steinbeck ↗

Zoe Kazan's Netflix series grounds its feminist perspective on one of literature's most maligned characters in a shrewd reading of the novel

Why Are Students Protesting Across France? Escalating Unrest Closes Schools, Leaves Hundreds Injured ↗

The escalating unrest over conditions in the lycée system has forced school closures across France and left hundreds of people injured.

Awe in the Age of AI ↗

"While acknowledging the amazing capacity of AI, we shouldn’t lose sight of the irreplaceable value of human-generated awe," writes Arianna Huffington.

Why the Trump Administration Is Being Accused of Interfering in Brazil's Election ↗

Brazilians are heading to the polls in what is set to be a decisive moment for Latin America’s largest nation, but the event has been clouded by accusations that the Trump Administration is attempting to overexert its influence.

Speakers at TIME Impact Dinner Discuss Empowering and Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence ↗

Donna Ferrato, Tommi Vincent, Troy Vincent, and Ashley Judd on what it takes to support survivors—and why doing so is as important than ever.

What to Know About the Dengue Outbreak in the U.S. ↗

The mosquito-borne disease is spreading more than usual in Florida.

Tip Toe Is a Harrowing Melodrama of Queerness and Masculinity in a World Gone Mad ↗

Alan Cumming stars in this harrowing British melodrama about queer liberation and masculinity in crisis

The True Story Behind Iraq War Reconciliation Drama Atonement ↗

A decade after an Iraqi family was caught in a firefight, a U.S. marine sought the surviving members' forgiveness.

The System That Failed Cornell’s Jane Doe ↗

“The Cornell case is not only about the conduct alleged in one lawsuit. It is about a broader failure of prevention, investigation, and accountability,” writes Kendra Barkoff Lamy.

What Martin Luther King Jr.'s Granddaughter's First Vote Is Up Against ↗

“The same forces that worked to keep marginalized groups from the ballot when Dr. King was alive are not gone,” write Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King.

Tennessee Reviews Lethal Injection Process After Botched Execution ↗

Christa Pike, who has been on death row for over 30 years for murder, is the first person in the modern era of the U.S. death penalty to receive lethal injection drugs and survive.

What the Flydubai Incident Reveals About When a Pilot Becomes the Threat ↗

The events of Flydubai flight 1073 have prompted questions over how pilots are screened and whether hardened cockpit doors can spell danger.

What Is the Supreme Court’s ‘Shadow Docket,’ and How Has Trump Used It to Advance His Agenda? ↗

Trump has made significantly more emergency requests to the high court than any other President in recent history. Most of the responses have been favorable.

The True Story Behind Netflix's The Widower and the Many Wives of Thomas Randolph ↗

Thomas Randolph's wives kept dying under mysterious circumstances. Over years, investigators worked to prove a connection.

Cornell Sex Assault Case Raises Questions About Title IX Accountability and New York’s Intoxicated Consent Law ↗

What do universities owe students who report sexual assault—and how does the law determine when someone is too intoxicated to consent?

Mike Flanagan's Timely Carrie Is the First Worthwhile Adaptation in 50 Years ↗

Every adaptation of Stephen King's classic reflects its era. Set in the present, Mike Flanagan's Prime Video series finds monsters everywhere