What to Know About Hurricane Leslie and Its Path
As Hurricane Leslie continues its journey across the Atlantic, here’s the latest on its trajectory and potential impact. Current StatusAccording to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Leslie is moving northwest at approximately 10 mph. As of 4 a.m. EST Sunday,…
What Harris and Trump Miss About the Border
Remarkably, in the heated lead-up to the U.S. presidential election, “Mexico” is barely mentioned. While the southern border and immigration dominate political discourse, Mexico—the other side of the border—seems to have vanished from the conversation. It’s treated as a mythical…
United for Bodily Autonomy: Why Abortion and Trans Rights Activists Are Joining Forces
For Lizette Trujillo, a mother, advocate, and activist, traveling 2,000 miles from Tucson, Arizona, to Washington, D.C., for the Gender Liberation March wasn’t just a cause—it was personal. “I’m the mother of a transgender child, but I’ve also experienced the…
Kendrick Lamar to Headline Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, Sparking Both Celebration and Debate
The announcement that Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February has sparked excitement among fans and controversy among critics. The National Football League (NFL), Roc Nation, and Apple Music…
Revisiting the Tyre Nichols Case as the Federal Trial Begins
As the trial begins for three former police officers charged in the tragic death of Tyre Nichols, a young Black man whose fatal beating by Memphis police sparked national outrage, the case once again draws attention to systemic issues of…
Tech CEOs Say Ethical AI and Innovation Go Hand in Hand
At this year’s TIME100 Summit, leaders from both start-ups and major tech corporations gathered to discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI)—and how to ensure its ethical development. The conversation, which took place just before a high-profile debate on…
Nassau County Implements Controversial Mask Ban, a First Post-Pandemic
In a landmark move, Nassau County, New York, has enacted a ban on face masks, marking the first such legislation in the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective immediately, the law criminalizes wearing face masks or coverings that conceal…
New York City Works to Make Public Restrooms Easier to Find with ‘Ur In Luck’ Initiative
Finding a public bathroom in New York City may soon become a lot easier, thanks to a new initiative launched by Mayor Eric Adams. The program, called “Ur In Luck,” aims to expand access to public restrooms across the city’s…
The Unshakeable Resilience of Lahaina, One Year After the Wildfires
Under a glowing Hawaiian sky, the haunting call of a conch shell pierces the air at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park. Known as “Kani Ka Pū,” it signals the beginning of a solemn gathering. Hundreds of surfers and outrigger canoe paddlers take…
Ferguson Taught Me That I Belong
I’ll never forget where I was on August 9, 2014. I was at my desk at the bank, scrolling through Twitter during a break from helping customers navigate the financial strain of their mortgages. I wasn’t prepared for what I…
New CDC Regulations Simplify Flying With Your Dog Starting August 2024
Flying to the United States with your furry friend just got easier. Beginning August 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement new rules designed to simplify the process for pet owners traveling with dogs from…
How to Prepare for Tornado Season: Staying Safe in an Active Tornado Year
This year has seen one of the most active tornado seasons in recorded history in the U.S. Between January and June 2024, there were around 1,250 tornadoes, ranking third for the most tornadoes in that period, just behind 2011’s 1,398…