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Brigitte Bardot, Icon and Provocateur, Dead at 91
Brigitte Bardot’s legacy spans stardom, animal activism, and far-right controversy in France.
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From Musk to Kimmel, a Look at Trump's Biggest Feuds of 2025
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Trump Hosts Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago as Russia Steps Up Attacks
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The 38 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026

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From 'The Moment' to 'The Drama,' here are the most anticipated movies of 2026

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Person of the Year 2025: The Architects of AI

The Architects of AI drove the economy, shaped geopolitics, and changed the way we interact with the world.

People

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The Architects of AI
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Neal Mohan

Voices

Holiday Music Charts Are Stuck in the Past
- ByTaylor Crumpton
Why Iran Is Going After Its Best
- ByBobby Ghosh
Corporate Impact is Here to Stay
- ByGreg Behrman
The Hidden Danger Inside AI Toys for Kids
- ByDr. Dana Suskind

The Future of Living

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4 of the Strangest AI Moments in 2025
by Tharin Pillay
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How Christian Leaders Are Challenging the AI Boom
by Andrew R. Chow
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5 AI Developments That Reshaped 2025
by Nikita Ostrovsky

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4 of the Strangest AI Moments in 2025

by Tharin Pillay

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5 AI Developments That Reshaped 2025

by Nikita Ostrovsky

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How Christian Leaders Are Challenging the AI Boom

by Andrew R. Chow

Tech
Trump's Energy Secretary Wants Data Centers Everywhere
by Andrew R. Chow
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Trump Bets on AI—and Risks Alienating His Base
by Andrew R. Chow
Tech
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Trump's Energy Secretary Wants Data Centers Everywhere
by Andrew R. Chow
Tech
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Trump Bets on AI—and Risks Alienating His Base
by Andrew R. Chow
Tech
Ideas
How Workers Will Adapt in the AI Era
by Lareina Yee and Anu Madgavkar
Ideas
Tech
OpenAI Is Testing AI’s Scientific Ambitions
by Nikita Ostrovsky
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Health

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12 Communication Habits to Ditch in 2026
by Angela Haupt
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The Best Question to Ask at a Party
by Angela Haupt
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What to Say When You Get a Gift You Hate
by Angela Haupt

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12 Communication Habits to Ditch in 2026

by Angela Haupt

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What to Say When You Get a Gift You Hate

by Angela Haupt

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The Best Question to Ask at a Party

by Angela Haupt

Health
Wegovy Now Comes in a Pill
by Alice Park
Health
Health
The Best Years of Your Life Are Probably Still Ahead
by Angela Haupt
Health
Health
Wegovy Now Comes in a Pill
by Alice Park
Health
Health
The Best Years of Your Life Are Probably Still Ahead
by Angela Haupt
Health
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8 Ways to Stay Healthy As You Age
by Veronique Greenwood
Health
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How to Die Young at a Very Old Age
by Dominique Mosbergen
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Climate

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How 2025 Broke The Traditional Climate Agenda
by Justin Worland
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The Clean Energy Boom You Missed This Year
by Simmone Shah
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What Climate Change Means for White Christmases
by Simmone Shah

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How 2025 Broke The Traditional Climate Agenda

by Justin Worland

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What Climate Change Means for White Christmases

by Simmone Shah

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The Clean Energy Boom You Missed This Year

by Simmone Shah

Climate
AI Is Great for Utilities. It’s Also a Political Headache
by Justin Worland
Climate
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The History—and Future—of Thanksgiving Storms
by Simmone Shah
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AI Is Great for Utilities. It’s Also a Political Headache
by Justin Worland
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The History—and Future—of Thanksgiving Storms
by Simmone Shah
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What Climate Change Means For Your Thanksgiving Dinner
by Simmone Shah
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Climate
Why War Is So Bad For Emissions
by Simmone Shah
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Entertainment

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Brigitte Bardot, Icon and Provocateur, Dead at 91
by Veronique Greenwood
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The 43 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026
by Lucy Ford
Claire Folger—Netflix, Courtesy A24 (2), Macall Polay—20th Century, Melinda Sue Gordon—Universal Pictures, Courtesy Pixar, Niko Tavernise—Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment, Courtesy Warner Bros., Miya Mizuno—Sony
The 38 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
by Ben Rosenstock

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Brigitte Bardot, Icon and Provocateur, Dead at 91

by Veronique Greenwood

Claire Folger—Netflix, Courtesy A24 (2), Macall Polay—20th Century, Melinda Sue Gordon—Universal Pictures, Courtesy Pixar, Niko Tavernise—Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment, Courtesy Warner Bros., Miya Mizuno—Sony

The 38 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026

by Ben Rosenstock

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The 43 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026

by Lucy Ford

Entertainment
'Stranger Things' Peaked Too Early
by Judy Berman
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The True Story Behind Marty Supreme
by Olivia B. Waxman
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'Stranger Things' Peaked Too Early
by Judy Berman
Entertainment
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The True Story Behind Marty Supreme
by Olivia B. Waxman
Entertainment
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'Song Sung Blue' Is a Crowdpleaser in the Best Way
by Stephanie Zacharek
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Review: The Testament of Ann Lee
by Stephanie Zacharek
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Person of the Year

The Story Behind TIME’s 2025 POY Covers
by D.W. Pine
Behind the Scenes of Person of the Year 2025
by Sam Jacobs
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Person of the Year 2025: The Architects of AI
by Charlie Campbell, Andrew R. Chow and Billy Perrigo

The Story Behind TIME’s 2025 POY Covers

by D.W. Pine

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Person of the Year 2025: The Architects of AI

by Charlie Campbell, Andrew R. Chow and Billy Perrigo

Behind the Scenes of Person of the Year 2025

by Sam Jacobs

World
Why the Architects of AI Are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year
by Sam Jacobs
World
Entertainment
KPop Demon Hunters Is TIME's 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
by Eliza Berman
Entertainment
World
Why the Architects of AI Are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year
by Sam Jacobs
World
Entertainment
KPop Demon Hunters Is TIME's 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
by Eliza Berman
Entertainment
Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio Is TIME's 2025 Entertainer of the Year
by Stephanie Zacharek / Los Angeles
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Business
Neal Mohan: CEO of the Year 2025
by Belinda Luscombe / San Bruno, Calif.
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