TIME’s senior sports correspondent Sean Gregory gets a taste of Olympic training by participating in various Olympic sports alongside Olympians.
Olympic Games Could Derail Kamala Harris’ Rising Momentum
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. There’s no denying …
Will Train Disruptions and Weather Affect Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony?
The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is scheduled for Friday, July 26. Instead of a traditional march into a stadium, around 6,800 athletes will …
VP Candidate’s Name Changes: From Bowman to Hamel to Vance
The Republican vice presidential nominee has changed his first, middle, and last names at different points throughout his life, leading to a variety of ways …
Deadpool & Wolverine: Exploring the Significance of Wolverine’s Battles with Deadpool and Sabertooth
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine. In , which hit theaters on July 26, the titular characters finally make their long-awaited debut …
Martin Indyk, Former US Ambassador to Israel and Middle East Peace Negotiator, Dies at 73
NORWICH, Conn. — Martin S. Indyk, a veteran diplomat, author, and leader at prominent U.S. think tanks who dedicated years to finding a path toward …
Five of the Most Unusual Sports in Olympic History
There will be 32 sports at the (Jul. 26-Aug. 11). While some events—such as , , and —date back to , there are some newer …
Trump’s Ear Injury: What We Know and Don’t Know
Trump’s ear wound from on July 13 quickly became for many of his supporters, and a grim reminder of political violence in the U.S. But …
Kamala Harris Faces Pressure to Define Herself Before Republicans Do
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Before Joe Biden …
How Trump’s Denial of Project 2025 Increased Its Visibility
Donald Trump has a knack for marketing, but he may have made a misstep with Project 2025, a detailed plan for a second Trump presidency. …
Paris Olympic Athletes Face Concerns Over Seine Water Quality
The Olympics are known for surprises. For marathon swimmers and triathletes, one of those surprises could be the venue, which is often an ocean, lake …
Aranya: A Seaside Retreat for China’s “Lie Flat” Generation
The coastal community of Aranya, located about 2.5 hours from Beijing by high-speed rail, is attracting young Chinese with its minimalist design and tranquil atmosphere. …
Biden Announces Retirement from Politics, Endorses Harris for President
Throughout history, numerous speeches have been delivered from the Oval Office. However, President Joe Biden’s address on Wednesday night, shortly after announcing his withdrawal from …
Harris Addresses Historically Black Sorority, Stresses Importance of Mobilization
Loud applause filled the massive convention hall in Indianapolis on Wednesday as Vice President Kamala Harris approached the microphone. Harris, who had agreed to address …
What Factors Determine Passport Strength?
The Henley Passport Index for 2024 on Tuesday. Once again, Singapore was crowned the world’s most powerful passport, scoring highly on metrics like visa-free access …
Protests Erupt in D.C. During Netanyahu’s Visit
(WASHINGTON) — Hundreds of protesters gathered Wednesday near the Capitol building, condemning Israel’s military operation in Gaza and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of …
Netanyahu’s Views Don’t Reflect All Israelis
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, he will present himself as the voice of Israel. However, an Israeli man …
Veep Showrunner: We Weren’t Predicting the Future, Just Reflecting the Dismal State of Politics
The timing, when you think about it, was funnier than anything he wrote for Studio 60. A scant few hours before President Joe Biden withdrew …
Will Trump Debate Kamala Harris? The Latest on Presidential Debates
Donald Trump previously agreed to a second debate with Joe Biden, scheduled for September 10th on ABC News. However, there is now much speculation about …
AI Testing’s English-Only Focus Creates Risks
Over the past year, governments, academia, and industry have invested significantly in researching the potential harms of advanced AI. However, a crucial factor often overlooked …