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“You play it, you breathe it, you live it, you love it. Even those who never pick up a ball catch Knicks fever.” TIME’s new cover: Why the first New York Knicks championship since 1973 means everything to New Yorkers. time.com/article/2026/0… Photo-illustration by Neil Jamieson for TIME

Trump lashes out at ‘meaningless’ Senate rebuke over Iran war time.com/article/2026/0…

Mamdani endorsements sweep New York primaries in blow to establishment Democrats time.com/article/2026/0…

Congress is poised to pass what would be the largest housing package to be signed into law in decades. Here's what's in the bill—and how it could impact the housing market. time.com/article/2026/0…

You could have the opportunity to see an unpredictable meteor shower at its peak this week. time.com/article/2026/0…

In a rare display of bipartisanship, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a sweeping housing bill—with only five Senators voting against the measure. Here's what each of them have said about the bill. time.com/article/2026/0…

Four athletes, executives, and entrepreneurs convened at a TIME100 Talk in Cannes on Monday to discuss how sports has become one of the world's most powerful engines of culture and connection—and why athletes are increasingly extending their influence as entrepreneurs, storytellers, and leaders. (Presented by @Qualcomm) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Qualcomm Inc. @donnymac discussed how his company utilizes high-profile sports sponsorships to build global awareness. Read more: time.com/article/2026/0…

For Gabby George, the intersection of business and sports is especially important when it comes to sustaining the rapid growth of women's sports. (Presented by @Qualcomm) The WNBA has been described by industry analysts as the fastest-growing brand in professional sports, and the World Economic Forum last year found that sponsorships are growing 50% faster for women’s leagues than men’s leagues. At a TIME100 Talks event at Cannes this week, George said that in order to make these women’s leagues “sustainable,” brands need to focus on athletes on a personal level—especially since many women’s soccer fans follow both the clubs and the individual players.

During a TIME100 Talk in Cannes on Monday about sports and culture (presented by @Qualcomm), Doriane Pin — who made motorsport history by becoming the first female driver to pilot a Mercedes-AMG F1 car — said brands and sponsors play a fundamental role in helping athletes tell their stories.

After retiring from the NBA, Carmelo Anthony now oversees a portfolio of business ventures, including a venture capital firm, media production company, and fashion brand. (Presented by @Qualcomm) At a TIME100 Talk this week in Cannes, he shared how he found that the skills he honed as an athlete were transferable to his entrepreneurship endeavors. As a professional athlete, “there’s no way you cannot deal with the business side” of the sport, he explained. Read more: time.com/article/2026/0…

Athletes, entrepreneurs, and marketing officers came together for a TIME100 Talks panel discussion in Cannes on Tuesday to discuss the importance of storytelling within global sports branding time-magazine.visitlink.me/BqehF_

"Let’s call it a Red State Reset." @Philip_Elliott explains why Ohio is worth watching for the D.C. Brief time.com/article/2026/0…

The next prime minister is expected to inherit a number of issues when it comes to climate and energy policy time-magazine.visitlink.me/n7Bz1n

When it comes to AI, “there are a lot of pressures on creatives … and at the same time, there’s a real need for brands and leaders to protect the creative process,” says Pacsun CEO Brieane Olson at Cannes Lions.

At Cannes Lions, Gabby George — defender for Women's Super League club Manchester United — says social media is vital for increasing access to women’s sports.

In a recent episode of the podcast “Can’t Be Censored,” Tucker Carlson said “there’s no chance I would support the Republican party” in the November midterm elections time-magazine.visitlink.me/coZ3uu

Once again, the nation’s signature swing state will be a key to this fall’s election cycle, and the outcomes here in November’s midterms will offer an early answer to some big questions looming over 2028. time.com/article/2026/0…

Fifteen executives from the tech and business sectors gathered in Cannes, France to discuss strategies for creating a healthier digital world for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. But the conversation ended up concluding that the online world is currently unhealthy for every age group. time.com/article/2026/0…

"Greenspan’s life, and indeed his impact, was so much bigger than his resume," writes John Hope Bryant. time.com/article/2026/0…

Norway’s "U-turn" on screen-based learning holds lessons for American readers. time.com/article/2026/0…