English

time.com

Today News

13

Ally of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Demands End to Ban on Social Media Platform X

time.com

A key ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X.

Why Taylor Swift’s Music Makes Us So Emotional

time.com

She sings about things we all experience, her lyrics get imprinted on our brains, and she enjoys messing with us.

12

Can You Eat Cicadas? Yes, and Here’s How to Catch, Clean, and Cook Them

time.com

More than a trillion of the critters are expected to surface in parts of the United States this year in a rare co-emergence event the likes of which hasn’t been seen in over two centuries.

Amid U.S.-China Rivalry, Beijing Agrees to Send Two Furry Diplomats to San Francisco

time.com

It will be San Francisco’s first time hosting the beloved black-and-white bears long-term.

11

The Modi-fication of India Is Almost Complete

time.com

Indians head to the polls on April 19 and are expected to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi another five-year term.

08

The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership

time.com

The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over Israel’s war on Gaza.

07

Apple Pulls Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads From App Store in China After Government Order

time.com

The removal of these foreign platforms—which were already largely inaccessible in China—will make it more difficult for users to circumvent existing restrictions, such as by using VPNs.

06

Israel Attacks Iran, Conflicting Reports Say, Amid Fears of Escalation

time.com

Here’s what we know so far amid fears of conflict escalating in the region.

05

Police Arrest More Than 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University

time.com

New York police removed a pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University, Thursday, and said 108 were charged with trespassing.

04

Argentina Requests to Join NATO as President Milei Seeks to Boost Nation’s Global Prominence

time.com

President Javier Milei aims to boost Argentina’s ties with Western powers and attract investment.

COVID Patient’s Infection Lasts Record 613 Days—and Accumulated Over 50 Mutations

time.com

The 20-month-long infection is the longest known and highlights how prolonged infections enable the pandemic virus to accumulate genetic changes—potentially spawning new variants of concern.

Thursday, Apr 18

23

How AI Is Wreaking Havoc on the Fanbases of Taylor Swift, Drake, and Other Pop Stars

time.com

Music superfans are having trouble telling the difference between their heroes and AI creations.

22

The Chilling True Story Behind Hulu Crime Drama Under the Bridge

time.com

Hulu's new true-crime miniseries dramatizes the before and after of 14-year-old Reena Virk's 1997 murder in British Columbia.

21

Allman Brothers Band Co-Founder and Legendary Guitarist Dickey Betts Dies at 80

time.com

Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80.

The Swifties Who Turned Their Fandom Into a Career

time.com

Bonny Barker and Emily Hunt have gained an online following making videos about Taylor Swift, turning a fun side hobby to a full-time career.

19

FCC Investigating 911 Cell Service Outages Across Four States

time.com

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating after outages impacted 911 call service in multiple states.

Doctors Need to Get Better at Recognizing Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

time.com

Whether fictional or fact-based, Munchausen syndrome by proxy grips the public. Media depictions in The Sixth Sense and Sharp Objects and real-life news coverage of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s December 2023 release from jail are hard to look…

Iran Doesn’t Want War

time.com

Despite its attack on Israel, Iran doesn't want an all out war with Israel and the U.S.

18

‘I Cannot Digest That Passover Is Next Week.’ Counting the Days With Rachel Goldberg-Polin

time.com

For the families pressing relentlessly for the release of their loved ones taken hostage on Oct. 7, moving forward is a contradiction.

17

Two Endangered Ferrets Cloned From Genes of Critter Frozen in 1980s

time.com

(CHEYENNE, Wyo.) — Two more black-footed ferrets have been cloned from the genes used for the first clone of an endangered species in the U.S., bringing to three the number of slinky predators genetically identical to one of the last such…

Prince William Accepts Gift for Kate Middleton at First Public Engagement Since Cancer Reveal

time.com

Prince William made his first official public appearance since his wife, Kate Middleton, revealed her cancer diagnosis.

Positive Economic Data Is Still Hiding Bleak Reality for Families

time.com

While the U.S. economy seems to have dodged a recession, many families are struggling without reliable, affordable childcare.

2 Jurors Dismissed in Trump Hush Money Trial as Prosecutors Ask for Trump to Face Contempt

time.com

Two jurors in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial were dismissed on Thursday.

Reinstating the SATs Will Only Make Rich Kids Richer

time.com

The SATs are back. It is higher education’s latest cash grab, writes Evan Mandery.

15

Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.

time.com

President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family as he aims to marginalize Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Prince Harry Marks Significant Date When Officially Changing Primary Residence to U.S.

time.com

Prince Harry officially listed his place of residence as the U.S. for the first time, alongside a significant date.

14

Scotland Pauses Prescribing Puberty Blockers to Under-18s

time.com

Scotland’s only gender identity clinic for young people has paused prescribing puberty blockers for new patients under 18 years old.

Taylor Swift Isn’t the Economic Force. It’s Her Fans

time.com

Women today want content that speaks to their lived experiences. And they’re willing to pay for it, too.

13

Why Asian Allies Are Wary of the U.S. Election—and Why Experts Say They Don’t Need to Be

time.com

U.S. allies around the world are wary of the upcoming presidential election. Here’s why experts think those in Asia may have less to worry about.

Imagining a Free Palestine

time.com

In the continuous grief of watching Israel's bombardment of Gaza, I have begun reimagining what a Palestinian future looks like.