The 10 Best Books of 2025
From ‘Heart the Lover’ to ‘A Marriage at Sea,’ here are our books editor’s picks for the best of the year.
Time - 2025-12-09 19:58:13
Trump Escalates Attacks on European Allies as They Warn Against 'Unacceptable' U.S. Interference
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his criticism of Europe as European leaders push back on his new national security strategy.
Time - 2025-12-09 19:18:19
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Zelensky to Sign Peace Deal: 'Russia Has the Upper Hand'
Zelensky has responded to the mounting pressure, reiterating that Ukraine will not concede land to its “aggressor.”
Time - 2025-12-09 18:54:31
Your Bedroom Probably Isn't Dark Enough
A surprisingly small amount of light in your room may have detrimental effects, research suggests.
Time - 2025-12-09 17:57:41
Inside Fei-Fei Li’s Plan to Build AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
The AI pioneer’s new startup, World Labs, is betting that machines can learn to build infinite, on-demand virtual worlds.
Time - 2025-12-09 17:02:14
A'ja Wilson Is TIME's 2025 Athlete of the Year
Her fourth MVP award. Her third WNBA title. It was a very good year
Time - 2025-12-09 13:58:45
U.S. Showing Signs of ‘Rapid Authoritarian Shift,’ Civic Freedoms Report Warns
Civic freedoms in the U.S. have declined in the wake of President Donald Trump’s return to office, the annual report from CIVICUS found.
Time - 2025-12-09 13:57:00
Why Mike Johnson Is Miserable and Many House Republicans Are Furious
The House Speaker is losing control of his caucus. But who would replace him?
Time - 2025-12-09 12:00:00
In Places Trump Has Touted Bringing Peace, Conflict Still Rages
The self-styled “President of Peace” touts ending conflicts around the world. Renewed fighting in Cambodia is just the latest example of how many actually remain unresolved.
Time - 2025-12-09 11:55:00
Why Young People are Struggling to Communicate
Students’ communication skills are eroding at an accelerating rate warn Stanford lecturers Rachel Konrad and Matt Abrahams.
Time - 2025-12-09 11:15:00