“From America to Algeria, dangerous blazes are occurring around the world, giving us a glimpse into an age ablaze,” writes John Valliant. August 8, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/08/what-happens-when-the-world-is-on-fire/

Presence isn’t something you achieve. It’s what’s left when everything else falls away, writes Dr. Lucy McBride. August 8, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/08/what-loss-teaches-us-about-living/

A family is suddenly trapped inside their home by mysterious forces and have to fight for survival August 8, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/07/the-last-house-ending/

It will be the best solar eclipse visible from the U.K. and Ireland so far this century, experts say. Here’s how to best view it. August […]

The country’s largest state is still trying to address climate change—and the direction couldn’t be more different from the signal out of D.C. August 8, 2026 […]

The Netflix K-drama combines charming small town romance and crime drama for a satisfying tale of love against all odds August 8, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/07/our-sticky-love-k-drama-ending/

A new kit, LymeAlert, tells you in minutes whether ticks carry the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. August 7, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/07/lymealert-at-home-tick-test-lyme-disease/

While AI may transform how students learn, it is unlikely to address underlying inequalities that shape educational achievement, argues Sonia Murrow. August 7, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/07/ai-won-t-fix-american-education/

A teenage boy shot and killed at least seven people and wounded more than 20 others on Friday before taking his own life August 7, 2026 […]