August 31, 2026

One Dead, 15 People Unaccounted For After Flash Flooding at the Grand Canyon

Park officials and weather officials in Arizona warn that more flash floods could occur. August 31, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/31/grand-canyon-flash-flood/
August 31, 2026

The Economics of Public Grocery Stores

Public grocery stores “hold out the promise of a healthier population and a more productive labor force,” writes Joseph E. Stiglitz. August 31, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/31/the-economics-of-public-grocery-stores/
August 31, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran in First Military Action in a Month

Iran reportedly retaliated with missile launches at a U.S. base in Jordan. August 31, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/31/us-iran-strikes-larak-island/
August 31, 2026

Google Maps Changes ‘Lake Ontario’ to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. Users

The lake will appear as “Lake America” in the U.S. and “Lake Ontario” in Canada, similar to Google’s change for the Gulf of Mexico last year. […]
August 31, 2026

What Is Trump’s U.S. Space Academy?

President Donald Trump has set plans in motion for a first-of-its-kind federal academy dedicated to the future leaders of a new space age. August 31, 2026 […]
August 30, 2026

Doing Random Acts of Kindness Is Good for You

Research indicates that engaging in random acts of kindness boosts happiness in both those who give and those who receive, writes Joan M. Cook. August 30, […]
August 30, 2026

Trump Promises His Venezuela Oil Deal Will Lower Gas Prices. But When?

Developing the country’s vast oil reserves will require significant investment and infrastructure work—and officials have provided no public timeline. August 30, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/29/trump-says-his-venezuela-oil-deal-will-lower-gas-prices-but-when-/
August 29, 2026

Dire Strait: Why Economic Threats Might Escalate the War in Iran

Instead of unclogging Hormuz and bringing Iran to heel, Washington’s so-called “economic D-day” might drive Tehran to double down. August 29, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/29/iran-escalation-trump-economic-war/
August 29, 2026

Therapy Has a Relationship Problem

When therapy mistakes relational distress for dysfunction, it leaves people with fewer meaningful connections and worse mental health, writes David H. Rosmarin. August 29, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/08/29/therapy-has-a-relationship-problem/