A new study suggests that certain songs may have analgesic effects. October 9, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/10/09/favorite-song-pain-relief/

Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello convened the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Jack Black and more musicians to channel protest through song. October 9, […]

South Korea and Ukraine must look beyond the diplomatic dispute over North Korean prisoners of war to protect their partnership. October 9, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/10/09/south-korea-ukraine-diplomatic-crisis-north-korean-prisoners-of-war-zelensky/

Chris Rock’s movie about an actor trying to make it in Hollywood channels an almost existential longing that goes beyond garden-variety neediness.. October 9, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/10/01/misty-green-review/

New research shared exclusively with TIME shows chatbots are good at spotting distress, but frequently fail to refer users to resources October 9, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/10/09/chatbots-suicide-research/

The Administration said it is suspending green cards for Microsoft and other companies and probing nine universities over alleged visa fraud. October 9, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/10/09/us-immigration-visa-fraud-green-card-h1b-j1-microsoft-adobe/

“National outrage helps shake people up enough to pay attention,” writes Tarana Burke. “But culture won’t shift just because we change laws and elect better politicians.” […]

“Here’s how the looming healthcare hike will impact insurance costs, wherever you get your coverage,” write Neale Mahoney and Abigail Sanchez. October 9, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/10/08/the-great-healthcare-cost-hike-is-here/

An experimental therapy addresses aging cells in the eye that can lead to vision loss. October 9, 2026 https://time.com/article/2026/10/08/eye-cells-rejuvenated-for-the-first-time-in-people/