WEF Founder Klaus Schwab on Global Powers, War, and AI

TIME’s Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs sat down with Professor Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum ahead of its annual January meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the AI revolution, and the perils of polarization. This interview has been edited and condensed. We’re at a moment of crisis now with the war in Europe and the war in the Middle East. From your perspective, how have those events shaped the current moment?

What Happened on May 16

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What to Know About the Protests Outside the DNC

CHICAGO — Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza. Families with babies in strollers, students, elected leaders and others holding signs and flags joined the march to the United Center, where the convention is being held, to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Why It Took So Long to Make Avatar 2

It’s been 13 long years since Avatar—or any other film directed by James Cameron—debuted on the big screen. Hollywood has transformed since then: In 2009, Blockbuster hadn’t even declared bankruptcy yet. Since then, Disney has acquired 20th Century Fox, the studio that financed the first Avatar movie; expensive action films without superheroes now rarely get the green light, unless they star Tom Cruise; and streaming has crippled the movie theater business.

Why Rest Takes Hard Work

There are few things better for us than regular rest. Whether it's breaks during the day, hobbies that take our mind off work, weekly sabbaths or annual vacations, routines that layer periods of work and rest help us be more productive, have more sustainable careers, and enjoy richer and more meaningful lives. Too often, rest gets a bad rap in our always-on, work-obsessed world. It's also the case that learning to rest well is actually hard.

Why So Many People Seem to Have a Freckle on the Wrist

Earlier this week, women on Twitter were shocked to discover a new thing in common: a single, standout freckle on the center of the wrist. More than 12,000 people responded to the original Twitter post identifying this phenomenon, sharing their own photos of their matching freckle. But why do so many people seem to have this same mark — and why there, on the center of the wrist? For answers, TIME turned to Dr.

Why the U.S. Relies So Much on Air Conditioning

If you spent time this summer in the U.S., no matter where you were, chances are you felt some pretty extreme heat. This past July marked the third hottest July in the 128-year temperature record kept by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, behind 1936 (the hottest) and 2012. As heat waves swept the country, eight states endured July temperatures that were among their top-five warmest, including Texas, which had its hottest July ever.

3 green smoothies that promote glowing skin

Not only are they easy to make, but they are also delicious and refreshing. Get started on our journey to glowing skin with these three green smoothies: 1) Green Goddess smoothie ADVERTISEMENT This green smoothie is called the Green Goddess for a reason. It's a potent blend of spinach, avocado, and banana, which are all rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Spinach is a great source of vitamin C and iron, both of which are essential for healthy skin.

8 reasons why Valentine's Day is the worst

All the gifts, flowers, candies, and expensive meals add up and at the end of it all, you're often left feeling the holiday didn't live up to your high expectations. Here are eight reasons why Valentine's Day is the absolute worst. Theres pressure to spend tons of money on cards, gifts, flowers, and candy ADVERTISEMENT And if you're a man, you're likely to spend even more money.

Amtrak crash Philadelphia: 6 dead, dozens injured

An Amtrak train bound for New York City derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, leaving at least six people dead and more than a hundred injured, officials said. The train appeared to go off the tracks while going into a turn about 9:30 p.m., according to the Associated Press, one of whose own staff members happened to be on board. “The front of the train is really mangled,” AP employee Paul Cheung said.