TIME is reporting that it has introduced the 2026 TIME100 Next, a list of emerging leaders it says best represent the stories shaping the world.

TIME is reporting that television networks have resumed White House pool coverage, though with a caveat. It said two people familiar with the situation told TIME that coverage will be decided on a day-by-day basis moving forward amid ongoing uncertainty over CNN's access.

TIME is reporting that a reported breach at the Pentagon's massive personnel database exposed sensitive personal information of current and former military personnel.

TIME is reporting that a SpaceX Starship rocket officially reached orbit, a long-promised achievement it said carries significance as the company pursues the moon and Mars as long-term goals.

TIME is reporting that the Trump Administration says its new rollback of fuel economy standards will reduce car prices. It said Americans' savings down the road will depend on broader economic conditions and fuel costs.

Separately, TIME is reporting that Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, whom Democrats fear might join the GOP, is targeting Republican donors with "reject Socialism" emails ahead of a possible re-election bid in 2028.

TIME also is reporting on Google's shift from search results toward AI conversations, raising questions about what happens to the websites that supply the answers. It said Google is making the leap easier.

In other items, TIME is reporting on why readers should make a "reverse bucket list," giving a "maybe someday" list a break and celebrating what has already happened. It also published a column arguing that being a good friend means being conscious of what one's choices cost other people, and a guide to the 50 most anticipated books of fall 2026.