Simmone Shah

Tech Layoffs Set the Clock Ticking for Foreign Workers

U.S. tech companies have relied heavily on foreign workers. Layoffs have thrown those workers' lives into turmoil

How to Vote in the 2022 Midterm Elections

From how to register to what to do if you’re still in line when the polls close, here's everything you need to know about voting.

Why Scientists Want You to Kill Spotted Lanternflies

Sen. Schumer: “We need to stomp out this bug before it spreads, otherwise our farmers and local businesses could face millions in damage."

Why Insulin Is So Expensive in the U.S.—And What the Inflation Reduction Act Does About It

The Inflation Reduction Act works to bring down skyrocketing drug prices. Here's how it will—and won't—help insulin prices.

What We Know So Far About July 4 Highland Park Shooting

Suspect Robert “Bobby” Crimo III seriously considered committing a second attack in Wisconsin, police said. Here's the latest.

San Antonio Migrant Truck Driver Could Face Death

The alleged driver and one other suspect were charged in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants in a truck in San Antonio, Texas. Here's what to know.

What Abortion Safe Haven States Can Do

What the Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Means for Your State

After the Supreme Court's decision, abortion rights will now largely be left up to the states. Here's a breakdown of what that could mean across the country.

The Surprisingly Progressive Promises of General Order No. 3

The language in General Order No. 3 was more progressive than the Emancipation Proclamation that preceded it and the 13th Amendment that followed.

Amber Heard Says She Will Stand by Testimony ‘To My Dying Day’

In an interview with Savannah Guthrie, Amber Heard spoke about her high-profile defamation trial.

Black Americans Share Stories of COVID-19 Grief

Here are the stories of individuals who are trying to move forward without spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings, and children.

Amber Heard Speaks for the First Time About the Johnny Depp Verdict

In her first interview since the verdict of her defamation trial, Amber Heard discussed the social media frenzy that surrounded her case.

Ariana DeBose's Powerful Message to the LGBTQ Community

"I want every single person who identifies as LGBTQ to know that you are loved, you are seen, you are valued, and you do belong."

Felisa Ford: A Virtual History Lesson

Find out why Felisa Ford is one of TIME's Innovative Teachers of the Year.

Jury Finds Amber Heard Defamed Johnny Depp, But Both Awarded Millions in Damages

The jury ruled that Heard defamed Depp on all three counts, awarding Depp $15 million dollars in damages. In Heard’s countersuit, Depp was found guilty of one of three charges, with Heard awarded $2 million dollars in compensatory damages.