The year In...A look back at the changes 2025 brough in health, climate, politics, governance—and inside the red border of the TIME cover
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TIME Covers—A new face in the Vatican and a familiar one in the White House. Exciting advances in science and urgent reminders of the climate crisis. Trailblazing leadership in the arts, sports, and business.
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Health—Unraveling progress.
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Climate—The fractured agenda
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Trump—Last year's person of the year spent 2025 testing the limits of his office
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Person of the Year—In a new technological revolution, the Architects of AI drove the economy, shaped geopolitics, and changed the way we interact with the world
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CEO of the Year—Youtube's Neal Mohan
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Athlete of the Year—WNBA star A'ja Wilson
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Entertainer of the Year—Actor Leonardo DiCaprio
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Breakthrough of the Year—KPop Demon Hunters
Best of Culture—The top 10 movies, television shows, books, and albums of 2025
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Movies—1. Nouvelle Vague
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Television—1. Dying For Sex
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Books—1. Heart the Lover
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Albums—1. Getting Killed
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