Vol. 2010s · No. 2015 · PRICE 25¢
The 2015 Times
AI-Generated Historical Illustration
June 26, 2015 | US Supreme Court
Streaming Supremacy, Viral Debates, and Historic Breakthroughs
In 2015, global milestones in civil rights and space exploration coincided with internet-shaking pop culture moments. From groundbreaking legal decisions to galaxy-far-away blockbusters, it was a year defined by interconnected passion and profound historical shifts.
NASA's New Horizons Flies Past Pluto
After a nine-year journey, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft captured the first detailed high-resolution images of Pluto, revealing a heart-shaped nitrogen glacier.
The Dress Divides the Internet
A washed-out photograph of a laced dress ignited a global debate over whether it was black and blue or white and gold, exposing fascinating quirks in human visual perception.
Also this year
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Breaks Records
December 18, 2015 | Cinema
J.J. Abrams reignited the beloved sci-fi saga, smashing box office records worldwide as original stars reunited alongside a new generation of galactic heroes.
The Paris Climate Agreement Is Adopted
December 12, 2015 | Global Diplomacy
Representatives from 196 nations reached a landmark consensus at COP21 to substantially reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton' Hits Broadway
August 6, 2015 | Broadway Musical
Blending hip-hop with American history, Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary musical opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, transforming modern musical theater.
Kendrick Lamar Releases 'To Pimp a Butterfly'
March 15, 2015 | Hip-Hop / Music
Kendrick Lamar dropped a critically acclaimed masterpiece fusing jazz, funk, and spoken word to confront race, fame, and social injustice in modern America.
The FIFA Corruption Scandal Unfolds
May 27, 2015 | International Sports
Swiss authorities raided a Zurich hotel to arrest top soccer officials, exposing decades of systemic bribery and racketeering within international football's governing body.