Vol. 2020s · No. 2025 · PRICE 25¢
The 2025 Times
AI-Generated Historical Illustration
January 20, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
A Year of Political and Cultural Transformations
The year 2025 delivered monumental political shifts, technological disruption, and historic pop culture reunions that redefined global conversations. From stadium-shaking concerts to groundbreaking artificial intelligence breakthroughs, it remained an unforgettable chapter in history.
DeepSeek-R1 Shakes Global Tech Markets
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek released its open-weights reasoning model, triggering major stock market shifts and recalibrating the global artificial intelligence landscape.
Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar delivered a fiery, culture-defining halftime performance at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans during Super Bowl LIX.
Also this year
The 97th Academy Awards
March 2, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by Conan O'Brien, cinema's biggest night celebrated peak artistic achievements while Sean Baker's 'Anora' swept top honors.
Los Angeles Palisades Fire Crisis
January 2025 | California, USA
Driven by fierce Santa Ana winds, destructive wildfires swept through Southern California, destroying thousands of structures and prompting massive evacuations.
Oasis Live '25 Reunion Tour
July–August 2025 | UK & Ireland
Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited on stage for the first time in sixteen years, performing sold-out stadium shows across Great Britain and Ireland.
Eurovision Song Contest 2025
May 2025 | Basel, Switzerland
Basel hosted music fans from across the globe for the 69th Eurovision edition following Switzerland's victory the previous year.
Expanded FIFA Club World Cup
June–July 2025 | United States
The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup kicked off in stadiums across North America, showcasing elite international club football talent.