Solcyré Burga

Solcyré (Sol) Burga is a general assignment reporter at TIME. She covers U.S. news with a focus on student loans and LGBTQ+ issues.

Recent Articles

The Alaskan Town Experiencing 64 Days of Darkness

Utqiaġvik undergoes the unique experience of polar night—which for them is a period of more than 60 days of darkness when the residents live without daylight.

By Solcyré Burga

What Trump's Win Means for Education

Trump has pledged to dismantle the Department of Education, among other things.

By Solcyré Burga

Ted Cruz Wins Re-Election in Texas

Cruz retained his seat, beating back Colin Allred and keeping alive Texas’ streak of not electing a Democratic Senator in more than 30 years.

By Solcyré Burga

See a Map of the 2024 Senate Races

Thirty-four Senate seats are set to be contested this Election Day.

By Solcyré Burga

Americans Worry About Hurricane Recovery

Despite local efforts for recovery, some residents feel frustrated by delays in federal aid.

By Solcyré Burga

How the Electoral College Actually Works

A group of 538 electors are the only people who actually cast their ballot for President due to the Electoral College.

By Solcyré Burga

The Biggest Moments From the 2024 TIME Latino Leaders Celebration

Honorees, including actor Camila Mendes and comedian George Lopez, spoke about heritage and representation at the event in Los Angeles.

By Solcyré Burga / Los Angeles

The Legality of Elon Musk’s Million-Dollar Prize

Experts say that the prize could be a violation of federal law.

By Solcyré Burga

The First Out Trans Lawyer to Argue Before the Supreme Court Is Feeling the Pressure

TIME spoke to Chase Strangio, who will be the first out trans lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court in the case U.S. v. Skrmetti.

By Solcyré Burga

What a Trump or Harris Win Could Mean for Student Loan Forgiveness

Neither Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump have laid out clear policy plans regarding student loans.

By Solcyré Burga

What to Know about the Menendez Brothers Case

During a Wednesday press conference, family members announced a coalition to advocate for “Justice for Erik and Lyle."

By Solcyré Burga

Meet the Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work to “achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.

By Solcyré Burga

How to Help Hurricane Milton Victims

The hurricane impacted communities that were still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which arrived just one week prior.

By Solcyré Burga

Highlights From the Toasts at the TIME100 Next Gala 2024

Nicola Coughlan and Jaylen Brown were among the honorees who gave toasts at a gala for the 2024 TIME100 Next.

By Solcyré Burga , Rebecca Schneid and Olivia B. Waxman

Nicola Coughlan Calls for the U.S. to Stop Sending Arms to Israel

The 'Bridgerton' actor Nicola Coughlan donned an “Artists for Ceasefire pin” on the red carpet of the TIME100 Next Gala

By Solcyré Burga

Contenders for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Institute received 286 nominations this year, but information about potential winners remains tight-lipped.

By Solcyré Burga

Why Tampa Is Especially Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton

The city is especially susceptible to hurricane damage due to its low-lying topography. 

By Solcyré Burga

The 'Love Is Blind' Couples Who Are Still Together

The hit reality dating show has led to many marriages, but many, many more heartbreaks since its premiere in 2020.

By Solcyré Burga

These Products Will Be Impacted by the Dockworkers’ Strike

With a U.S. dockworkers’ strike at major ports from Maine to Texas, these are the products that could be impacted.

By Solcyré Burga

Thousands Report Verizon Power Outages

Downdetector, a website which tracks network outages, tracked more than 100,000 reports of Verizon outages across the U.S. as of 11:15 a.m.

By Solcyré Burga
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