Radical Reformation
The Catholic Church’s progressive revival by Jack Hanson
A Dying Art
The last of the morticians by John Semley
Blue Bowls
On misreading Doris Lessing by Cynthia Zarin
HARPER’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 2026 PREVIEW
COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE – JULY 22, 2026 PREVIEW
COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE: The latest issue features…
Meet Peggy, Britain’s naughtiest dog
Agnes Stamp meets the cereal-snaffling, bed-wrecking, turkey-wrangling miniature bull terrier who took the title—and rounds up the best (or worst) of the rest
The 39 steps to being a good dog owner
From clamping down on begging to sweetening bad breath, William Hanson presents his guide to modern pet-iquette
Ian Seath’s favourite painting
The Royal Kennel Club chairman chooses a work that celebrates canine collaboration with humans
Pup and coming
There have never been so many options for pampering your pooch. Mary Skipwith explores the rapidly evolving world of canine luxury
Country-house treasure
John Goodall marvels at the extensive 18th-century library at Powderham Castle in Devon
The legacy
Kate Green applauds Enid Blyton for dreaming up the spirited adventures of the Famous Five
A power in the landscape
In the first of two articles, John Goodall explores the early history of Curraghmore in Co Waterford, one of Ireland’s great houses
Bone appétit
Why settle for discarded street snacks when there is succulent chicken on the menu, asks Jack Russell Maud Parker Bowles
Interiors
Arabella Youens investigates interiors designed with pets in mind and Amelia Thorpe shares accessories for the (dog) house
Winging it
Why can’t we learn to love the wood pigeon, asks Mark Cocker
You got me there
David Profumo pursues tricky brown trout in a day on the Test
Everything bar the Oompa Loompas
Harry Pearson visits The Oldest Sweet Shop in England, which has traded in treats since 1827
Luxury
Fruity accessories offer rich pickings for Amie Elizabeth White
Colour for all seasons
Kathryn Bradley-Hole admires the spectacular successional planting in the new gardens of The Copper House in Kent
Travel
Steven King savours the spirit of the Hebrides and the natural beauty of the Isle of Harris during a stay at historic Rodel House
Arts & antiques
The rise of service à la russe in the 19th century turned the tables in upper-class British dining, discovers Carla Passino
To say nothing of the dog
Michael Prodger examines the history of canines on canvas and reveals how artists have warmed to Man’s best friend
THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel
The agreement, which officials said would be announced today, is likely to set off a debate on whether the Saudis can be trusted with the technology.
Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Stokes Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race
Rubio Signals No Letup in U.S. Strikes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. attacks would continue as long as Iran tried to control the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that Tehran was “not serious” about diplomacy.
See How Houthis Put the Red Sea, an Alternative Oil Route, at Risk
Saudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the war began. Now Iranian-backed Houthi militants say they intend to block that route.
Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him
Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged the United States to execute an international arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, which New York itself cannot do.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency Just as Prices Are Rising
The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as the war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.
Trump Rejected Nearly 6,000 Clemency Applications Amid Hope of Pardon Wave
Expectations were raised for a raft of pardons in connection with the country’s 250th birthday, but President Trump granted fewer than 20 on July 3.
Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Remain High.
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, promised policies that would give people financial “breathing space.” His opponents are already doling out criticism.
Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has declared a Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening a new front in the war.
U.S. and Iran Launch Attacks for 10th Straight Night
News Analysis
When Protesters Speak, Zelensky Listens, in the Ukrainian Tradition
With anger high over the firing of the defense minister, the president’s office is signaling an openness to compromise.
THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – JULY 27, 2026 PREVIEW
THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest issue cover features “Spa Day,” by Marcellus Hall.
Trump’s War on Journalists
The recent subpoenas of reporters make clear that the President is trying to threaten the press. Few protections are in place to stop him. By Ruth Marcus
How Biden Enabled Israel’s Aggression Toward Gaza—and Iran
Top officials from the previous Administration now express regret over their failure to rein in Netanyahu.
María Corina Machado’s Opposition in Exile
The Venezuelan politician hoped to become her country’s leader with help from the U.S. The Trump Administration had other priorities. By Stephania Taladrid
THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JULY , 20, 2026
Despite New Attacks, U.S. and Iran Signal Glimmers of Hope for Diplomacy
Energy prices rose amid escalating strikes by the U.S. and Iran. Still, both countries’ top diplomats indicated that they were open to restarting talks.
Pentagon Identifies Two U.S. Troops Killed in Jordan
Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister
In a day of ceremonies, King Charles III formally asked Andy Burnham to form a new government. He is Britain’s seventh leader in a decade.
Trump Says New Air Force One Will Be Taken Out of Service to Be ‘Maxed Out’
The Qatari-donated plane has been under scrutiny over whether it is fitted with sufficient defensive capabilities to adequately protect the president.
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- JULY 19, 2026
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 7.19.26 Issue features Jeneen Interlandi on how we’re just beginning to understand how our bacteria are talking to one another; Nathaniel Rich on a multimillion dollar data center heist; Ferris Jabr on trying to build an ecologically responsible garden; and more.
Is Venezuela a Colony Now? A Sovereign State? Modern Empires Rule in Ambiguity.
Occupation is a hassle. Large countries have many new ways to control small ones.
Our Bacteria Are Talking. We’ve Just Begun to Understand What They’re Saying.
The human microbiome is essential to our health, but scientists still know very little about it. Two researchers set out to map this largely uncharted terrain. By Jeneen Interlandi
Some of Us Got Tired of Lionel Messi, but He Won Us Over. Again.
Has any seemingly overhyped phenomenon done a better job living up to the hype? By Sam Anderson and Sara Messinger
Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City is riding high. In an era when the public is sour on politics, recent polls show him actually becoming more popular among New Yorkers. It’s fair to say that some of that is vibes: As the Knicks won the N.B.A. championship, Mamdani became one of the team’s main hype men, basking in the reflected glow of their victory; the World Cup has been a raging success with New York City awash with celebrating fans; Taylor Swift got married in a secret celebration in the most visible of New York venues.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to Wider War After U.S. Troops Are Killed
The U.S. military said it had targeted Iranian forces that were responsible for an attack in Jordan that left two service members dead and one missing.
A Modest Proposal for the Strait Dispute: A Shared Pact Among Gulf States
Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War
Four Iranian attacks in five days have targeted U.S. troops in Jordan, U.S. officials said, including one on Friday that killed two soldiers and left another service member missing.
Russia Batters Kyiv in One of the Largest Missile Assaults of the War
On Saturday, Ukraine hit two warehouses in Russia in strikes that killed at least eight people and injured
DISCOVER MAGAZINE – SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW
Slowing Biological Aging May Be GLP-1 Drugs’ Next Medical Frontier
Learn how studying DNA-based age markers in people with HIV helps us understand how GLP-1 drugs could slow molecular clocks.
The Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid May Have Came From a Rare Class of Meteorites
Learn more about the rare composition of the Chicxulub impactor.
A Full Moon May Hide the Faint Meteors of the 2026 Southern Delta Aquariids — Here’s How to See Them Anyway
1.3 Billion Years Vanished From the Grand Canyon’s Rock Record — a Cold Case That Has Puzzled Geologists Since the 1860s
BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JULY 20, 2026 PREVIEW
BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Software’s Hart Truth’ – AI is eating away at software’s superpower: profit-rich recurring revenue. The good news? Companies – and investors- are starting to adapt.
How to Find the Bargains in the Software Stock Wreckage
AI is eating away at software’s superpower: profit-rich recurring revenue. The good news? Companies—and investors—are starting to adapt.
After an Epic Fall, IBM Faces a Long Road Back to Relevance
The blue chip’s biggest wipeout on record will force the company to reinvent itself—again.
America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors: How to Lift More Women Into Leadership Roles
Barron’s annual ranking of Top 100 Women Advisors shows that most leading female advisors work on teams. That could be a key to attracting more …
NFL Players Targeted in E-Commerce Scheme Using Fake Shopify Stores
The alleged scam, organized by a 24-year-old from Philadelphia, offered athletes ownership of bogus websites as a place to park cash from their lucrative careers.
The Unanswered Questions Driving the Stock Market Drop
The biggest problems aren’t caused by what you don’t know, but what, as Mark Twain put it, “you know for sure that just ain’t so.” And that’s a massive problem for the stock market right now.
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