THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026

Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Plan to Disarm Hamas

President Trump’s Board of Peace announced an agreement last month that aimed at Hamas giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances

Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.

As U.S. Burns Through Weapons in Iran, Russia and China Are Taking Note

The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.

Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags

The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- AUGUST 9, 2026

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 8.9.26 Issue features Kim Tingley on inflammation as a cause of disease; Heidi Julavits on predicting the weather; Aaron Timms on fans of Anthony Bourdain; and more.

The Gospel According to Anthony Bourdain

Fans of the late writer and chef are cultlike in their devotion. But have they misunderstood his message?

We Thought Tech Would Make War More Precise. We Were Wrong.

Until recently, attacking civilian energy infrastructure was unacceptable. The dynamics of modern war have changed that.

He’s the Most Accomplished Executive in Baseball. The Fans Want Him Gone.

Brian Cashman has presided over four titles and zero losing seasons. Yankees fans demand more.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 10, 2026 PREVIEW

Texas Economic Boom: How AI, Oil, and 'Y'all Street' Are Fueling Historic  Growth - Barron's

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Texas Economic Boom: How AI, Oil, and ‘Y’all Street’ Are Fueling Historic Growth

The New Wild West: Texas Experiments With Raw Capitalism

The state’s light regulation and low taxes are luring dozens of big companies. It’s also setting up a water crisis and a “race to the bottom” in shareholder protections.

SPACs Are Roaring Back. This Red-Hot Stock Is a Cautionary Tale.

Dave lost 97% of its value before a 1-for-32 reverse split. Now the fintech stock has surged back. The story is a warning to investors as SPACs mount a comeback.

These New Drugs Could Fuel Fresh Highs for Biotech and Pharma Stocks

Positive readouts in cancer and cardiac drug trials could keep the rally going. Sizing up the stakes for Merck, Moderna, Summit Therapeutics, and more.

Texas Bets Big on Stock Exchanges

Texas is taking steps toward becoming a rival financial center to New York. It won’t be so easy.

SpaceX Won’t Destroy Telecom—It Will Just Reinvent It

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile shares fell after SpaceX announced plans to launch a mobile offering next year. The drop isn’t warranted.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026

Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms

The move came more than a month before the deadline, reflecting both parties’ eagerness to circumvent a messy fight. The bill heads to the House next.

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance

The Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight as the region awaited a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March

A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.

She Is Russia’s Richest Woman. Her Business Empire Is Going Up in Flames.

As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.

TRAVELLER MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 2026 PREVIEW

National Geographic Traveller (UK) September 2026 issue available on  newsstands now

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Italy’ – Experience a sliver of local life on the Italian islands, whether that means soaking up the art on display in Italy’s first Capital of Contemporary Art or exploring the coral-rich waters of the Tremiti Islands.

Also inside this issue:

Uzbekistan: Unearth the legacy of the Silk Road on a journey in the footsteps of merchants and nomads
Azores:On these remote Atlantic islands, a culture of self-reliance has generated a distinct food culture
Rwanda: Thriving art, food and fashion scenes are putting the spotlight on the capital, Kigali
Lake Titicaca: Experience a homestay with this this high-altitude Peruvian lake’s weaving communities
Music Trips: We round up eight of the best experiences for crate-diggers, opera aficionados and more
Uluru: Hike through the Outback on an Indigenous-led hike ending at Australia’s sacred monolith
Tetouan& Tamuda Bay: Jagged peaks and Mediterranean waters meet in this quiet Moroccan corner
Somerset: In search of the farmers and cider brewers championing the county’s best-loved tipple
Manchester: The Northern powerhouse’s industrial heritage lives on in its booming hotel scene
Boston:Get to know Massachusetts’ capital through its revolutionary heroes and sporting legends 

LITERARY REVIEW OF CANADA – SEPTEMBER 2026 PREVIEW

Front cover by by Sarah Farquhar for September 2026.

LITERARY REVIEW OF CANADA: The latest issue features…

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A bit of welcome news Kyle Wyatt

Homer on the Range

From Sophocles to Danielle Smith Troy Nahumko

Poisoned Ivy

Where does higher education go next? Spencer Morrison

Man of the Hour

Sandford Fleming’s cables and clocks Michael Ledger-Lomas

Ranks and Files

The next move in championship chess Mark Plotkin

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026

U.S. Employers Unexpectedly Cut 23,000 Jobs in July

But the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 4.1 percent. The jobs gains for May and June were also revised down sharply, by a combined 103,000 jobs.

How the Reflecting Pool Came to Mirror Trump’s Washington

A hospitality manager for the Trump Organization traveled to Las Vegas to find a solution to problems at a national landmark. This is the untold back story of the fallout.

Trump Vowed to Thwart Iran’s Nuclear Program. Here’s Where That Stands.

The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.

Iran and Ukraine Aren’t Just Wars About Energy. They’re Wars Targeting Energy.

Until recently, attacking civilian energy infrastructure was unacceptable. The dynamics of modern war have changed that.

SCIENCE MAGAZINE – AUGUST 6, 2026

SCIENCE MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Let Them Roam’ – Understanding Bison population structure can aid restoration.

Genes of an icon

In the DNA of bison, scientists find clues to the animals’ past—and keys to safeguarding their future

Listening to storms as they shake Earth

A network of seismometers measured atmospheric turbulence during Hurricane Isaac’s landfall

What triggered the atmosphere’s great oxygen surge?

Global ice or ocean changes may explain a mysterious lag in the gas’ rise

NASA’s PUNCH punches up space weather forecasts

Satellite quartet demonstrates record-breaking ability to predict solar explosions’ arrivals at Earth

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – AUGUST 8, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Lessons from Chinese AI’

Why AI is a risk to Communist China

It is not as well placed to take advantage of the technology as many people think

How AI is breaking the British state

Equipped with models and agents, citizens could bring government to a halt

Gulf states should make a deal with Iran on Hormuz

How to make Iranian blackmail less painful

Governments are making a dangerous bet on the AI boom

To see why, look to the bond markets

Republicans and Democrats uniting against animal testing are wrong

Experimenting on animals remains essential for human well-being

How to end Sudan’s brutal, forgotten conflict

There is a sliver of a chance of a ceasefire. It must be grabbed

TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT – AUGUST 7, 2026 PREVIEW

TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT: The latest issue features

The ruin of Britain?

What happened when the Romans left By Michael Wood

Do the right thing

The case for and against realism in US foreign policy By Sam Freedman

Showdowns and shootouts

The song remains: Christopher Nolan’s version of Homer By A. E. Stallings

Writing from fiction

A flâneur’s journey through Paris and the self By Michael Caines

Englished Homer

The enduring influence of the classical epics By Peter McDonald

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