The New York Times Magazine – Feb. 2, 2025

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (February 1, 2025): The 2.2.25 Issue features Charles Homans on Trump supporters’ wishes for his return to power; James Forman Jr. on the emptying on America’s youth prisons; C.J. Chivers on invasive crabs in New England; and more.

What Trump’s Supporters Want for the Future of America

Scenes from a return to power in Washington.

Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them.

America’s Northeastern coast has been overrun by crabs from Europe and Asia. Luckily, they’re delicious.

‘The Return of the King’: Trump Embraces Trappings of the Throne

Restored to power, President Trump claimed that God put him there and asserted the right to single-handedly redraw the world map as he sees fit.

Literary Review Magazine – February 2025 Preview

A Quiet Evening: The Travels of Norman Lewis by John Hatt (ed) - review by  Nicholas Rankin

LITERARY REVIEW (February 1, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Sebald’s Critical Eye’…

A Quiet Evening

The Travels of Norman Lewis by John Hatt (ed) – review by Nicholas Rankin

Hitler’s Royal Welcome

The Hohenzollerns and the Nazis: A History of Collaboration By Stephan Malinowski (Translated from German by Jefferson Chase)

Number-Cruncher of Nineveh

The Library of Ancient Wisdom: Mesopotamia and the Making of History By Selena Wisnom

Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History By Moudhy Al-Rashid

Barron’s Magazine – February 3, 2025 Preview

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (February 1, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The AI Reset’ ….

After DeepSeek, Tech Stocks Still Win. Here’s How AI Is Getting Reset.

DeepSeek could spark a shift from hardware to software, similar to what happened to traditional computing beginning in the 1990s.

After DeepSeek: The Mag 7 Will Bend, Not Break

News of a cheaper AI model exposes vulnerabilities for Nvidia, Amazon.com, Alphabet, and other hot-shot companies. Here’s why Wall Street’s concerns might be overblown.

The LA Fires Burned Thousands of Homes. Insurers Saw the Risks Coming.

What made the wildfires devastating was their path through the Palisades, where home values hover around $3.4 million and aging structures were tightly packed in a recognized high-risk fire zone.

New Rules Take Effect for Inherited IRAs. It’s Still a Mess.

Heirs may be able to avoid a big tax hit by following certain withdrawal strategies.

The New York Times – Saturday, February 1, 2025

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Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses

Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.

Trump Will Hit Mexico, Canada and China With Tariffs

The White House said it would move forward with levies on America’s largest trading partners on Saturday.

Immigrant Communities in Hiding: ‘People Think ICE Is Everywhere’

Schools, churches and shops are feeling the chilling effect of the fear of deportation. One minister said fewer congregants were showing up for services.

Trump Officials Fire Jan. 6 Prosecutors and Plan Possible F.B.I. Purge

The prosecutor firings and a move to scrutinize thousands of F.B.I. agents were a powerful indication that the president has few qualms deploying federal law enforcement to punish perceived enemies.