THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- January 11, 2026

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 1.11.26 Issue features Sam Anderson on “The Pitt”; Matthew Shaer on bullying; Pahrul Sehgal on the “masculinity crisis”; and more.

On ‘The Pitt,’ E.R. Doctors Try to Fix This Broken World

Noah Wyle and his castmates turned one harrowing day at an E.R. into an unforgettable season of television. Can they do it again?

The ‘Masculinity Crisis’ Is Real. This Forgotten Book Explains Why.

Why do men find it so hard to connect with other people, and their own emotions? By Parul Sehgal

Could Viral Protest Videos Create a Backlash Against ‘Less Lethal’ Weapons?

They were developed during the civil rights movement to reduce harm, but their rampant use during anti-ICE protests has led to a new kind of violence. By Clayton Dalton

He Tried to Protect His Son From Bullies. He Didn’t Know How Far They Would Go.

After his son was repeatedly attacked, Rick Kuehner reached out to his suburban school, to the police and to other parents. The violence only got worse. By Matthew Shaer

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026

Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor

Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” Now they’ve formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.

Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue

The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for changes in the country.

Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night

Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.

Trump Is the Political Earthquake Shaking Latin America

The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro has divided the region. But every nation wants to avoid being next.

U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria

The airstrikes followed an even larger attack in December to avenge the killing of three Americans last year.

Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments

When the National Portrait Gallery replaced a portrait of President Trump this week, it took down a biography of his first term.