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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- FEBRUARY 8, 2026

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 2.8.26 Issue features Charles Homans on Minneapolis under siege; Dan Kaufman on Trump’s war on federal workers; Hugo Lindgren on the intersection of Wall Street strategies and golf; and more.

Watching America Unravel in Minneapolis

What I saw, as federal agents stormed the city and residents banded together to protect themselves, was a dark, dystopian future becoming reality. By Charles Homans and Philip Montgomery

‘The Biggest Act of Union-Busting in U.S. History’: Trump’s War on Federal Workers

With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor. Did it also start a movement? By Dan Kaufman

Rev. James Martin on Our Moral Duty in Turbulent Times

The author and Jesuit priest discusses human dignity, political divides and how he sees the role of the Catholic Church. By Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 9, 2026

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Robots Get Real’ – The can walk, talk, and even think. Here’s how to invest in the new wave of humanlike robots.

The Robot Revolution Is Real. Tesla, Hyundai, and More Stocks to Play It.

Once the purview of science fiction, automatons are getting closer to reality.

How the Software Panic Hit BDC Stocks—and Why Some Might Be Worth Buying

If marquee, public companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday are getting hammered by concerns about AI, what is the outlook for the dozens of smaller, highly leveraged companies?

Commission-Free Annuities Are on the March. When They Make Sense.

The new annuities can save you money, but they are sold through advisors charging their own fees.

Netflix-Warner Bros. Is a Marriage Made in Competition Heaven

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026

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Why Trump’s Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Voting Have Raised Midterm Fears

President Trump has escalated his language as his administration has taken steps to involve itself more in election matters.

Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.

Several career federal prosecutors in Minnesota balked at a new approach, which they viewed as legally dubious. Many left the office in protest.

Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military

Drug syndicates have used .50-caliber ammunition, produced at a plant owned by the U.S. and smuggled across the border, in attacks on Mexican civilians and the police.

‘I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas

The video clip that President Trump posted in a late-night flurry of social media activity caused an unusually strong and public outcry from members of his own party.