SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE – MARCH 2026 PREVIEW

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SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘A New Dawn For The Sahara?’…

Shifting Sands

The Sahara has cycled between eons of bountiful life and arid desolation. What will it mean when the world’s largest desert turns green once again? By Henry Wismayer | Photographs by Marcus Westberg

Modern Moves

Choreography that changed the language of dance, avant-garde costumes by runway designers, music that defined a new American sound. As her company turns 100, an inside look at the enduring world of Martha Graham. Photographs by ioulex | Text by Jacoba Urist

Voice of Deception

She was known as Vicky With Three Kisses—a German radio star whose singing and sweet talk comforted weary Nazi soldiers. She was actually a secret weapon in a little-known Allied propaganda effort. By April White

Paw Patrol

In central Texas, ranchers are beset by threats, from coyotes to drought and foreign competition. To protect their flocks from predators and help preserve their own way of life, they’re turning to the ancient know-how of man’s best friend. By Chris Pomorski | Photographs by Jordan Vonderhaar

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 23, 2026

February 23, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Dollar – In – Decline’. The U.S. currency has lost its dominance. What investors should do now.

The Reign of the Dollar Is Coming to an End. What Investors Can Do About It.

Investment in foreign stocks and debt could be juiced by a falling dollar.

Trump Plans to Double Down on Tariffs After Court Defeat. What’s Ahead for Investors.

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the president’s signature trade policy will stoke further uncertainty and add to the government’s debt.

Want to Win the Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Battle? ‘Walk Away Now.’

Both Netflix and Paramount Skydance are prepared to overpay for Warner Bros. Discovery and take on significant debt.

Does Your Retirement Plan Own a Piece of Your Favorite Football Team?

The NFL loosened ownership rules in 2024. Private-equity firms and institutions like pension funds are now trying to get a piece of the action.

Now Is the Time to Buy Alternative Funds

There’s a strong case for hedging your bets with alts. The question is which kind to buy.

These Dividend Stocks and Funds Are Worth a Trip Abroad

Yields over 4% are plentiful in foreign markets. These stocks and funds look appealing.

This Fintech Uses Blockchain to Streamline Lending. Its Stock Is Up 50% Since Its IPO.

Figure says blockchain technology will slash transaction costs and prove to be a cheaper way to show ownership of assets.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026

‘Murky Waters’ for Global Businesses After Trump’s Tariff Loss

Even after the Supreme Court invalidated many of the levies, foreign leaders and executives assume that U.S. tariffs are here to stay, in one form or another.

Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Venezuela’s Ex-Leader

Iran’s extensive military abilities and network of regional proxies could draw the United States into a prolonged conflict.

Dozens of U.S. Planes Are at Jordan Base, Satellite Images and Flight Data Show

Trump Doubles Down on Closing Tax Loophole on Cheap Imports

Bridge Owner Donated $1 Million to MAGA Group Before Trump Blasted Competitor

The PAC and the White House say the donation had nothing to do with President Trump’s tirade against a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.