THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- MARCH 29, 2026

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 3.29.26 Issue features Blair Braverman on leaving her life of dog sled racing; Maggie Shipstead on bringing her mother’s ashes to Antarctica; Kevin Fedarko on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim; Taffy Brodesser-Akner on teaching her son to take a vacation; and more.

The Iran War is Revealing the Messy Middle of Our Renewable Energy Transition

When the world map of literal power changes, the political hierarchy shifts, too.

Every Pentagon Has Its Buzzword. For Hegseth’s, It’s ‘Lethality.’

It’s blunt instead of vague, brash instead of evasive, bold instead of cautious. And yet the word obfuscates as much as old defense jargon. By Nitsuh Abebe

‘A Mass Disaster Nonstop’: Inside the Turmoil at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s C.D.C.

Forty-three current and former C.D.C. employees on the changes they say are replacing science with ideology — and making Americans more vulnerable. By Jeneen Interlandi

The Epstein Scandal Has Reached the Far-Right Meme Stage

Once the Epstein files transitioned from an abstract concept to a real-world event, it became more difficult for fringe conspiracy theorists to control the story.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – MARCH 30, 2026 PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘AI’s Hazy Days’ – Tech investing has been turned upside down as artificial intelligence rewrites the rules of business. our Tech Roundtable offers 15 stocks for the new world.

Tech Investing Seems Broken. Our Roundtable Pros on 15 Stock Picks to Fix Your Portfolio.

The battle over AI is playing out in real-time on Wall Street, leaving tech investors bruised and battered. Our Tech Roundtable on stocks for the new world.

Buy UPS. Better Days Await the Stock.

The iconic shipping company hasn’t given investors much to celebrate recently. But headwinds are turning to tailwinds.

Not Worried About an Oil Shock? Chevron CEO, Other Energy Execs Sure Are.

The energy industry is just starting to grapple with the huge toll of the Iran war.

Retirement Savers, Here’s How to Find a Trusted Advisor

A federal rule aiming to protect retirement investors has been officially scrapped. Take these steps to find an advisor you can trust.

The Oil Shock Is Just the Start. Why Inflation Could Reach 4%—and Stay High for Years.

Even if oil prices fall sharply, inflation probably won‘t return to the Fed‘s 2% target for at least several years, due to structural changes in the U.S. economy.

Private Equity’s Push for Small Investors Is ‘Scandalous,’ Says Value Maven Chris Davis

The value maven decried high fees, high leverage, and dangerous lockups. Plus, why he likes Capital One, Chubb, and Tyson.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026

Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out’: A Portrait of Trump at War

President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects.

Iran-Backed Houthis Enter War With Missile Attack on Israel

The attack by the militant group in Yemen appeared to open another front in the spiraling war in the Middle East.

Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, Officials Say

House Vote Sets Up Clash With the Senate on D.H.S. Funding, Prolonging Shutdown

Republicans revolted over a Senate measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security, dimming the chances of a quick end to the crisis crippling airports.

With Cuba Under Pressure, the Castro Dynasty Is Making a Comeback

As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”