THE WEEK MAGAZINE —– APRIL 10, 2026 PREVIEW

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THE WEEK MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘IRAN’S ADVANTAGE’ – Controlling the Strait of Hormuz with drones and mines.

Has Trump’s unpredictability broken the oil market?

How could rising gas prices affect the EV market?

Just because gas is up doesn’t mean EVs will take over

Trump’s White House Makeover Halted: A federal judge ordered a work stoppage on a $400 million ballroom project intended to replace the demolished East Wing, ruling the project lacked Congressional approval.
The Reinvention of War: The editor’s letter and lead features examine how cheap, deadly drones in Ukraine and Iran have transformed combat, turning sophisticated hardware into “knights in shining armor” vulnerable to modern technology.
Supreme Court Blocks Conversion Therapy Ban: The Court overturned a Colorado law prohibiting conversion therapy for minors, focusing on freedom of speech for mental health professionals.
Social Media Liability Inflection Point: Coverage of landmark jury awards in Los Angeles and New Mexico against Meta and Google for failing to protect children from psychological harm and online predators.
The Cicada Covid Variant: A new variant of Covid-19, dubbed “Cicada,” is reported to be spreading across the United States.
The German Deepfake Scandal: An investigative look into a scandal in Germany that has brought the issue of “virtual rape” and deepfake technology into the international spotlight. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

BARRON’S MAGAZINE —— APRIL 6, 2026 PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Vegas Plays A Tough Hand’ – The city faces intense competition from online gambling. How it’s fighting back.

Who Needs Las Vegas When You Have a Casino in Your Pocket?

Las Vegas is hoping that rapid growth in high-tech businesses and logistics will offset its stagnant gaming industry.

The Stock Market Is More Expensive Than It Looks. Tread Carefully.

Corporate profits have been wonderful, but they seem puffed up by an accounting quirk and more.

Alternative Assets Are Coming for Your 401(k). Do They Deserve the Hype?

They offer diversification and the potential—but no guarantees—for higher returns than publicly traded stocks and bonds. A final rule is expected later this year.

Smart Glasses Might One Day Replace Your Phone. These Stocks Can Benefit.

Investors looking to play the trend can focus on retailers and suppliers set to benefit from the wave of demand. 

Why the Stock Market Has Held Up So Well Despite the Spike in Oil Prices

By Randall W. Forsyth

The AI Trade Is Steaming Ahead, at Least in Private Markets

By Adam Levine

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026

U.S. Searches for Airman as Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran

The U.S. military was racing to find a pilot who bailed out of a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran on Friday.

Missing Airman Raises Concerns That Iran Could Gain Leverage Over the U.S.

Since 1979, Iran has repeatedly used Americans and Europeans detained on its territory to win concessions over more powerful adversaries.

Europe’s Options in the Strait of Hormuz: Few, and Risky

European leaders and other officials have ideas for bringing shipping back to the strait once the Iran war ends. But none of them are sure bets.

New Attorney General, Same Albatross: Trump’s Quest for Retribution

The name atop the Justice Department’s organizational chart matters less than the presence of a president whose demands for revenge have become extreme.

Trump Wants to Make Deportation Deals. Autocrats Are Ready to Listen.

The White House has turned deportations, a signature domestic issue, into a major piece of foreign policy. Here’s what we know about the program.