THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- MAY 10, 2026

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Amanda Hess on experiments in extending the life of dogs; Susan Dominus on the quest to master cellular rejuvenation; Devin Gordon on how athletes are extending their careers; Mark O’Connell on the rich and powerful craving eternal life; and more.

A Gun Derailed My Childhood. As an Adult, I Found Relief at the Range.

The guilt of my teenage conviction haunted me for decades. Learning to shoot helped me forgive myself as an adult.

A.I. Populism Is Here. And No One Is Ready.

Silicon Valley oligarchs worried about the risks their technology posed to the world. They forgot about people. By David Wallace-Wells

A Very American Controversy on the Art World’s Biggest Stage

Trump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale — depending on how you look at it. By M.H. Miller

What if You Could Give Your Dog a Longer Life?

The business of pet longevity is booming — driven, in part, by experimental treatments that might also have implications for us. By Amanda Hess

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- MAY 11, 2026 PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Vanishing Breed’ – Low-cost flying faces serious threats. The demise of Spirit Airlines is only the beginning.

You’re Going to Miss Spirit Airlines. Cheap Flights Are Going Extinct.

The airline’s demise means higher costs for consumers, but also opportunities for investors.

This Mini Berkshire Hathaway Is a Buy. An Activist Investor Is Pushing to Break It Up.

Markel has improving insurance operations, a sizable equity portfolio, and a low valuation relative to specialty insurance peers.

Suddenly, It’s a ‘Family Office’ World

As wealth proliferates, more financial advice firms are adopting the “family office” moniker in an attempt to appeal to rich families’ desire for comprehensive services.

Why This Income Pro Likes Banks, Chip-Equipment Companies, and More

Michael Barclay, lead manager of the Columbia Dividend Income fund, favors dividend growers over high yields.

GE Aerospace Stock Has Been Unfairly Punished. It’s a Buy.

Investors can’t seem to look past the Middle East, but GE’s core business continues to grow.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026

How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals

Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.

A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability

The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other Russian cities can no longer be insulated from the war.

Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

10 Days That Shook the House Map and Democratic Confidence

Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.

How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress