THE ATLANTIC MAGAZINE – AUGUST 2026 PREVIEW

The Atlantic | Reading shaped the modern mind. Its decline will reshape  it—and transform civilization, Rose Horowitch argues in our August cover  story.⁠ ⁠... | Instagram

THE ATLANTIC MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Reading shaped the modern mind. Its decline will reshape it—and transform civilization, Rose Horowitch argues in our August cover story.⁠

The End of Reading Is Here

Optimists once believed that universal literacy was inevitable. Now it seems that the age of reading might be a short anomaly in human history. By Rose Horowitch

The Corner of Hollywood That’s Most Susceptible to AI

Animators are figuring out whether to fight or accept the new technology that’s coming for their jobs. By Shirley Li

Perhaps the Nazi Tattoo Was a Clue

Graham Platner’s unfitness for office was clear long ago. By Mike Nelson

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026

Trump Casts Doubt on Future of Cease-Fire With Iran After Latest Strikes

“I think it’s over,” President Trump said, referring to the preliminary truce. Iran earlier said it had targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. strikes.

Oil Prices Jump and Stocks Drop After Trump Says Iran Deal Is ‘Over’

Trump Lashes Out at Europe at NATO Summit

Drama and Spectacle as Trump Makes His NATO Entrance

The moment President Trump landed in Turkey, the center of gravity shifted right to where he likes it best: himself.

Trump Administration Demands States Change Voting Rules or Lose Antiterrorism Funds

Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.

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