THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026

Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit

Missiles were fired into Ukraine’s capital as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least 12 people were killed, officials said.

Ukraine Remade Air Defense, but Russia Has Changed Its Attacks

Ukraine has altered how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of interceptors.

In Trump’s Second Midterm, Democrats Are Looking for Fighters

Some worry that the party’s growing appetite for outsider candidates, who vow to overhaul the system, could be costly in November.

Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary

Erdogan-Trump Friendship Can Help NATO, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says

In an interview, Turkey’s top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, said the relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Trump could ease NATO tensions.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JULY 4, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘America at 250’

America is anxious, and awesomely powerful

Restlessness is what prevents the republic from sinking into stagnation

America should not imprison frontier AI

Fable is free. But the technology desperately needs better regulations4 min read

Turkey and Israel should trade energy, not insults

Both have much to gain from being less belligerent

Venezuela’s earthquakes are partly America’s problem

The government’s response has been dire. Its patron has a duty to help

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026

Trump’s Huge Windfall Has Few Known Global Precedents

President Trump’s earnings in office are at a level once unimaginable for any leader of a liberal democracy, particularly a sitting American president.

MAGA Base Stays Quiet After Trump Reports Billions in Personal Gains

A new mandatory disclosure revealed that the president had earned $2.2 billion during the first year back in the White House.

As Ukraine War Escalates, Witkoff and Kushner Are Focused on Iran

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pivotal players at a moment when the posts of U.S. ambassador to Moscow and Kyiv are both vacant.

Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia

“Are we in the Soviet Union now?” said one Russian, stunned and frustrated by the waits at the gas pumps.

With Attacks on Crimea, Ukraine Hopes to Pressure Putin to End the War

Escalating drone strikes, fuel shortages and power cuts in the region Russia annexed are among the factors turning up the heat on President Vladimir V. Putin.

LITERARY REVIEW MAGAZINE – JULY 2026 PREVIEW

LITERARY REVIEW : The latest issue features ‘Lincoln’s path to power’…

 Delicacy & Steel – Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln

By Matthew Pinsker

Not So Soft Power – Freedom Round the Globe: How the World Made the American Revolution

By Sarah M S Pearsall

Highway Gothic – This Land Is Your Land: On a Road Trip to Make Sense of America

By Beverly Gage

The Hedgehog Review – SUMMER 2026 Preview

THE HEDGEHOG REVIEW: The latest issue features ‘

The Fading Promise of Higher Education

A loss of public faith in higher education and and what it represents for the larger community. This issue also features a Symposium on Aspects of 1776 in commemoration of America at 250.

The University’s Never-Ending Crisis

Higher education has dealt with epistemic revolution before.

Benjamin S. Bernard

Artificial Negligence

Why are college administrators so eager to adopt AI?

Dennis M. Hogan

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026

Trump Pulled In at Least $2 Billion After Returning to the White House

A financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly President Trump’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.

Trump’s Moneymaking Run Is Unrivaled in Presidential History

The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.

How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran, then later urged a cease-fire and is now pursuing his security priorities.

Trump Suggests a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah, Confounding Many in Mideast

Putin Faces Increased Pressure as Moscow Is Again Attacked by Drones

The Russian authorities said 419 drones were shot down across Russia, including in the capital, and in Crimea.