Daily Archives: August 29, 2026

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THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

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A tribute to Dolly Parton.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest issue cover features “Nicole Rifkin’s “Pure Gold” – We will always love you.

Dolly Parton, Honky-Tonk Angel

Dolly Parton belonged to a beloved category: the outlaw Christian, who loved Jesus and refused to hate anyone else.

Cinema Lessons from a Trash-Movie Auteur

Why do we love trash and hate slop? Neil Breen’s so-bad-they’re-great movies elucidate the difference.

The Floods Nepal Didn’t Cause

Flash floods, triggered by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas, have killed at least five hundred people in a nation that has contributed little to climate change but is disproportionately affected by it. By Ishaan Tharoor

How the Meta Settlement Could Change the Internet

Even while refusing to admit legal fault, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram has accepted, for the first time, that much of its business model is unacceptable for children. By Nathaniel Lubin

New Maps Show How Israel Has Thwarted Hopes for a Palestinian State

The breakneck expansion of settlements in the West Bank has rendered American talk of a two-state solution increasingly irrelevant.

Business, Finance, Financial, Investing, Magazines, Retirement

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 31, 2026 PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘No End In Sight’ – The AI bubble is unlikely to burst anytime soon. We break it down.

Is the AI Capex Bubble About to Burst? What 250 Years of Market History Tell Us.

The spending on artificial intelligence will end, but probably not when investors suspect it will.

Fed’s Warsh Signals Hawkish Shift on Inflation at Jackson Hole

The Fed chairman told his audience that lower prices are a firm goal.

Berkshire’s Warren Buffett Is Turning 96. He’s Still Painting His Mona Lisa.

The company’s new chairman “deserves nothing but accolades,” one analyst says. But there is one blemish on his report card: the lagging stock.

Why the Trade War and Iran War Aren’t Stopping the Stock Market Rally

After months of military and trade conflicts, investors might expect an impact on the stock market. It hasn’t happened.

News, Newspapers, Opinion, Politics

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026

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How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together

State attorneys general spent months in negotiations. Then, as its legal losses mounted, the company’s new top lawyer brought a huge settlement to the table.

U.S. Reaches Deal for Control of 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela’s Oil Reserves

The stake, which is almost as much as all proven reserves in the U.S., points to an effort to achieve asset dominance over energy in the Western Hemisphere.

For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace

The war has deteriorated over the past six months into President Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.

‘Immense’ Devastation as Nepal Continues Search for 2,400 Missing in Floods

As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.

Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?