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THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – JUNE 22, 2026 PREVIEW

The cover of the June 22 2026 issue of The New Yorker which depicts New York City bursting with color and excitement as...

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest issue cover features ‘Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet’s “After the Comeback” – New Yorkers unite in hope.

Why Todd Blanche Should Not Be Attorney General

In a Senate that took its constitutional role seriously, Blanche would not win confirmation a second time. By Ruth Marcus

Ken Griffin’s Billions and Billions

The hedge-fund titan is an unabashed big spender—from pièds-a-terre to politics. By Gary Sernovitz

Inside the Ludicrous, Deadly Serious Plan to Take Over Greenland

“We want Greenland,” Trump said. Four men sprang into action to make fantasy a reality. By Ben Taub

When Did White-Collar Work Start to Look So Bleak?

In the nineteen-eighties, an office job promised security and fulfillment. For graduates starting careers today, the prospect is often tinged with dread. By Molly Fischer

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026

U.S.-Iran Framework Brings Relief, but Challenges Loom

The United States and Iran reached a preliminary deal that was expected to open the Strait of Hormuz. But it defers the toughest issues to further talks.

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement

Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right

Secret memos show that the White House debated, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants.

Ukraine Is About to Take a Big Step on a Long Road Toward the European Union

Even though negotiations will begin for Ukraine to join the bloc, the path ahead is a long one.

In Latest Attacks, Russia Is Exploiting a Major Weakness for Ukraine

Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026

Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked

Russia and the U.S. projected their own views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a confrontation.

Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Strikes, Complicating Possible Iran Peace Agreement

Israel’s military said it attacked the southern outskirts of Beirut, the Lebanese capital, after accusing Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group, of violating a cease-fire.

British Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker

Britain’s defense ministry said it was the first time that British forces had acted alone to stop a ship in the fleet, a collection of vessels that Russia uses to move fuel and evade sanctions.

It Was Meant to Unify. Now the G7 Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump.

Group of 7 meetings once embodied the effort to sustain the global diplomatic order. This year’s gathering, starting on Monday, symbolizes its fragmentation.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026

Falling Wages and Surging Wall Street Wealth Drive Americans’ Unease Over Economy

As Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, workers are facing higher prices and fears of A.I.-driven job losses.

SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2 Trillion Juggernaut

Elon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come a long way.

Mediator Says Peace Deal Could be Finalized Within 24 Hours

The prime minister of Pakistan, a key intermediary between the U.S. and Iran, said a deal was “likely expected.” Officials on each side have also expressed optimism, but it still could be derailed.

Kennedy Center Begins Removing Trump’s Name From Facade

The arts institution followed a judge’s order to take down President Trump’s name after seeking a 12-hour extension, attributing the delay to thunderstorms.

Russia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them.

Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.

NATIONAL REVIEW MAGAZINE – AUGUST 2026 PREVIEW

NATIONAL REVIEW: The latest issue features ‘The Fights on the Right’….

The Fights on the Right

Where ‘freedom conservatives’ and ‘national conservatives’ can, and can’t, find common ground. By Ramesh Ponnuru

Why Americans Fear the AI Future

Tech titans would be foolish to think they can resolve the public’s unease by PR alone. By Christine Rosen

Club Dread: On the Ground in NATO’s Nervous Eastern Flank

Will Trump really try to withdraw the U.S. from the alliance as Putin menaces the region? By Jim Geraghty

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026

A Dangerous Limbo Leaves Iran, and the World, Between Peace and War

Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.

Ships Stranded by War Face Costly Dilemma: Wait It Out or Risk Attack

The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal

The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the war.

How SpaceX Stacks Up to the World’s Largest I.P.O.s

The previous record was set over six years ago. SpaceX is expected to raise tens of billions of dollars more when its stock begins trading today.

After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump

In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a challenger backed by President Trump, John Cornyn said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride.”

U.S. Plan Is Said to Significantly Reduce Air Support for NATO in Europe

The plan, outlined in a written document, provides rare clarity about the extent to which the Trump administration intends to reduce its commitment to NATO.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JUNE 13, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘A World Cup paradox’ – The global fragmentation of fun….

The World Cup paradox

How the rules of both entertainment and soft power are being rewritten

Donald Trump’s least bad option in Iran

He must swallow his pride and accept a deal worse than the pre-war status quo

The Federal Reserve must soon give Donald Trump bad news

Kevin Warsh, the unlucky new chairman, has seen his case for lower interest rates disintegrate

For its own sake, China should change its growth model

It is suffering economic costs for its industrial dominance 

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026

U.S.-Iran Strikes Risk Dangerous New Phase

The U.S. military struck another tanker it said was carrying Iranian oil. Three Indians were reported killed in an earlier American attack at sea.

Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say

Democrats Once Vowed to Stop Oil and Gas. Now They’re Not So Sure.

As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.

These Young Politicians Want to Fix America’s Housing Problems

Some young millennial and Gen Z politicians have centered their campaigns this year on housing costs, and the divide is more generational than partisan.

A Fractured North America Begins a Historic World Cup

Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY —- JUNE 12, 2026 PREVIEW

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY: The latest issue features ‘How the World Cup beacame an $80bn behemoth’

It’s long been a golden rule of sport that football World Cups get bigger and badder every four years. The latest edition of the tournament, however, may put that universal law to the test after a six-week journey through Trump’s America, which is expected to generate $80bn of global economic output through its full timeline.

As the world’s biggest sporting event meets the world’s biggest market, it’s hard to see how even the World Cup can get much more bloated than this. But if anyone can make it happen it’s Gianni Infantino, the opportunist Fifa overlord who has schmoozed with the planet’s most divisive leaders to extract maximum gains from his travelling global roadshow. As Barney Ronay says in his tournament scenesetter for our cover story this week, welcome to the heart of darkness.

The big story | How the murder of Henry Nowak shook Britain
The aftermath of a tragedy revealed a country grappling with how easily such events can be co‑opted into a far-right rallying cry. Libby Brooks reports

Technology | Can autonomous AI killer drones be taught morality?
While the technology is set to play a growing role in modern warfare, there remains an unresolved ethical challenge. Dan Milmo and Aisha Down size up the terrain

Feature | Hello, goodbye: inside the final Beatles tour
By the mid-1960s, the Beatles were ready to quit touring for good. A new collection of pictures by rock photographer Jim Marshall captures their last gigs. With a foreword by Ian Leslie

Opinion | Trump’s failure to maintain ceasefires is part of the new world disorder
The US president brags about ending wars but look at Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and Lebanon to see what his casual disregard for diplomacy and obsession with instant results have achieved, argues Simon Tisdall

Culture | The ruthlessness and redemption of Rupert Everett
The 67-year-old actor lied to his partners, disrespected his audiences and betrayed his friends. But has this indiscreet, unreliable heartbreaker finally grown up and settled down? Simon Hattenstone went to find out