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The New Yorker Magazine – February 10, 2025 Preview

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A person admiring a painting inside a museum seen through a window while people outside are walking on a cold rainy day.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE (February 3, 2025): The latest issue features Tom Gauld’s “Winter Sun” – A creative source of warmth on a dreary day.

Donald Trump’s Anti-Woke Wrecking Ball

Was Trump just “weaving” when he ranted about diversity initiatives after a horrific plane crash, or getting back on message after a week of executive overreach? By Benjamin Wallace-Wells

The Leaning Tower of New York

How a luxury condo building in Manhattan went sideways. By Eric Lach

The U.S. Military’s Recruiting Crisis

The ranks of the American armed forces are depleted. Is the problem the military or the country? By Dexter Filkins

The Long Quest for Artificial Blood

One of the most valuable substances in the world has never been replicated. Are we close? By Nicola Twilley

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News: Netanyahu Meets Trump In Washington, A Strategic Ukraine Battle

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MONOCLE RADIO (February 3, 2025): Donald Trump will welcome Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House this week as the first foreign leader to visit since the inauguration. Then: the strategic battle for Ukraine’s Pokrovsk and why an obscure trading mechanism could bring the UK and EU closer. Plus: an interview with the makeup artist behind Oscar nominee ‘The Substance’.

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The New York Times – Monday, February 3, 2025

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Trump Tariffs Threaten to Upend Global Economic Order

The invoking of national security to unravel trade agreements could scramble the international trading system in China’s favor.

Trump Favors Blunt Force in Dealing With Foreign Allies and Enemies Alike

With Canada, Mexico, China, Colombia and the Middle East, President Trump has wasted no time threatening to use American might to force recalcitrant countries to back down and do what he wants.

Trump’s Tariffs Put China in a Difficult Spot

China chose swift retaliation for trade measures in the first Trump administration, but that led to an upward spiral of trade measures and much broader tariffs.

‘We Have No Coherent Message’: Democrats Struggle to Oppose Trump

More than 50 interviews with Democratic leaders revealed a party struggling to decide what it believes in, what issues to prioritize and how to confront an aggressive right-wing administration.

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Sunday Morning: Stories From Zürich And Helsinki

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MONOCLE RADIO (February 2, 2025): Tyler Brûlé is joined by Gorana Grgić and Chandra Kurt. We hear the latest from Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, speak with ‘Zeit Magazin editorial director Christoph Amend and get an update on the art world from Aurelia Rauch.

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The New York Times – Sunday, February 2, 2025

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Trump Signs Orders Imposing Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The president signed executive orders placing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China that were set to take effect on Tuesday, a move that could lead to a new era of global tensions.

Life After a Rebel Takeover

For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty.

How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze

President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.

Beneath Trump’s Chaotic Spending Freeze: An Idea That Crosses Party Lines

There is a long, bipartisan history of attempts to rein in spending and address concerns about government inefficiencies, though the parties have grown increasingly divided about what to cut.

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The New York Times Magazine – Feb. 2, 2025

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (February 1, 2025): The 2.2.25 Issue features Charles Homans on Trump supporters’ wishes for his return to power; James Forman Jr. on the emptying on America’s youth prisons; C.J. Chivers on invasive crabs in New England; and more.

What Trump’s Supporters Want for the Future of America

Scenes from a return to power in Washington.

Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them.

America’s Northeastern coast has been overrun by crabs from Europe and Asia. Luckily, they’re delicious.

‘The Return of the King’: Trump Embraces Trappings of the Throne

Restored to power, President Trump claimed that God put him there and asserted the right to single-handedly redraw the world map as he sees fit.

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Barron’s Magazine – February 3, 2025 Preview

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (February 1, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The AI Reset’ ….

After DeepSeek, Tech Stocks Still Win. Here’s How AI Is Getting Reset.

DeepSeek could spark a shift from hardware to software, similar to what happened to traditional computing beginning in the 1990s.

After DeepSeek: The Mag 7 Will Bend, Not Break

News of a cheaper AI model exposes vulnerabilities for Nvidia, Amazon.com, Alphabet, and other hot-shot companies. Here’s why Wall Street’s concerns might be overblown.

The LA Fires Burned Thousands of Homes. Insurers Saw the Risks Coming.

What made the wildfires devastating was their path through the Palisades, where home values hover around $3.4 million and aging structures were tightly packed in a recognized high-risk fire zone.

New Rules Take Effect for Inherited IRAs. It’s Still a Mess.

Heirs may be able to avoid a big tax hit by following certain withdrawal strategies.

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Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

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MONOCLE RADIO (February 1, 2025): Emma Nelson and Alex von Tunzelmann explore the week’s top global stories and cultural highlights. Plus: Georgina Godwin brings us the latest from Jaipur.

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The New York Times – Saturday, February 1, 2025

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Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses

Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.

Trump Will Hit Mexico, Canada and China With Tariffs

The White House said it would move forward with levies on America’s largest trading partners on Saturday.

Immigrant Communities in Hiding: ‘People Think ICE Is Everywhere’

Schools, churches and shops are feeling the chilling effect of the fear of deportation. One minister said fewer congregants were showing up for services.

Trump Officials Fire Jan. 6 Prosecutors and Plan Possible F.B.I. Purge

The prosecutor firings and a move to scrutinize thousands of F.B.I. agents were a powerful indication that the president has few qualms deploying federal law enforcement to punish perceived enemies.