LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS: The latest issue features ‘Visions of America’
Made in Tehran
Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History by Vali Nasr.
LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS – FEBRUARY 5, 2026 PREVIEW
THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 2026
As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move to Restrict ICE in Their States
Efforts to curtail federal law enforcement tactics began last year, but with the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, Democratic lawmakers are pushing harder.
D.H.S. Review Does Not Say Pretti Brandished Gun, as Noem Claimed
Republicans Shift Tone After Killings, Criticizing Trump’s Immigration Push
Noem’s Handling of Shooting Put Her in Trump’s Penalty Box, but Just Briefly
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, received a rare rebuke from President Trump but soon seemed to be back in his good graces.
Fed Meeting Comes at Pivotal Moment for Central Bank’s Independence
The Trump administration has put constant pressure on the Federal Reserve, including a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome Powell.
Iran Killed Thousands of Protesters. Here Are Five of Their Stories.
“He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when the Iranian authorities mounted a crackdown on protests across the country.
Trump Renews Threats to Iran
President Trump demanded that Iran enter nuclear talks or face potential attack by an “armada” of U.S. warships.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
New Video Analysis Reveals Flawed and Fatal Decisions in Pretti Shooting
A frame-by-frame assessment of actions by Alex Pretti and the officers who shot him shows how lethal force came to be used against a target who didn’t pose a threat.
A Shocked Nation Watches Minneapolis Killings: ‘Something Needs to Change’
Scenes from the violent unrest in the city played on a loop in many American households, prompting reflection about where the U.S. was heading.
Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth
The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.
Fed, Signaling Little Urgency, Prepares to Pause on Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite relentless attacks from President Trump over borrowing costs.
Britain Seeks Trade With China Without Prompting Trump’s Fury
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to boost his country’s lagging economy with a trip to Beijing. But he must carefully navigate between two superpowers.
India and the European Union Expand Trade Ties
Vowing Higher Tariffs, Trump Rattles South Korea Months After Trade Deal
THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2, 2026
THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Jason Zengerle on Tucker Carlson, Joshua Yaffa on Trump and Greenland, Hermione Hoby on David Foster Wallace, and more.
Trump’s Greenland Fiasco
The President caused a crisis in NATO and deepened European distrust toward the U.S. to end up with basically the same set of options that existed months ago. By Joshua Yaffa
What MAGA Can Teach Democrats About Organizing—and Infighting
Republicans have become adept at creating broad coalitions in which supporting Trump is the only requirement. Democrats get tied up with litmus tests.
How Shinzo Abe’s Assassination Brought the Moonies Back Into the Limelight
A shocking act of political violence exposed the cult’s deep influence. By E. Tammy Kim
THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Trump Sends Border Czar to Minnesota to Oversee ICE Operations
President Trump’s envoy, Tom Homan, will arrive Monday and report directly to him. A judge is considering the legality of the government’s crackdown.
Frigid Cold Grips U.S. as Cities Dig Out After Snowstorm
The storm dumps a foot of snow in at least 20 U.S. states.
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Thousands of flights canceled across the U.S. after the storm.
Remains of Last Captive in Gaza Are Retrieved, Closing a Chapter for Israel
The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.
Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza-Egypt Border, a Palestinian Lifeline, in Days
In Xi’s China, Even the Mightiest General Can Fall
A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- January 25, 2026
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 1.25.26 Issue features C.J. Chivers on semiautonomous killer A.I. drones in Ukraine; Jim Rutenberg on the MAGA plan to take over TV; Taffy Brodesser-Akner on seeing the musical “Operation Mincemeat” 13 times; and more.
What Keeps Max Greyserman in Golf Obscurity? Less Than One Stroke Per Round.
He is ranked No. 33 in the world. Can he rise to the top by using lessons from his father’s time on Wall Street?
Inside Kash Patel’s F.B.I.: Meltdowns, Chaos, Vendettas
Forty-five current and former employees on the changes they say are undermining the agency and making America less safe. By Emily Bazelon and Rachel Poser
Takeaways From The Times’s Inside Look at the F.B.I.
Many current and former employees say Kash Patel’s first year as F.B.I. director was marred by vendettas, mismanagement and meltdowns. By Emily Bazelon and Rachel Poser
THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026
Videos Appear to Contradict Federal Accounts of Fatal Shooting
Agents Kill 37-Year-Old Man in Minneapolis
Officials said the man was armed and sought to portray him as a terrorist, but videos emerged that appeared to directly contradict their account of the shooting.
How Iran Crushed a Citizen Uprising With Lethal Force
After scattered protests started last month, Iranians revolted en masse. The security forces cracked down, and the death toll has now reached 5,200.
Major Storm Pounds Northeast With Snow and Ice
The winter storm barreling across the U.S. is expected to descend on New York City and the surrounding region today, disrupting transportation through Monday.
The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland
Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to the president. It might just be working — for now.
Xi’s Purge of China’s Military Brings Its Top General Down
The ouster of Gen. Zhang Youxia, who was second only to Xi Jinping in the military hierarchy, marks “the total annihilation of the high command,” one analyst said.
The American Scholar Magazine – Winter 2026
Renaissance Man
Doctor, writer, musician, and orator: Rudolph Fisher was a scientist and an artist whose métier was Harlem By Harriet A. Washington
Acid Blues (Slight Return)
The music of Jimi Hendrix continues to strike a chord By James McManus
Netflix Goes to Vietnam
When a filmmaker wanted to understand the war that changed his father, he decided to make a documentary By Thomas A. Bass
Back to Bellevue
Two deaths nearly five decades apart and the hospital that felt like a nightmare By Natalie Angier
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 26, 2026
BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘5 Years Later’ – How the meme-stock revolt changed investing forever.
GameStop’s Meme Stock Revolt Turns 5. How the Market Changed.
The meme stock revolution changed markets, but Wall Street adapted. How retail investors won some battles but may have still lost the war.
AIG Dropped Sharply in January. The Stock Is a Buy.
The insurer completed a major turnaround after the financial crisis and is now an inexpensive play.
BJ’s Stock Is a Bargain-Priced Alternative to Costco and Walmart
The stock trades at 20 times earnings, a deep discount to its big-box competitors. It’s time to buy this proven growth story.
Silver Has Gone Ballistic. How to Play the Metal’s Next Move.
Solid fundamentals don’t come close to explaining silver’s meteoric rise. Why it may not last.
Trump’s Stormy First Year Has Made Us Richer. But Will We Pay Someday?
Stocks are up. The 10-year Treasury yield is down. Oil is cheap. Still, there’s one asset that shows how stressed Americans really are.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
U.S. Winter Storm Starts Spreading East
Airlines, transit systems and schools have announced extensive cancellations as a mix of snow, ice and bitter cold heads for more than 180 million people.
Videos Showing Aggressive ICE Tactics in Minnesota Fuel a Backlash
For weeks, residents have documented the impact of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign and captured many violent confrontations on camera.
Despite Trump’s Words, China and Russia Are Not Threatening Greenland
U.S. and European officials say they are unaware of any intelligence that shows China and Russia are endangering the island, which is protected by NATO.
What Europe Learned From the Greenland Crisis
Territorial integrity is a core tenet of Europe that is at risk from Russian and American imperialism. The European Union has fought back.
As Trump Focuses Abroad, G.O.P. Toils to Hone Election Message
A new poll shows that voters who will decide control of Congress see a lack of presidential emphasis on critical domestic issues.
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