THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – MARCH 2, 2026 PREVIEW
Ian McKellen Swings from Shakespeare to Gandalf to Virtual Reality
On a visit to New York, the actor reflected on mortality and coming out, and unleashed an Elizabethan anti-ICE monologue on “Colbert” that went viral. By Henry Alford
James Talarico Puts His Faith in Texas Voters
The Senate candidate believes that Democrats can win by appealing to higher values. Can he succeed in the age of Trump? By Tad Friend
Why the World Cup Can Feel Like War
Soccer stadiums can be dominated by violence, tribalism, chauvinism, and near-religious fervor‚ animated by the memory of old hostilities and the power of ritual. By Ian Buruma
The Trial of Gisèle Pelicot’s Rapists United France and Fractured Her Family
After fifty-one men were convicted, Pelicot became a feminist hero. But additional accusations left her children struggling to accept her new role. By Rachel Aviv
THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Operation That Killed Cartel Boss Left Many Dead, Mexican Authorities Say
Officials said at least 62 people died in the raid that caught “El Mencho,” the longtime head of a powerful cartel, and the violence that followed.
Mexico Killed ‘El Mencho.’ What’s Next for the Drug Cartel He Led?
The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes dealt a blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, but few believe it spells the end for the powerful group.
For Iran’s Leaders, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
Tehran sees capitulating on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier than war, analysts say.
Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
The Ukrainian Bureaucrat Working to Squeeze Russia’s War Machine
Vladyslav Vlasiuk has spent the past four years pressing Western allies to squeeze the Russian economy through more sanctions. He hopes that 2026 will be the tipping point.
European Support for Ukraine Stumbles on Eve of Invasion’s 4th Anniversary
Hungary said that it would block both the latest sanctions package on Russia and a financial aid package to Kyiv worth about $106 billion.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Countries That Made Deals for Lower Tariffs Are Left in the Lurch
In Asia, countries that rushed to reach deals with the U.S. before the Supreme Court decision now face the reality that they may have been better off waiting.
How Iran Is Preparing for War and Planning for Survival
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures any military attacks.
The Ex-Taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War
The Kremlin’s sabotage campaign against European allies of Ukraine has been escalating. It needs people like Aleksei Kolosovsky, 42, to carry it out.
Trump Looks Ahead to Summit With China’s Xi, but Tariffs and Taiwan Loom
Denmark Rejects Trump’s Plan to Send Hospital Boat to Greenland
Reason Magazine ———- APRIL 2026 Preview
REASON MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Joys of Data Centers’…
The Joys of Data Centers
Contrary to the claims of the not-in-my-backyard technophobes, all this growth comes with minimal environmental downsides. By Christian Britschgi
The Enduring Fight Over ‘Fighting Words’
More than eight decades ago, the Supreme Court invented a vague First Amendment exception that would-be censors continue to invoke. Jacob Sullum
Trump 2.0, Year 1: A Libertarian Nightmare
Trump’s second term lurches forward, powered by monarchical authoritarianism by Brian Doherty
Police Drug Tests Are Notoriously Unreliable. They Got This Man Wrongly Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl.
Roughly 30,000 people every year may be getting wrongfully arrested because of unreliable field drug tests, according to one estimate. C.J. Ciaramella
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- FEB. 22, 2026
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 2.22.26 Issue features Lulu Garcia-Navarro interviews Gisèle Pelicot; Caitlin L. Chandler on Europe’s harsh new immigration policy; Reid Forgrave on the olympic cross-country skier Jesse Diggins; and more.
Toni Morrison Was a Master of the Unthinkable
What made her one of our greatest — and most dangerous — novelists was her belief that stories could contain what our minds couldn’t confront.
“I Had No Idea How to Handle That”: The Drama Behind a Tense Ice Skating Moment
In 1994, the Olympics were rocked by a giant skating scandal. When it was all over, three athletes waited for their medals. Interviews by Charley Locke
Is Love Addictive? Many Say Yes, and It’s Changing Our Idea of Romance.
Poems and songs say love should be world-shattering. The logic of love addiction suggests that it shouldn’t. By Sophie Haigney
How Intense Should Love Really Be? We Want to Hear Your Thoughts.
Have you ever been called a “love addict?” Ever suspected somebody else was?
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE – MARCH 2026 PREVIEW
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SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘A New Dawn For The Sahara?’…
Shifting Sands
The Sahara has cycled between eons of bountiful life and arid desolation. What will it mean when the world’s largest desert turns green once again? By Henry Wismayer | Photographs by Marcus Westberg
Modern Moves
Choreography that changed the language of dance, avant-garde costumes by runway designers, music that defined a new American sound. As her company turns 100, an inside look at the enduring world of Martha Graham. Photographs by ioulex | Text by Jacoba Urist
Voice of Deception
She was known as Vicky With Three Kisses—a German radio star whose singing and sweet talk comforted weary Nazi soldiers. She was actually a secret weapon in a little-known Allied propaganda effort. By April White
Paw Patrol
In central Texas, ranchers are beset by threats, from coyotes to drought and foreign competition. To protect their flocks from predators and help preserve their own way of life, they’re turning to the ancient know-how of man’s best friend. By Chris Pomorski | Photographs by Jordan Vonderhaar
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 23, 2026
The Reign of the Dollar Is Coming to an End. What Investors Can Do About It.
Investment in foreign stocks and debt could be juiced by a falling dollar.
Trump Plans to Double Down on Tariffs After Court Defeat. What’s Ahead for Investors.
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the president’s signature trade policy will stoke further uncertainty and add to the government’s debt.
Want to Win the Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Battle? ‘Walk Away Now.’
Both Netflix and Paramount Skydance are prepared to overpay for Warner Bros. Discovery and take on significant debt.
Does Your Retirement Plan Own a Piece of Your Favorite Football Team?
The NFL loosened ownership rules in 2024. Private-equity firms and institutions like pension funds are now trying to get a piece of the action.
Now Is the Time to Buy Alternative Funds
There’s a strong case for hedging your bets with alts. The question is which kind to buy.
These Dividend Stocks and Funds Are Worth a Trip Abroad
Yields over 4% are plentiful in foreign markets. These stocks and funds look appealing.
This Fintech Uses Blockchain to Streamline Lending. Its Stock Is Up 50% Since Its IPO.
Figure says blockchain technology will slash transaction costs and prove to be a cheaper way to show ownership of assets.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
‘Murky Waters’ for Global Businesses After Trump’s Tariff Loss
Even after the Supreme Court invalidated many of the levies, foreign leaders and executives assume that U.S. tariffs are here to stay, in one form or another.
Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Venezuela’s Ex-Leader
Iran’s extensive military abilities and network of regional proxies could draw the United States into a prolonged conflict.
Dozens of U.S. Planes Are at Jordan Base, Satellite Images and Flight Data Show
Trump Doubles Down on Closing Tax Loophole on Cheap Imports
Bridge Owner Donated $1 Million to MAGA Group Before Trump Blasted Competitor
The PAC and the White House say the donation had nothing to do with President Trump’s tirade against a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
U.S. Economy Grew More Slowly at End of 2025
Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the last quarter of the year, hit by the effects of the government shutdown.
Can an A.I. Productivity Boom Clear a Path for More Rate Cuts?
Kevin Warsh, the president’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, thinks so. But he may face a tough task persuading his colleagues to lower borrowing costs.
Cuba Nears Collapse as a New U.S. Blockade Strangles the Country
An analysis of ship movements shows that the Trump administration is isolating the island at one of its most vulnerable moments.
Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’
The bill may bring the release of political prisoners. But critics say the legislation, passed after pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.
As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why
Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.
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