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THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026

The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.

Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly

President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.

Iranians Feel the Toll of U.S. Economic Sanctions

Residents in Tehran are experiencing the effects of the “economic D-Day” that President Trump threatened against Iran last week.

What Canadian Goods Will Take Trump’s 50% Tariffs? Some Pretty Strange Items.

Buoys, dog muzzles, capes, national flags and “base metal statuettes” from Canada are now more expensive for U.S. shoppers.

Trump’s Top Trade Representative Details Offer That Canada Rejected

Four Years Ago, a Crypto Boss Went Missing. Now His Successor Has.

The mysterious collapse of a European cryptocurrency exchange helps to explain why the industry hasn’t shaken off its reputation as a magnet for criminals.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse

Negotiations to stave off new U.S. levies ended in an impasse. U.S. tariffs on Canada, and retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., will come into effect.

Carney Stands Up to Trump in Trade War Despite the Risks

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, walked away from what he thought was a bad trade deal. Many Canadians are behind him, but it will be costly.

Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Bad polls and misleading betting odds are sowing serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment ahead of the midterms and 2028.

Who Has the Last Say in Lebanon? Hezbollah and the State Both Say They Do.

President Joseph Aoun took office with a popular mandate to reassert control after the militant group dragged the country back into war with Israel.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026

The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

President Trump’s warnings of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.

Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust’ U.S. Sanctions, Top Tehran Official Says

Spike in ‘Dark’ Oil Tankers in Gulf Raises Risk of Catastrophic Spills

Giorgia Meloni Cuts the Hard Right a Path to Power

In a rare interview, the onetime political outcast reflects on her route from “the uncomfortable side of history” to the threshold of leading Italy’s most durable postwar government.

How Harvard’s Epic Fight With Trump Is Costing the University

The federal government has slowed Harvard’s funding, despite the university’s legal victories. The conflict is forcing hard choices on campus.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – AUGUST 22, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Could AIs become conscious?’…

Could AIs become conscious?

Even if they don’t, they might be treated as such—to humanity’s great cost

Israel is flirting with the next intifada

America must press Binyamin Netanyahu to rein in violent settlers

Britain would be bonkers to ditch Palantir

Whatever the company’s flaws, its critics have taken a worryingly illiberal turn

Jason Arday was treated as a symbol, not a man

Both his supporters and detractors dehumanised the tragic fabulist

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026

U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues

President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce America’s debt have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.

Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say

President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.

As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?

For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.

Russian Missiles Kill at Least 15 in Kyiv as Air Defenses Dwindle

Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.24m agoBy Constant Méheut

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY —- AUGUST 21, 2026 PREVIEW

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY: The latest issue features ‘End Of The Pier Show’ – What Farage’s election gamble says about the state of British politics.

The curtain came down last week on the summer sideshow of the Clacton byelection, called by Nigel Farage amid mounting scrutiny of his finances.

For our big story this week, Daniel Boffey explores what this campaign – in which the Reform UK leader’s main challenger was a parody candidate called Count Binface – tells us about the current state of politics in Britain.

Farage’s byelection win brought the situation full circle as, shortly after he was declared victor, parliament’s standards watchdog announced it had reopened its investigation into him, report Rowena Mason and Peter Walker.

Analysing the result, political correspondent Alexandra Topping brands the contest futile and says that while Farage aimed to make the financial questions surrounding him disappear, it was the MP himself who has been absent from the political stage over the past few weeks.

Spotlight | Scramble for soldiers
As battlefield losses mount, Pjotr Sauer asks whether Vladimir Putin will order another mobilisation

Science | Wing and a prayer
A disease threatening bat species has spread to northern Canada. Trina Moyles reports on the race to find a cure

Feature | A hymn to the weekend
In 1926, Henry Ford gave his employees both Saturdays and Sundays off – and the two-day chunk of time to party, pray or simply do nothing was born. Now the weekend has changed beyond recognition, says Jess Cartner-Morley

Opinion | Meet the second most dangerous man in the US
As chief US diplomat, Marco Rubio could do great good. But, says Simon Tisdall, his pandering and neglect are a disgrace we shouldn’t ignore

Culture | Through my eyes
As their new album is released, Sam Smith talks to Juan A Ramírez about fans, fame and finding sanctuary in New York

FOREIGN AFFAIRS MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026

FOREIGN AFFAIRS MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The End Of The Alliance?’

The Abandoned Order

Learning to Live in a Post-American World by Mark Leonard

AI and the New Age of Bioweapons

Preparing for a World of Synthetic Pathogens by Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall

A China Strategy That Lasts

Congress Must Lead to Compete With Beijing by Bill Cassidy

How Alliances Survive

The Case Against Pessimism and the Path to a New Allied Order by Kurt M. Campbell and Rush Doshi

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 2026

A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, used grass-roots enthusiasm to defeat a moderate. Can it carry her to victory in November?

Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky

Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.

With Limited Options, Trump Tries Economic Pressure on Iran — Again

Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.

Tariffs on Hold as Trump Claims Deal With Canada Is Near

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying “important work” remained.

    THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026

    Florida Primary Underscores State’s New Identity as a Republican Juggernaut

    The G.O.P. holds every statewide elected office and has drastically swung voter registration. A new congressional map has added four Republican-leaning seats.

    How Israel’s Financial Chokehold Is Stifling the West Bank Economy

    Intensifying restrictions have hit every part of the territory’s dealings, spurring worries about whether the Palestinian Authority can remain solvent.

    Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: Kim Jong-un

    Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?

    States Seek $200 Billion From Meta Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims

    California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are taking the social media giant to trial in the first bellwether federal case over child harm.

    Silicon Valley Executives Are Tech Fans. Just Not for Their Own Children.

    Parents in the industry are practicing moderation and restraint at home. They might be onto something.

    COMMENTARY MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 2026

    September 2026 – Commentary Magazine

    COMMENTARY MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘How We Won The War On Terror’ – 25 Years after 9/11

    How We Won the War on Terror

    by Tod Lindberg

    On September 20, 2001, President George W. Bush gave a major speech to Congress and the country in which he outlined the coming U.S. response to al-Qaeda’s 9/11 attack. He said, “Our war on terror begins with al-Qaeda, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped, and defeated.” Thus began what would soon be known as the “Global War on Terror,” or GWOT, in its unlovely acronym

    Toxic Smaxxulinity

    by Christine Rosen

    It’s a confusing time to be a man. For decades, the cultural left has insisted that “toxic masculinity” is roaming the land, threatening women’s safety and rights. 

    The Saudi Choice That Will Reshape the Middle East

    by Jonathan Schanzer

    Two possible paths, one pro-American, one not. Where will the Kingdom go?