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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- January 25, 2026

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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

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026

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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.

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The American Scholar Magazine – Winter 2026

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THE AMERICAN SCHOLAR: The latest issue features ‘The Chronicler of Harlem’ – Rudolph Fischer’s singular legacy…

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

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 26, 2026

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Meme Stocks Turn 5. Will There Ever Be Another GameStop?

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.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026

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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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THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026

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Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses Are Set to Close in Protest Against ICE

Many business owners won’t open their doors today after protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work as part of a strike against the federal immigration crackdown.

D.H.S. Cited Foreign Students’ Writings and Protests Before Their Arrests

Trump Rescinds Canada’s Invitation to Join His ‘Board of Peace’

President Trump appeared to be lashing out in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks that rejected his efforts to dismantle the international order.

European Leaders to Propose Greenland Investment and Arctic Security Plans

The Final Indignities Inflicted on Iran’s Protest Victims

Witness testimony and videos from Tehran’s largest cemetery show disrespectful treatment of the dead after a brutal government crackdown.

TikTok Strikes Deal for New U.S. Entity, Ending Long Legal Saga

The app’s Chinese parent company said it had reached a deal with a group of non-Chinese investors to create a new American TikTok to avoid a ban in the U.S.

After TikTok Deal, Chinese Companies Search for a New Global Path

Chinese firms must contend with geopolitical tensions and mistrust to do business in the United States. Some are choosing to avoid the U.S. altogether.