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MIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW – JAN/FEB 2026 PREVIEW

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MIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW: The Innovation issue features the 10 breakthrough technologies for 2026! That’s hyperscale data centers, designer babies, new batteries made of salt, smaller and more flexible nuclear power, space stations you can visit, and more. Plus, read about conjuring water from air, dissecting artificial intelligence, and putting robots on the kill chain … and a scientist who swears he’s going to do a human head transplant any day now.

10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026

Here are our picks for the advances to watch in the years ahead—and why we think they matter right now.

Meet the new biologists treating LLMs like aliens

By studying large language models as if they were living things instead of computer programs, scientists are discovering some of their secrets for the first time.

This Nobel Prize–winning chemist dreams of making water from thin air

Omar Yaghi thinks crystals with gaps that capture moisture could bring technology from “Dune” to the arid parts of Earth.

AI coding is now everywhere. But not everyone is convinced.

Developers are navigating confusing gaps between expectation and reality. So are the rest of us.

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THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – JANUARY 19, 2026

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Trump guzzles oil from a keg while Venezuela burns in the background.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest cover features Barry Blitt’s “Guzzler” – Trump’s thirst for Venezuela.

Donald Trump Was Never an Isolationist

He once defied the G.O.P. by blasting military interventions. But what looked like anti-interventionism is really a preference for power freed from the pretense of principle. By Daniel Immerwahr

Denmark Is Sick of Being Bullied by Trump

The U.S., once Denmark’s closest ally, is threatening to steal Greenland and attacking the country’s wind-power industry. Is this a permanent breakup? By Margaret Talbot

How Marco Rubio Went from “Little Marco” to Trump’s Foreign-Policy Enabler

As Secretary of State, the President’s onetime foe now offers him lavish displays of public praise—and will execute his agenda in Venezuela and around the globe. By Dexter Filkins

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026

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Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

The investigation, which is said to center on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters, escalates President Trump’s pressure campaign on Jerome Powell.

Why Russia’s Fearsome Arsenal Fizzled in Venezuela

The Venezuelan regime had high-powered air defense systems from its allies in the Kremlin, but failed to set much of it up.

Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says

Markets Waver After Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair

As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters

Rights groups reported casualties in the hundreds as President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for economic concerns but said the state must respond to “rioters.”

Deposed Shah’s Son Hopes Trump Will Put Iran Regime ‘Down for Good’

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- January 11, 2026

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 1.11.26 Issue features Sam Anderson on “The Pitt”; Matthew Shaer on bullying; Pahrul Sehgal on the “masculinity crisis”; and more.

On ‘The Pitt,’ E.R. Doctors Try to Fix This Broken World

Noah Wyle and his castmates turned one harrowing day at an E.R. into an unforgettable season of television. Can they do it again?

The ‘Masculinity Crisis’ Is Real. This Forgotten Book Explains Why.

Why do men find it so hard to connect with other people, and their own emotions? By Parul Sehgal

Could Viral Protest Videos Create a Backlash Against ‘Less Lethal’ Weapons?

They were developed during the civil rights movement to reduce harm, but their rampant use during anti-ICE protests has led to a new kind of violence. By Clayton Dalton

He Tried to Protect His Son From Bullies. He Didn’t Know How Far They Would Go.

After his son was repeatedly attacked, Rick Kuehner reached out to his suburban school, to the police and to other parents. The violence only got worse. By Matthew Shaer

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026

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Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor

Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” Now they’ve formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.

Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue

The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for changes in the country.

Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night

Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.

Trump Is the Political Earthquake Shaking Latin America

The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro has divided the region. But every nation wants to avoid being next.

U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria

The airstrikes followed an even larger attack in December to avenge the killing of three Americans last year.

Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments

When the National Portrait Gallery replaced a portrait of President Trump this week, it took down a biography of his first term.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 12, 2025

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Stock Market and Economy Outlook for 2026, According to Barron's Roundtable Pros - Barron's

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Stock Market and Economy Outlook for 2026, According to Barron’s Roundtable Pros…

Our Roundtable Pros See More Gains for Stocks, Especially Those Left Behind Until Now

This year’s panelists offered plenty of reasons beyond AI to expect gains in 2026. Plus, 13 investment ideas.

Never Mind Venezuela. Latin America’s Future Looks Bright.

Opportunities abound in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and more.

Beating Back the Bubble: A Defensive Fund Portfolio for These Times

Spreading your bets among a host of different sectors can help protect you in a down market.

Gold and Silver Funds Surged. Crypto Took a Dive.

Miner stocks did especially well in the fourth quarter, while crypto funds plunged. The other winners.

Retirees: Here’s How to Invest for a Fracturing World

International stocks and gold may be good bets for both gains and safety in a riskier global market.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026

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How Venezuela’s New Leader Went From Revolutionary to Trump’s Orbit

Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.