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THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026

Fragile Cease-Fire Takes Hold as Both Sides Claim Victory

International relief was tempered by uncertainty over what comes next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but said it had launched the largest wave of strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon since the war began.

International Relief Is Tempered by Uncertainty

Trump Finds His Offramp With Iran, but the War’s Causes Remain Unresolved

Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump

Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with President Trump’s whims.

The Spectator World Magazine – April 13, 2026

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THE SPECTATOR WORLD: The latest issue features Arming the dragon‘ – How the West is empowering China’s war machine…

Operation Epic Fury is costing Trump his coalition

As US troops flock to danger, Donald Trump seeks ways to disentangle himself from the war on Iran. “We are on track to complete all of America’s military objectives shortly, very shortly,” he said in a 19-minute address at the start of the month. “It’s very important that we keep this conflict in perspective.”

How the West is empowering China’s war machine

The West’s technology brains and universities are arming China. A few of them are potentially breaking the law to do it, but most of them don’t need to. The front door has been open for years, and nobody in London or Washington has thought to close it.

The US currency is under attack like never before

It was, on the surface, a fairly routine proposal. Officials from the BRICS nations, made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, have decided to discuss, at a summit in New Delhi later this year, how to deepen trade and collaboration. No one was paying very much attention when the decision was made. And yet, according to a report in the well-informed newspaper Berliner Zeitung, a resolution was quietly suggested that might turn the global monetary system upside down. It was the start of what might be termed the “plot against the dollar.” America’s currency is likely to face its most serious challenge of the post-World War Two era.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026

As Trump Ultimatum Looms, Iran Vows to Respond Harshly

Iran said it would respond “crushingly” if President Trump carried out his threats to strike power plants and bridges. An Israeli strike killed an Iranian intelligence chief overnight.

Trump Says Iran Proposal Isn’t Enough to Stop Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants

Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account

Prosecutors did not watch video of the nonfatal shooting until weeks after charging the wounded man, an official said.

Pakistan Says It Hit a Military Target. Investigations Suggest It Was a Rehab Center.

After the deadliest attack in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over, families searched among photos and remains for signs of their relatives.

Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall

As the Persian Gulf conflict boosts the oil revenue that finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are striking at Russia’s ability to refine and ship its crude.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – APRIL 13, 2026 PREVIEW

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THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest issue cover features ‘Christoph Niemann’s “New Horizons” – Technology and the future.

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s Warped Vision of the Iran War

The two men might wish that they lived in a world where whoever dropped the most bombs got whatever he wanted. But the war has shown that this isn’t true. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells

Why Are People Injecting Themselves with Peptides?

Health and wellness influencers are hawking unapproved treatments on the gray market. The future of the F.D.A.—and the health of consumers—is at stake. By Dhruv Khullar

Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted?

New interviews and closely guarded documents shed light on the persistent doubts about the head of OpenAI.

By Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026

As Trump Ultimatum Looms, Iran Vows to Respond Harshly

Iran said it would respond “crushingly” if President Trump carried out his threats to strike power plants and bridges. An Israeli strike killed an Iranian intelligence chief overnight.

Trump Keeps World Off Balance With Ever-Changing Threats

Global leaders are struggling to find a way to end the American-Israeli war with Iran, and they are spooked about what President Trump might do next.

The Islands That Give Iran Sway Over Hormuz

A U.S. invasion of islands in the world’s most vital oil corridor would come with extraordinary risks.

This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago

China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026

U.S. Rescues Missing Airman Shot Down in Iran

Risky Night Mission Took Commandos Deep Into Iranian Territory

President Trump said on social media that the injured Air Force officer would “be just fine.” He added that there were no U.S. casualties.

Iran’s Downing of Plane and Daring U.S. Rescue Leave Both Sides Emboldened

Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly

The architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign wants “a moratorium on immigration from third-world countries until we can heal ourselves as a nation.”

China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.

The Chinese government tightened rules to curb what it described as illegal drone use, but some users said the changes were restricting too many flights.

THE WEEK MAGAZINE —– APRIL 10, 2026 PREVIEW

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THE WEEK MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘IRAN’S ADVANTAGE’ – Controlling the Strait of Hormuz with drones and mines.

Has Trump’s unpredictability broken the oil market?

How could rising gas prices affect the EV market?

Just because gas is up doesn’t mean EVs will take over

Trump’s White House Makeover Halted: A federal judge ordered a work stoppage on a $400 million ballroom project intended to replace the demolished East Wing, ruling the project lacked Congressional approval.
The Reinvention of War: The editor’s letter and lead features examine how cheap, deadly drones in Ukraine and Iran have transformed combat, turning sophisticated hardware into “knights in shining armor” vulnerable to modern technology.
Supreme Court Blocks Conversion Therapy Ban: The Court overturned a Colorado law prohibiting conversion therapy for minors, focusing on freedom of speech for mental health professionals.
Social Media Liability Inflection Point: Coverage of landmark jury awards in Los Angeles and New Mexico against Meta and Google for failing to protect children from psychological harm and online predators.
The Cicada Covid Variant: A new variant of Covid-19, dubbed “Cicada,” is reported to be spreading across the United States.
The German Deepfake Scandal: An investigative look into a scandal in Germany that has brought the issue of “virtual rape” and deepfake technology into the international spotlight. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026

U.S. Searches for Airman as Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran

The U.S. military was racing to find a pilot who bailed out of a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran on Friday.

Missing Airman Raises Concerns That Iran Could Gain Leverage Over the U.S.

Since 1979, Iran has repeatedly used Americans and Europeans detained on its territory to win concessions over more powerful adversaries.

Europe’s Options in the Strait of Hormuz: Few, and Risky

European leaders and other officials have ideas for bringing shipping back to the strait once the Iran war ends. But none of them are sure bets.

New Attorney General, Same Albatross: Trump’s Quest for Retribution

The name atop the Justice Department’s organizational chart matters less than the presence of a president whose demands for revenge have become extreme.

Trump Wants to Make Deportation Deals. Autocrats Are Ready to Listen.

The White House has turned deportations, a signature domestic issue, into a major piece of foreign policy. Here’s what we know about the program.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- APRIL 5, 2026

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘How the generation raised on smartphones is imagining life without them” by Matthew Shaer

The Novel Will Never Die. Ben Lerner’s Latest Book Shows Us Why.

With “Transcription,” the writer makes a case for the vitality of the form.

The Unlikely TV Show Restoring Everyone’s Faith in Dating

Without exploitation, “Love on the Spectrum” captures the triumphs and travails of dating. It has become one of Netflix’s most popular shows. By Anna Peele

Worried About A.I. Taking Your Job? That’s Not Very ‘Agentic’ of You.

Today’s spin on the idea of personal agency is convenient for tech C.E.O.s, who boast that their models work just fine without us. By Nitsuh Abebe

What Is YouTube’s Dominance Doing to Us? We Asked Its C.E.O.

    THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026

    Drone Hits Kuwaiti Oil Refinery in New Attack on Gulf Energy Sites

    The strike set several refinery units ablaze, its operator said. President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s infrastructure but there was no sign of a deal to end the war.

    White House Seeks $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending

    The massive proposed increase would be offset in part by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the administration describes as wasteful.

    Strong Showing for Job Market in Latest Report

    U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3 percent, a robust showing after a run of weakness.

    Jobs and Workers Are in Balance. Nobody Is Happy About It.

    Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.

    Bondi Wanted a Graceful Exit, but Trump Wanted Her Gone

    Pam Bondi had a feeling her days as attorney general were numbered. But she didn’t expect President Trump to drop the curtain quite so soon.

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