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THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026

How the Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Battle

The Iran-backed Houthis have seized on a vulnerable moment for Saudi Arabia to try to force political concessions in Yemen.

In Washington, Israel’s Netanyahu Faces a Balancing Act

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the upcoming elections back home.

Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out.

Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary is a critical front in the fight between Democrats’ progressive and moderate flanks and a preview of the 2028 presidential primary.

He Tried to Overturn an Election. Now He Hopes to Run Them.

Arizona Republican voters nominated Alexander Kolodin for their secretary of state, despite — or perhaps because of — his election denial efforts.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026

Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer

A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.

U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day

President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.

Trump Holds Off on Major Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns

Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party

Democrats should be well-placed to make gains this year, but, inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, money woes and the occasional outburst.

Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.

Troy Jackson is replacing Graham Platner, but Republicans are seeking to tie them together as a remade race kicks off with high stakes.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026

Inside the Rushed Effort to Get Trump His New Air Force One

A New York Times investigation found that President Trump’s push to speed delivery of the aircraft led to ballooning costs and trade-offs in safety features.

How a Housing Bill Trump Spurned Became Law

Despite partisan differences, intraparty feuds and the president’s lack of interest, Congress delivered the first major housing bill in a generation.

U.S. Strikes Abate, Even as Trump Considers Escalation in Iran

While the U.S. did not announce new overnight strikes on southern Iran, tensions remained high, with Saudi-led forces striking Houthi targets over the Red Sea.

Trump’s Threats of a New Front in the War Could Strain U.S. Forces

Some Attacks and U-Turns, but Ships Sail Red Sea Despite Houthi Blockade

Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Fires Rage in Spain and France

Firefighters were racing to contain blazes that were moving closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026

Strikes Persist After Iran Is Said to Reject U.S. Cease-Fire Proposal

American forces conducted another round of attacks on Iran, which launched drone strikes at U.S. targets in the Gulf.

War and Tariffs Threaten a Resilient U.S. Economy Again

As renewed fighting with Iran sends oil and gas prices soaring, President Trump has imposed new global tariffs that could push up prices further.

New U.S. Tariffs Aimed at Over 80 Countries Go Into Effect

Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tightly constructed image is being punctured as a Gen Z-led protest movement uses videos and memes to seize the digital narrative.

THE HUDSON REVIEW MAGAZINE – SUMMER 2026

THE HUDSON REVIEW: The latest issue features….

2025 SHORT FICTION CONTEST

First Prize: The Unmeasurable by Pegah Ouji
Second Prize: The Nearer Realm by Rebecca Kilroy

ESSAYS

Remembering Emily Grosholz (1950–2026) by David Mason
Turn, Turn, Tumble: Similes, and Shipwrecks, and the Sea by Carol Dougherty

MEMOIR

Journey to a Novel by Antonio Muñoz MolinaGuillermo Bleichmar, trans.

FICTION

Restos by Mark Jacobs

POETRY

Citizens of the Wind; The Salt Waking; A Drawn-Out Anxious Sense; The Extinction of the Dinosaurs by David Mason
Trying to Write a First Love Poem at Seventy; For the Earth Dwellers by Brian Culhane
At the Grave of Tiem Duc Bui; Woman Raking Leaves in Barry Park; Late Bedtime Story; Camden, 1969 (After Borges) by Charles Martin
In Wilkins’ by Daniel Tobin
Ascension; Tongue-Tie by Ines P. Rivera Prosdocimi
The Deer Mouse Berates Me; Sox in the Underworld by Joan Murray

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY —- JULY 24, 2026 PREVIEW

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY: The latest issue features ‘Up In Flames’ – Are we ready for the age of global wildfires?

Across the globe, wildfires are on the move. Acrid smoke from huge Ontario fires choked major cities across Canada and the US last week, while in western Europe, France, Portugal and Spain have each been torched by a record-breaking number of blazes for this time of year.

In the UK, parched conditions after a hot dry summer have helped fuel blazes from national parks to cities. Last weekend, firefighters were tackling a blaze on Arthur’s Seat, the volcanic outcrop in the middle of Edinburgh. The week before, dozens of crews were confronted by a wildfire in north-east London.

Because of the climate crisis, fires are burning simultaneously in more places around the world – and they are often hotter, less predictable, and greater in number. For our big story, Ajit Niranjan surveys what seems to be a new normal and considers the impossible decisions specialist fire crews are making when multiple fires are burning in different parts of the world.

In Australia, bushfires have always been part of the country’s landscape. Graham Readfearn talks to some of those who have learned to live with the ever-present danger and asks what they can teach others in this rapidly changing world.

Spotlight | Trump is risking midterm disaster. Why?
Less than a month after hailing a ceasefire, Trump resumed strikes on Iran – a move experts warn could prolong the war and hurt Republicans in upcoming elections. Robert Tait asks what is going on

Science | Is the world facing a male reproductive crisis?
Reports of falling sperm counts and testosterone levels have fuelled fears over chemicals, pollution and modern lifestyles. Hannah Devlin investigates

Feature | The business of rewilding
Intensive farming has all but destroyed England’s ancient woodlands and freshwater wetlands. On a farm in Lincolnshire, a radical aristocrat hopes to show there’s money in protecting nature. Patrick Barkham went to find out

Opinion | What’s left after this World Cup? A kind of messy hope
Kazakhs cheering Uzbeks, Bengalis wild for Argentina … This tournament was once a playground for nationalism. Now it shows how flimsy that allegiance is, argues Jonathan Liew

Culture | All shook up: the return of Alabama Shakes
With Brittany Howard at the helm, the American three-piece band are back with a new album railing against the state of the US in 2026. Dave Simpson caught up with them

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026

Oil Prices Surge After Attacks in Red Sea

The price of Brent crude rose to almost $99 a barrel as Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on two Saudi tankers. The U.S. and Iran showed no letup in their fighting.

Recent Attacks Show Iran Retains Ability to Inflict Damage on U.S. Targets

Video footage and satellite images reveal new details about Iranian strikes on U.S. targets in the Middle East during the latest flare-up in fighting.

U.S.-Saudi Deal Prompts Fears of a Global Nuclear Arms Race

In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, nations seek nuclear capabilities to hedge against aggressive neighbors, potentially creating a more freewheeling era.

Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia Isn’t Short on Energy. Here’s Why It’s Going Nuclear.

The world’s largest exporter of crude oil stands to benefit from diversifying its energy sources — and freeing up more oil to sell.

A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon

Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026

Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel

The agreement, which officials said would be announced today, is likely to set off a debate on whether the Saudis can be trusted with the technology.

Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Stokes Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race

Rubio Signals No Letup in U.S. Strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. attacks would continue as long as Iran tried to control the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that Tehran was “not serious” about diplomacy.

See How Houthis Put the Red Sea, an Alternative Oil Route, at Risk

Saudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the war began. Now Iranian-backed Houthi militants say they intend to block that route.

Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him

Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged the United States to execute an international arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, which New York itself cannot do.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026

The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency Just as Prices Are Rising

The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as the war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.

Trump Rejected Nearly 6,000 Clemency Applications Amid Hope of Pardon Wave

Expectations were raised for a raft of pardons in connection with the country’s 250th birthday, but President Trump granted fewer than 20 on July 3.

Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Remain High.

Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, promised policies that would give people financial “breathing space.” His opponents are already doling out criticism.

Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War

The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has declared a Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening a new front in the war.

U.S. and Iran Launch Attacks for 10th Straight Night

News Analysis

When Protesters Speak, Zelensky Listens, in the Ukrainian Tradition

With anger high over the firing of the defense minister, the president’s office is signaling an openness to compromise.