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Barron’s Magazine – December 30, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (December 28, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The Real Drone Invasion’….

Watch Out, Amazon and UPS: The Race Is On for Drone Delivery

There’s more to drones than mysterious lights. A multibillion-dollar drone delivery market is taking shape. The rewards could be massive.

UnitedHealth and CVS Received Millions in Opioid Rebates Through Medicare

As the U.S. opioid crisis deepened, Medicare plans administered by UnitedHealth and CVS Health were a top source of OxyContin sales, a Barron’s investigation found.

Welcome to Middle Age, Millennials. Here’s How to Get Your Retirement Savings on Track.

AI Is Reshuffling the Ranks of Utilities Stocks. Here Are the Likely Winners.

Once known as safety plays, shares of electricity suppliers are getting a jolt from AI data centers.

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The New York Times Magazine – Dec. 22, 2024

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In this issue, Nicholas Casey and Paolo Pellegrin on the journey to receive medical treatment for Palestinians in Gaza; Jason Diamond on the dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov; Jenna (J) Wortham on the new social media platform Bluesky; and more.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (December 21, 2024): The 12,22,24 issue features ‘Escape From Gaza’…

For a Desperate Few, a Hectic Escape From Gaza

The war is nearly impossible to flee — except for a small number of sick and wounded who are offered a dramatic path to safety. By Nicholas Casey

Is Mikhail Baryshnikov the Last of the Highbrow Superstars?

Fifty years since he left the Soviet Union, he insists on using his huge fame to bring attention to difficult, esoteric art. By Jason Diamond

Another New Twitter? Good Luck With That.

Users are now flocking to Bluesky. But every social media platform becomes a wasteland in the end. By J Wortham

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec. 23, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (December21, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Buy Now, Cry Later’…

She Blew Her Life Savings. How Tech Hooks Shoppers.

The rise of affiliate links, Buy Now buttons, and other technology has made it easier than ever to binge, often with dire consequences.

Sell Costco Stock. It’s No Bargain.

The company is firing on all cylinders, but its valuation has become concerning. Shares now trade for 53 times projected earnings.

Farewell to the Smooth Ride for Stocks. How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Bumpy 2025.

Trump’s policies are a wild card for markets. Making these portfolio moves could help smooth your ride.

The Super-Rich Invest in Some Wild Things. A 20% Return Is Very Real.

Some wealthy families look elsewhere to invest as private-equity funds become too big. The strategies aren’t for the average investor.

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The New York Times Magazine – Dec. 8, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (December 14 2024): The 12.15.24 issue features ‘The Silence of Alice Munro’…

What Alice Munro Knew

The Nobel-winning author’s husband was a pedophile who targeted her daughter and other children. Why did she stay silent?

Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.

In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.

Could This Tiny School Break Down the Wall Between Church and State?

Officials in Oklahoma are laying the groundwork to push Christianity into public schools.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec. 16, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (December 7, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Outlook 2025’….

Stocks Could Gain Another 20% in 2025. Embrace the Bubble.

Wall Street’s market forecasts are too tepid. The S&P 500 could rally next year on a combination of AI growth and deregulation. But investors should prepare for a wilder ride.

The Economy and the Fed Could Shine in 2025. It All Depends on Inflation.

The Federal Reserve could find it harder to balance growth and inflation next year, given the incoming Trump administration’s policies. So far, the forecast looks sunny.

Millennials Are Scared of Buying a Home. They Might Have a Point.

Millennials see real estate as a speculative asset. That makes them less apt to buy than their parents did at similar ages.

Trump Aims to Slash Government Spending. What It Could Mean for Social Security.

Wringing savings from the program could result in worse customer service. What you need to know.

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The New York Times Magazine – Dec. 8, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (December 7 2024): The 12.8.24 Issue features William Langewiesche on the secret Pentagon war game how nuclear escalation spirals out of control; Daniel Bergner on a mysterious gap in psychosis rates; Alexis Okeowo on an endless war in Ethiopia; and more.

The Secret Pentagon War Game That Offers a Stark Warning for Our Times

The devastating outcome of the 1983 game reveals that nuclear escalation inevitably spirals out of control.

The Interview: Tilda Swinton Would Like a Word With Trump About His Mother

The Academy Award-winning actress discusses her lifelong quest for connection, humanity’s innate goodness and the point of being alive.

Ethiopia’s Agony: ‘I Have Never Seen This Kind of Cruelty in My Life’

A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new conflicts roil the nation. By Alexis Okeowo

America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates

Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures. By Daniel Bergner

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec. 9, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (December 7, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The Bull Case for Investing Abroad’…

International Roundtable: 4 Experts, 12 Stock Picks

Investing abroad has been a tough sell, but overseas markets offer growth—and value.

MicroStrategy Is Winning by Breaking Wall Street’s Rules. Avoid the Stock.

Investors effectively are paying nearly $240,000 for each of the company’s 402,100 Bitcoins, well above the market price.

What Happens if You Die Without a Will? You Could Leave Heirs—and Pets—With Even More Grief.

People can avoid messy family fights by preparing a will. It needn’t be a complicated document.

Inflation Isn’t Dead Yet. How to Protect Your Retirement Income.

Rising prices are here to stay. Use these investments to beat the inflation trap.Long read

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The New York Times Magazine-Dec. 1, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (November 30, 2024): The 12.1.24 Issue features Susan Dominus on an I.V.F. mix-up; Amir Ahmadi Arian on the director Mohammad Rasoulof; Francesca Mari on deadly superbugs bred by modern warfare; and more.

An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice

Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls?

Modern Warfare Is Breeding Deadly Superbugs. Why?

Researchers are trying to understand why resistant pathogens are so prevalent in the war-torn nations of the Middle East.

Am I a Hypocrite for Calling Donald Trump a Liar?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on hypocrisy. By Kwame Anthony Appiah

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec. 2, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (November 30, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Tax ‘Moves for Trump 2.0’

Trump Tax Cuts 2.0: How They Will Affect You

A postelection look at how tax laws are likely to change, and especially the outlook for the 2017 tax cuts.

What the Trump Tax Cuts Mean for the Deficit and Your Bond Portfolio

The deficit is likely to rise a lot more, and inflation could prove stubborn, leading to higher interest rates. How investors can protect themselves.

It’s Time for a Portfolio Reality Check

Rebalancing after a strong year for stocks may be uncomfortable. Do it anyway.

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The New York Times Magazine-Nov. 24, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (November 2, 2024): The 11.24.24 Issue features Philip Montgomery on two weeks in the life of Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County before, during and after the election; Emily Bazelon on how the abortion rights movement won in many states in the election; Tomas Weber on how Ozempic is turning people off from eating junk food; and more.

Becoming Trump Country

Luzerne County is one of many counties in Pennsylvania — and across the country — that shifted to the right this year.

Facing Eight Years in Prison, a Director Flees Iran

Facing an eight-year prison sentence, Mohammad Rasoulof had to make the most difficult decision of his life. We spent two weeks there before and after the election to understand what’s driving these changes.