THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 26, 2026 PREVIEW

The Knicks lean in for a huddle break at the beginning of a new season.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest issue cover features Mark Ulriksen’s “Make It Two” – Game on.

The Danger of Getting Too Close to a Source

Richard Darman was my source in the Reagan and Bush Administrations—and my best friend. By Bob Woodward

Computer Chips Are the Most Magnificent Things Humanity Has Ever Made

They power our phones, cars, dishwashers—and the A.I. systems that prop up the economy. They’re also at the heart of fierce geopolitical rivalry. By Gideon Lewis-Kraus

The New Age of Reading

Alarm about declining interest in books is perpetual. But, as bookselling reaches unexpected heights, James Daunt, the chief executive of Barnes & Noble, thinks a different future is at hand. By Nathan Heller

Facing the Death Penalty

The cases of Christa Pike and Nidal Hasan show how vanishingly fine the line is between a routine execution and an unbearable one. By Amy Davidson Sorkin

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026

France’s Far Right Seizes the Moment as Rioting Stuns the Country

The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.

Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing.

To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.

Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?

With just over two weeks to go until the midterm elections, it’s triage season for Republicans.

Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal

President Trump justified his reversal after almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.

Under Siege, Ukraine Uses F-16s to Shoot Down Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones

The fighters are a key tool against Moscow’s latest weapon of choice. But deploying the multimillion-dollar planes to counter drones is an imperfect fix.

For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of Security

The Emirates’ reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

The Coverup: How a Trillion-Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold

The line between dirty and clean gold is an industry fiction. Wall Street and governments profit off gold from criminals, gangsters and those who exploit children.

1h agoBy Justin Scheck and Lynsey Addario