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THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 2026

Jensen Huang’s Fate at Nvidia Is on the Line as Scandals Mount

The board met to discuss the future of its chief executive, but made no announcement about any decision.

Huang Is Said to Have Had Relationship With Nvidia Executive Who Reports to Him

The Nvidia leader is already under investigation over an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who U.S. intelligence determined was a Chinese spy.

In China’s Spy Operations, Romance Can Be a Long Game

Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman U.S. officials say is a Chinese spy has drawn attention to the role of intimate relationships in espionage.

A.I. Weapons Need Data for Their Training. Ukraine Has a Lot to Offer.

The Ukrainian government has opened up a trove of five million battlefield videos to defense companies at home and abroad.

They Left Iran, but Now the Regime Is Seizing Their Assets to Silence Them

The Iranian authorities are pursuing diaspora dissidents and journalists, extending the government’s repressive apparatus far beyond its borders.

Democrats Add to Senate Majority as Scott Colom Wins in Mississippi

Mr. Colom, a prosecutor, will be the first Black senator elected from Mississippi since the post-Civil War Reconstruction period.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 2026

The Fed Has to Raise Rates. Officials Are Divided Over How Fast to Go.

The Federal Reserve’s gradual approach to raising rates is being tested by intensifying price pressures.

Lebanon Faces Economic ‘Catastrophe’ After War and Years of Mismanagement

Hezbollah’s conflict with Israel and the U.S.-Israel war with Iran have made systemic problems worse, causing the cost of living to soar and driving many Lebanese to despair.

Rubio Says ‘Major Combat Operations’ in Iran Are No Longer Needed

The U.S. secretary of state said that American economic pressure is doing sufficient damage to the leadership in Tehran.

Democrats Pulled In Moderates. Can They Hold On to Them?

It’s not clear whether the party’s midterm success signals a broad realignment in American politics or a temporary turn away from an unpopular president.

A New Democratic-Tied Dark-Money Group Draws Scrutiny Over Midterm Spending

They’re in Ukraine. Why Do Their Phones Say They’re in Peru?

GPS-linked devices have been insisting that Ukrainians are in Lima, the Peruvian capital. The culprit is a jamming system built to thwart Russian airstrikes.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026

California Voters Reject Billionaire Tax That Divided Democrats

The measure would’ve created a first-of-its-kind wealth tax on the assets of billionaires. Its defeat could hinder the movement across the U.S.

Nvidia’s Board Has a History of Letting Jensen Huang Get His Way

Governance experts question whether the board, which is investigating Mr. Huang’s conduct, has been too deferential as he has turned Nvidia into a global giant.

Huang Told Trump He Did Not Know Chinese Woman Was Suspected Spy

Anthropic Targets Valuation of Up to $1.4 Trillion for Blockbuster I.P.O.

The A.I. company’s pricing would make it one of the biggest ever public listings. It comes at a volatile moment amid fears that the A.I. boom may not be sustainable.

The Man Who Helped the C.I.A. Secretly Operate in Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum drew a firm line barring U.S. forces from operating on Mexican soil. But in a northern border state, one local partner quietly helped the agency build a foothold.

Saudi Arabia Sentences Mother to 100 Lashes for Birth Outside Marriage

The kingdom’s promised reforms don’t always match the realities of its justice system. Unmarried women, particularly foreign workers, face unique perils.

Why U.S. Business Deals Are Unlikely to Get Putin to Give Any Ground

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has shown a willingness to endure a high price to get what he wants in Ukraine, and he sees little reason to stop fighting now, analysts say.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026

C.E.O.’s Grip on Nvidia Poses a Challenge to Its Board’s Investigation of His Affair

If the board decides to punish Jensen Huang, who admitted to a relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy, there is no obvious successor.

The Difficult Options Trump Is Weighing to Resolve the War in Iran

There are no good choices facing President Trump as he tries to find a way out of the deeply unpopular conflict.

Ukraine Peace Talks Are Restarting After 9 Months. Here’s What to Expect.

U.S.-led talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine will resume this week in Abu Dhabi. A cease-fire won’t be on the table.

Immigrants Are Being Systematically Returned Home Despite Court Orders

Working with the Trump administration, foreign partners accept deportees, then ship them to nations where the U.S. itself would be prohibited from sending them.

Germans Miss Merkel, Their Old Chancellor, Though They Dislike Her Policies

Crowds have flocked to the stern, but reassuring, face of Angela Merkel in her official portrait, even as a backlash to her legacy roils German politics.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026

For Trump and America, a Clear Election Verdict Leaves a Murky Future

Americans face a new political reality and a gap between the time they effectively decided to be done with President Trump and the time he is actually done.

‘Failure Is Not an Option’: A Cautious Hakeem Jeffries Vows a Bold Agenda

The man in line to be the first Black speaker is seen by activists as too timid to take on the president. He says he’s “strongly positioned” to get things done.

Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”

South Africa’s Politics May Never Be the Same Again

The African National Congress lost big in local elections, turning a once-dominant force credited with overturning apartheid into “any other political party.”

Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government

Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, hopes to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by cobbling together a coalition after an inconclusive election.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 9, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘HE OWES $40 TRILLION’ – The national debt will weigh on all of us long after the election. Here’s what happens next.

The New Congress Must Fix the $40 Trillion Debt—and Soon

The next generation, the little fellow below included, depends on it. Five potential endgames. By Jack Hough

Voters have spoken, and Congress has flipped blue, to counter a Republican White House. Which side will get its way? Increasingly, neither, and not just because of gridlock. America’s debt will write more of the rules from here.

Don’t Lose Sleep Over GLP-1s: Why ResMed Stock Is a Bargain

ResMed, whose devices treat sleep apnea, has dropped on unfounded concerns that weight-loss drugs will replace its treatment. The stock is cheap and worth buying at current prices.

Where Trump and the Dems Can Meet in the Middle

The Washington consensus is that Congress will be gridlocked for the rest of Trump’s presidency. Investors on Wall Street, however, see compromise on the horizon. Healthcare stocks, renewables, and more hang in the balance.

Everything Is Going Wrong for Chip Stocks. 5 Names at Fire-Sale Prices.

The rout doesn’t mean run for the exits, but investors should choose semiconductor names wisely.

The World’s Debt Is at Record Levels. 6 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio.

The borrowing binge makes world markets even riskier and complicates the ability of central banks to step in to help. Where to ride out the storm.

The Rise of AI Shoppers—and the Asterisk Attached

The success or failure of bot shoppers is going to come down to trust. So far, the retail establishment has the upper hand.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026

Why Israel’s Ex-Army Chief’s Next Mission Could Be Mission Impossible

Gadi Eisenkot is poised to get a chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.

Erratic, Distracted, Extravagant: How Elon Musk’s Huge Midterm Bet Flopped

Behind the scenes, the world’s richest person spent a record amount over two years in an attempt to bend the country’s politics to his will. He failed.

In Elevating Stephen Miller, Trump Digs In on Hard-Line Agenda

The new chief of staff is responsible for some of the most provocative policies of President Trump’s second term, and an aggressive approach to executive power.

Susie Wiles Is the Latest Powerful Woman to Exit the Administration

Inside the Operation That Helped Ukraine Turn the Tables

After months of secrecy, Ukrainian commanders let New York Times journalists join them in bunkers and training grounds used to reverse some Russian territorial gains.

Bomb Threats and Cyberattacks in Europe Inject Unease Into Everyday Life

A cyberattack on supermarket fridges, bomb threats to planes and software vulnerabilities have Europe on edge as government officials encourage resilience and stockpiling.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026

U.S. Job Market Gained Momentum in October, and Unemployment Fell

Employers hired at a vigorous pace, adding 165,000 jobs. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.

Tech Stocks Bounce in Another Day of Dizzying Volatility

Global markets were rattled after a deep U.S. sell-off on Thursday, but signs of a modest rally emerged at the end of a turbulent week.

After a $2.5 Trillion Wipeout, Tech Investors Brace for More Pain

Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout

Victory for Democrats could alter the course of peace negotiations and a war nearing its fifth year.

Saudi-Led Forces Bombed Yemeni Home, Killing Nine Family Members, Relatives Say

The attack in October cast a spotlight on civilian casualties in the Saudi-led and U.S.-assisted bombing campaign against the Houthis.

Wave of Bomb Hoaxes Leaves European Travelers Peeved, Not Panicked

Bomb threats have disrupted dozens of flights in Europe over the past week. At airports in Rome, Madrid and Warsaw, travelers were more frustrated than fearful.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, NOV. 5, 2026

Inside the G.O.P.’s Historic Collapse

‘I Have Seen the Enemy, and It Is Us’

Here’s how an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.

‘Florida Is the Last Main Anchor Standing’ for Republicans

The third most populous state withstood a Democratic surge, even as Republicans suffered deep losses across the country.

Stop the Steal? Netanyahu Borrows a Page From Trump’s Playbook

The Israeli leader and his allies are alleging that Arab voters last month stole the election. Election officials say that while foul play was being investigated, it could not have affected the result.

New Series of Bomb Threats Disrupts Flights in Europe

The planes that were targeted, including in Italy and France, landed safely, officials said. No explosives have been found.

Political Losses Deepen the Stakes as Trump Contemplates Renewed Iran Attack

The midterm results showed how much backlash President Trump could face for major strikes against Iran as he struggles to end the war.

THE BURLINGTON MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2026

The Burlington Magazine: The latest issue features the upcoming 150th anniversary of Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery in 2027, honors the career of late Victoria and Albert Museum jewelry curator Richard Edgcumbe, and reviews the monumental realism and modernist influence of nineteenth-century French painter Gustave Courbet.

Liverpool 2027

The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool will be 150 years old in 2027. It was named after the local brewer Andrew Barclay Walker (1824–93), who donated £20,000 for the creation of the gallery. It opened in September 1877 and welcomed over 300,000 visitors during the next four months. Walker was not a collector of art but appears to have displayed an aesthetic sensibility through the high standards he insisted on for the design of his public houses. read more

Richard Edgcumbe (1951–2026)

A gifted curator who specialised in jewellery, Richard Edgcumbe pursued a successful career at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and notably published on gold chasing in the eighteenth century. read more

I, Gustave Courbet

Gustave Courbet (1819–77) was arguably the most important artist in nineteenth-century France. Over almost four decades, he created paintings of monumental achievement and innovation in all genres and changed how art was exhibited and sold – mostly in Paris, the capital of the international art world. He launched an aesthetic of realism that emphasised painterly facture and set the stage for modernist art in the decades that followed. read more