The 2026 Booker Prize longlist includes 13 novels by writers including Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart, Marlon James and Rebecca Perry. The shortlist will be announced Sept. 22, with the winner named Nov. 9.
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Carly Simon says she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after worsening mobility problems and has also undergone surgery for basal cell carcinoma. The 83-year-old singer said she is still working, including on a new album, while learning to live with the condition.
President Trump is expected to speak at a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner after April’s event was disrupted by an armed attack. The new event will be held at a smaller Washington venue with enhanced security.
LeBron James has agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, pairing him with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown. James said he considered retirement but still wants to compete for another championship.
A federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while 12 states pursue an antitrust challenge. The companies say the $110 billion merger is lawful and pro-competitive.
FIFA staged the World Cup final’s first halftime show, featuring Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and other international stars. The performance promoted a FIFA education fund and drew mixed reaction, including criticism from Wayne Rooney.
Brenda Fricker, the Dublin-born actor who won an Oscar for “My Left Foot” and played memorable roles in “Home Alone 2” and “Casualty,” has died at 81. Her agent said she died in Dublin after “a period of ill health.”
A coalition of 12 states led by California sued to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The states argue the roughly $110 billion deal would raise prices, reduce choices and hurt workers, while Paramount says it would strengthen competition.