In ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life,’ Tragedy Mingles With Comedy 29. September 2026 (19:13) The actor Jacob Ming-Trent faced numerous rejections. But in this solo play at the Public, he tells how he found redemption through the playwright’s worlds and words.(New York Times)
MacArthur Foundation Announces 2026 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners 29. September 2026 (18:01) The 20 fellowship recipients across the arts, humanities and sciences will each receive an $800,000, no-strings-attached stipend for their work.(New York Times)
Hachette Book Group Names New C.E.O. 29. September 2026 (17:00) Ben Sevier, who has led the publishing house’s Grand Central division since 2017, will succeed chief executive David Shelley in January.(New York Times)
Late Night Doesn’t Buy That Xi Was Impressed by Trump’s Helipad 29. September 2026 (09:11) “Pretty sure he’s not blown away by ‘carved rock in shape of circle,’” Jon Stewart said, noting that China has its own “fully autonomous magnetic levitation train.”(New York Times)
