Highlights include Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' cancellation, a brief history of CBS late-night programming, Netflix's pioneering use of AI in a show, and updates on various streaming series and personalities like Shannon Sharpe.

• Alt Comedy Is Dead. Long Live Alt Comedy! — New York Times Arts -
• A Brief History of CBS’s Late-Night Eras — New York Times Arts -
• Shannon Sharpe Settles Lawsuit Accusing Him of Rape — New York Times Arts -

• Why Is Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Getting Canceled? — New York Times Arts -
• Generative A.I. Destroys a Building in Its Netflix Debut — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Is Being Canceled by CBS — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Washington Black’ Is a Defiantly Joyful Fable — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Shari & Lamb Chop’: A Singular Talent Gets Her Due — New York Times Arts -
• Stephen Colbert Laments the End of ‘The Late Show’ on CBS — New York Times Arts -
• Fans React to Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation With Puzzlement and Anger — New York Times Arts -
• ‘And Just Like That …’ Season 3, Episode 8 Recap: Bringing Sexy Back — New York Times Arts -

This topic covers new book recommendations from editors, the best books of the year so far, various book reviews including graphic biographies and academic works, and discussions on themes like empathy in literature.

• 7 New Books Our Editors Loved This Week — New York Times Books -
• The Best Books of the Year (So Far) — New York Times Books -
• A New ‘Billy Budd’ Opera Premieres at the Aix Festival — New York Times Arts -

• Review: “The Palette and the Sword,” by Milo Manara — New York Times Arts -
• Review: “The Palette and the Sword,” by Milo Manara — New York Times Books -
• The Politics of the War on Empathy — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Trembling Hand,' by Mathelinda Nabugodi — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Deeply Dave,’ by Michael Grover, and ‘Schoolbot 9000,’ by Sam Hepburn — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Empire of the Elite,’ by Michael M. Grynbaum — New York Times Books -

This section features Justin Bieber's latest album review, new song releases from artists like Nine Inch Nails, Drake's performance at Wireless Fest, classical music explorations, and obituaries for music figures like Alan Bergman and Connie Francis.

• Nine Inch Nails Revisits the ’80s, and 9 More New Songs — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Swag’ Album Review: Justin Bieber Finds His Old Soul — New York Times Arts -
• Alan Bergman, Half of a Prolific Lyric-Writing Team, Dies at 99 — New York Times Arts -

• Drake Returns With Reinforcements at Wireless Fest in London — New York Times Arts -
• In Just a Few Minutes, This Music Will Change Your Day — New York Times Arts -
• Only 5 Fingers Playing Piano, but the Sound of So Many Hands — New York Times Arts -
• Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ and ‘Who’s Sorry Now’ Singer, Dies at 87 — New York Times Arts -
• Billy Jones, Baby’s All Right Owner and NYC Nightlife Impresario, Dies at 45 — New York Times Music -

Highlights include critics' picks for new movies, insights into the making of the new 'Superman' film, streaming recommendations for horror and free movies, and a feature on a nostalgic video rental store in L.A..

• Inside L.A.’s Vidiots, a Video Rental Store Where DVDs Still Have a Waiting List — New York Times Movies -
• Five Horror Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -
• Five Free Movies to Stream Now — New York Times Arts -

• How Superman Handles a Lois Lane Interview — New York Times Arts -
• James Gunn Didn’t Want to Make ‘Superman.’ What Changed His Mind? — New York Times Arts -
• 7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Superman’ | Anatomy of a Scene — New York Times Arts -

This topic highlights changes at the Williamstown Theater Festival, choreography insights for Broadway classics like 'Chicago' and 'A Chorus Line', a review of 'The Weir', and the retirement of ballerina Gillian Murphy.

• Williamstown Theater Festival Was in Crisis. Here’s How It’s Changing. — New York Times Music -
• The Moves That Make ‘Chicago’ and ‘A Chorus Line’ So Special — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Weir’ Review: A Few Pints to Help the Ghost Stories Go Down Easy — New York Times Arts -

• The Moves That Make ‘Chicago’ and ‘A Chorus Line’ So Special — New York Times Arts -
• ‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘Chicago’ at 50: Who Won? — New York Times Arts -
• Gillian Murphy, a Ballerina With Joy and Aplomb, Steps Down from ABT — New York Times Arts -
• All Aboard a Steam Train to See ‘The Railway Children’ — New York Times Arts -

This section showcases New York's best summer art shows upstate, retrospectives on artists like Stan Douglas, an unraveling of a forgotten art heist, and tributes to influential designers like John Conklin and Martin Izquierdo.

• New York’s Best Summer Art Shows Are Upstate — New York Times Arts -
• Stan Douglas and the Double Life of Images — New York Times Arts -
• John Conklin, Who Created Fantastical Opera Sets, Dies at 88 — New York Times Arts -

• Martin Izquierdo Dead: Costume Designer Who Made Wings for ‘Angels in America’ Was 83 — New York Times Arts -
• The Familiar Fingerprints of a Forgotten Art Heist — New York Times Arts -
• The Familiar Fingerprints of a Forgotten Art Heist — New York Times Arts -

This topic focuses on the industry's shift towards live service games and the need for narrative closure in video games.

• Novels and Movies Offer Closure. Video Games Should Too. — New York Times Arts -