New publications abound, featuring Scott Anderson's 'King of Kings' and his brother Jon Lee Anderson's latest work, alongside Elaine Castillo's 'Moderation' and Lauren Grodstein's 'A Dog in Georgia', all receiving attention.

• Book Review: ‘King of Kings,’ by Scott Anderson — New York Times Books -
• Scott and Jon Lee Anderson, War Correspondents and Brothers, Each With a New Book — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Moderation,’ by Elaine Castillo — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘A Dog in Georgia,’ by Lauren Grodstein — New York Times Books -

The entertainment world mourns the passing of influential artists, including Grammy-winning accordion master Flaco Jiménez and provocative playwright Robert Wilson, known for his groundbreaking theatrical works.

• Flaco Jiménez, 86, Grammy-Winning Master of the Tex-Mex Accordion, Dies — New York Times Music -
• Robert Wilson, Provocative Playwright of ‘Einstein on the Beach,’ Is Dead at 83 — New York Times Music -

Updates from the screen include Tony Hale finding joy in 'Veep' blooper reels and the animated classic 'King of the Hill' returning with an aged-up revival.

• Tony Hale Cheers Himself Up With ‘Veep’ Blooper Reels — New York Times Movies -
• ‘King of the Hill’ Enters Its Golden Years — New York Times Arts -

Cultural headlines feature a cartoonist's unexpected discoveries at the Frick Collection and dedicated efforts to preserve Hawaii's history from the Lahaina wildfires.

• A Cartoonist, Interrupted, Stumbles on Surprises at the Frick — New York Times Arts -
• Saving Hawaii’s History From the Ashes, One Object at a Time — New York Times Arts -

A tragic event unfolded with the death of a production manager in an accident at Jacob's Pillow, leading to canceled programming.

• Production Manager Is Killed in Accident at Jacob’s Pillow, Authorities Say — New York Times Arts -

In legal developments, actor Gary Busey pleaded guilty to a sex crime charge linked to a horror movie event.

• Gary Busey Pleads Guilty to Sex Crime Charge Tied to Horror Movie Event — New York Times Movies -