The passing of several notable figures marks the news, including Ernest Hemingway's devoted second son, Patrick Hemingway, Renaissance woman Rosalyn Drexler, Czech literature preserver Zdena Salivarova, and Indigenous Canadian actor Graham Greene.

• Patrick Hemingway, Ernest’s Devoted Second Son, Is Dead at 97 — New York Times Books -
• Rosalyn Drexler, a Modern-Day Renaissance Woman, Dies at 98 — New York Times Books -
• Zdena Salivarova, Who Kept Banned Czech Literature Alive, Dies at 91 — New York Times Books -

• Graham Greene, Indigenous Canadian Actor Known for ‘Dances With Wolves,’ Dies at 73 — New York Times Movies -

This section highlights the Louvre Museum's appointment of an African art repatriation advocate, discussions on a Swedish cultural canon, and the increasing relevance of museums in an A.I.-reshaped world, alongside upcoming fall art exhibitions and new leadership at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

• What Is Swedish Culture? IKEA? Yes. Abba? Not This Time. — New York Times Music -
• Aided by Instagram, Korea’s Tattoo Artists Are Grabbing Attention — New York Times Arts -
• Louvre Museum Names Advocate for African Art Repatriation as Next ‘Great Thinker’ — New York Times Arts -

• A World Reshaped by A.I. Needs Museums More Than Ever — New York Times Arts -
• Former National Portrait Gallery Leader Heads to Milwaukee Art Museum — New York Times Arts -
• Art Shows and Exhibitions to See This Fall at The Met, MoMA and More — New York Times Arts -

News includes Stephen Colbert beginning his final 'Late Show' season, a guide to September's best streaming movies and shows, a review of the restored Japanese film 'Linda Linda Linda', and protests raising awareness of the Gaza War at the Venice Film Festival.

• Stephen Colbert Starts the Final ‘Late Show’ Season With a Toast — New York Times Arts -
• Best Movies and Shows Streaming in September: ‘Marvel Zombies,’ ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ and More — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Linda Linda Linda’: These Girls Just Want to Have Fun — New York Times Movies -

• ‘The Paper’ Review: I Have Good News and I Have Bad News — New York Times Arts -
• Pro-Palestinian Protesters at the Venice Film Festival Raise Gaza War — New York Times Arts -
• Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 Recap: Ghost Ship — New York Times Arts -

New book reviews feature Arundhati Roy's memoir and Christine Webb's critique of human superiority, with additional coverage of Mark Whitaker's 'The Afterlife of Malcolm X' and Rie Qudan's A.I.-focused novel 'Sympathy Tower Tokyo'.

• Book Review: “Mother Mary Comes to Me,” by Arundhati Roy — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: The Arrogant Ape, by Christine Webb — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X,’ by Mark Whitaker — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Sympathy Tower Tokyo,’ by Rie Qudan — New York Times Books -
• Exploring Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall — New York Times Books -
• Debbie Gibson Wants to Take Your Photo (She Won’t Steal Your Phone) — New York Times Books -

Oasis's long-awaited reunion tour in New Jersey excites fans, while the Met Opera addresses financial challenges with a new deal in Saudi Arabia, and anticipation builds for fall's most awaited album releases.

• Audience Report: Oasis Returns, in All Its Glory — New York Times Music -
• The Met Opera Turns to Saudi Arabia to Help Solve Its Financial Woes — New York Times Music -
• The Fall’s Most Anticipated Albums: 10 Picks — New York Times Music -

• 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Mal Waldron — New York Times Music -

Tarell Alvin McCraney and André Holland make an Off Broadway homecoming with 'The Brothers Size,' as the fall season promises Keanu Reeves in 'Waiting for Godot' on Broadway and diverse plays and musicals across the U.S.

• An Off Broadway Homecoming for Tarell Alvin McCraney and André Holland — New York Times Arts -
• With ‘Color Theories,’ Julio Torres Throws Shades — New York Times Movies -
• A Tale of Shakespeare and Marlowe — and Sex and Power — New York Times Arts -

• 42 Plays and Musicals to See Across the U.S. This Fall — New York Times Arts -
• Keanu Reeves in ‘Waiting for Godot’ and More Broadway Shows to See This Fall — New York Times Arts -

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's potential honeymoon destinations are explored, E. Jean Carroll discusses her personal life, and Cardi B is found not liable in a civil assault trial.

• Where Should Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Go on Their Honeymoon? We’ve Got Ideas. — New York Times Music -
• E. Jean Carroll’s Vibrant Sex Life Ended 30 Years Ago. She Wants It Back. — New York Times Arts -
• Cardi B Is Found Not Liable for Assault in Civil Trial — New York Times Music -

Fans eagerly await **the impending release of 'Hollow Knight: Silksong'**, a challenging indie game revealed back in 2019.

• The Long Wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Almost Over — New York Times Arts -