This topic remembers prominent figures such as Stephen Koch, Peter Schneider, Angelika Saleh, Dan Simmons, Alan Trustman, and Country Joe McDonald, highlighting their lasting contributions to photography, literature, independent cinema, genre fiction, screenwriting, and music.

• Stephen Koch, 84, Dies; Champion of a Belatedly Hailed Photographer — New York Times Arts -
• Peter Schneider Dies at 85; His Novels Explored a Divided Germany — New York Times Arts -
• Angelika Saleh, the Angelika of Angelika Film Center, Dies at 90 — New York Times Arts -

• Dan Simmons, Genre-Leaping Author of ‘The Terror,’ Dies at 77 — New York Times Arts -
• Alan Trustman, Lawyer Who Wrote ‘Thomas Crown Affair,’ Dies at 95 — New York Times Arts -
• Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84 — New York Times Arts -

This topic covers Harry Styles' solo career, Field Music's innovative approach to income, and Jessie Buckley's reflections on motherhood, alongside the ongoing legal developments surrounding a shooting incident at Rihanna's home.

• Harry Styles and 8 More Boy Band Stars Who Went Solo — New York Times Arts -
• To Pay the Bills, a Cult Band Becomes a Doors Tribute Act — New York Times Arts -
• Jessie Buckley Became a Mother for ‘Hamnet.’ Then She Became a Real One. (Encore) — New York Times Arts -

• Suspect in Rihanna Shooting Is Charged With Attempted Murder — New York Times Arts -
• After a Shooting at Rihanna’s Home, a Woman Is Held on Suspicion of Attempted Murder — New York Times Arts -

This topic features new book reviews for Karan Mahajan's 'The Complex', Tom Junod's memoir, and Patricia Finn's 'The Golden Boy', as well as the announcement of Jill Biden's upcoming memoir.

• Book Review: ‘The Complex,’ by Karan Mahajan — New York Times Books -
• Jill Biden Will Publish a Memoir in June — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man,’ by Tom Junod — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘The Golden Boy,’ by Patricia Finn — New York Times Books -

This topic includes Quentin Tarantino's new West End play, Michelle Pfeiffer's career reinvention, an exhibit exploring 'The Sopranos' creation, and late-night humor regarding Pete Hegseth's fruit baskets.

• Quentin Tarantino Plans ‘Swashbuckling’ Play for London’s West End — New York Times Arts -
• Michelle Pfeiffer Makes It Look Easy. It Isn’t. — New York Times Arts -
• How ‘The Sopranos’ Came to Life — New York Times Arts -

• Late Night Makes Fun of Pete Hegseth’s Fruit Baskets — New York Times Arts -

This topic explores a legal battle over an artist's life work, the addition of a U.S. wing to Minecraft's Uncensored Library, the traditional art of making Kokeshi dolls in Japan, and the vibrant 'The Dark' festival in Hudson Valley.

• An Artist Renounced His Family. They Sued to Acquire His Life’s Work. — New York Times Arts -
• Minecraft’s Uncensored Library Adds a United States Wing — New York Times Arts -
• In Japan, Making Wooden Kokeshi Dolls — New York Times Arts -

• At This Festival, the Dead of Winter Is the Life of the Party — New York Times Arts -

This topic addresses the controversial use of violent memes on social media by Trump to promote the war on Iran, transforming serious conflict into "gleeful entertainment."

• Through Violent Memes on Social Media, Trump Promotes the War on Iran — New York Times Arts -