Savannah Guthrie's return to 'Today', the highly anticipated return of 'Euphoria', and a recap of 'The Comeback' Season 3, Episode 3 headline the latest in television.

• In Savannah Guthrie’s Return to ‘Today,’ a Rare TV Example of How to Live With Not Knowing — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Euphoria,’ Plus 8 Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Comeback’ Season 3, Episode 3: The Aww-Ick — New York Times Arts -

Recent literary critiques feature 'Yesteryear' by Caro Claire Burke, 'The Oyster Diaries' by Nancy Lemann, and 'Here Where We Live Is Our Country' by Molly Crabapple, exploring diverse narratives from memoir to social history.

• Book Review: ‘Yesteryear,’ by Caro Claire Burke — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Oyster Diaries,’ by Nancy Lemann — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Here Where We Live Is Our Country,’ by Molly Crabapple — New York Times Books -

The passing of Bettina Köster, a key figure in Berlin's 1980s avant-garde scene, and a spotlight on Simon Hanes' anarchic musical masterpiece 'Gargantua' are among the music and arts highlights.

• Bettina Köster, a Leading Voice in Berlin’s 1980s Avant-Garde, Dies at 66 — New York Times Arts -
• The Volcano Lover: An Anarchic Young Composer’s Masterpiece — New York Times Arts -

Dance Theater of Harlem's revival of 'Firebird' and the innovative treadmill-based theatrical performance 'Burnout Paradise' showcase dynamic live productions.

• ‘Firebird’ Finds Its Wings Again at Dance Theater of Harlem — New York Times Arts -
• In ‘Burnout Paradise,’ Running on Treadmills Is Only the Half of It — New York Times Arts -

An intriguing analysis on how memes have reshaped our culture, transcending the digital realm into everyday life and policy messaging, offers a unique perspective.

• Forget the A.I. Apocalypse. Memes Have Already Nuked Our Culture. — New York Times Arts -