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This year's shortlist is made up of former Booker winners and debut authors, with tales spanning a wide range of genres, from historical fiction to campus novel to dystopian fiction.

Ten photographers share their favorite memories from the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour, which was headlined by this year's winner, the Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia.

California voters approved a top-two primary election designed to encourage moderation. But in most races, it ends in a conventional Democrat vs. Republican. Some are ready to scrap the top two.

When President Lincoln's pocket watch was being cleaned in 1861, the watchmaker inscribed a secret message about a pivotal moment in the nation's history that still resonates today.

This weekend in the arts: Lots of new visual art celebrating printmaking, architecture, the Barrio Logan neighborhood, found art shape-shifters, and longtime public art collaborators; plus Sudan Archives, poetry and sound, Britten's "Sea Interludes," costume designer Edith Head on stage, Ephrat Asherie Dance, a book festival, Tết Festival and more.

Inside jails across California, undercover agents pose as incarcerated people to try to elicit confessions from suspects. A new investigation reveals the inner-workings of the controversial tactic.

The carrier will arrive at Naval Air Station North Island at about noon Thursday, according to multiple reports. The U.S. Navy has not officially confirmed that date, but is expected to make the official announcement Monday or Tuesday.

The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.

"Pop Culture Remix" Exhibition Dates: August 1 – October 4, 2026 Opening Reception & Sparks Art Party: August 15, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. Sparks Gallery presents "Pop Culture Remix," a vibrant group exhibition showcasing contemporary artists from across the nation who reimagine the enduring influence of Pop Art. Selected through a national call for artists, this exhibition explores the colorful, playful, and thought-provoking relationship between art and popular culture. Featuring works inspired by advertising, celebrity culture, comics, nostalgia, consumerism, and everyday life, "Pop Culture Remix" highlights how today's artists continue to reinterpret the visual language of Pop Art for a modern audience. Through bold imagery, humor, critique, and innovation, the exhibition celebrates the movement's lasting impact while offering fresh perspectives on the culture that surrounds us. Join us for the opening reception of "Pop Culture Remix" during Sparks Gallery's annual Sparks Art Party! This year's celebration embraces the vibrant and playful theme of Pop Culture. Enjoy an evening of art, music, community, and creative expression while exploring the exhibition and celebrating the artists. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-art-art-party-at-sparks-tickets-1983208313452 Sparks Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Join the North Coast Symphony for an afternoon of musical magic on Saturday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. at San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas. The program features clarinet soloist Max Opferkuch performing Carl Maria von Weber’s "Clarinet Concerto No. 1," along with the captivating "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" by Dukas and Mussorgsky’s mysterious "Night on Bald Mountain." Rounding out the program is Gabriela Frank’s lively "Jungle Jaunt." North Coast Symphony Orchestra on Facebook