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- 1Columbia Faculty and Alumni Named to National Book Award LonglistsโColumbia Faculty & Alumni on 2026 National Book Award Longlists
Several Columbia University faculty members and alumni have been placed on the longlists for the 2026 National Book Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in American publishing. The university highlighted the recognitions, which underscore the school's ongoing influence on contemporary literature. Longlist selections are the first stage before finalists and winners are announced later in the awards cycle.
- 2'Play On!' musical pairs Shakespeare with Duke Ellington in Chicagoโ'Play On!' musical combines comedy of 'Twelfth Night,' music of Duke Ellington in show at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is staging 'Play On!', a musical that blends the comedy of 'Twelfth Night' with the music of Duke Ellington. The production reworks Shakespeare's classic story of mistaken identity and romance, setting it to Ellington's celebrated jazz songbook. Local coverage highlights the unusual pairing as a fresh take on the Bard, drawing attention from theatergoers in Chicago.
- 3NASA unveils $20 billion moon base strategyโNASA unveils ambitious $20 billion moon base strategy: What to know
NASA has unveiled a strategy for a moon base projected to cost around $20 billion, outlining plans for a sustained human presence on the lunar surface. The proposal, covered by major US outlets, details infrastructure and long-term exploration goals tied to the Artemis programme. The size of the price tag and the scope of permanent lunar habitation are drawing broad attention.
- 4Equal prize money at all combined WTA-ATP 1000 events from 2027โSvolta storica nel tennis femminile: nel 2027 premi uguali agli uomini per tutti i 1000 combined https:// fed.brid.gy/r/
Women's tennis is set for a historic shift: from 2027, prize money at all combined WTA and ATP 1000 tournaments will be equal for men and women. Italian outlet Il Fatto Quotidiano reports the decision as a landmark step for gender equality in the sport, closing the pay gap across the entire elite 1000-level calendar.
- 5NBA Analyst Slams Joel Embiid Over 76ers Roster Commentsโ"Sounds Like Some Excuse": NBA Analyst Calls Out Joel Embiid for His Admission on 76ers Roster
An NBA analyst has criticized 76ers star Joel Embiid, saying his recent admission about the Philadelphia roster "sounds like some excuse." The comments have fueled debate among fans over whether Embiid is deflecting responsibility for the team's struggles or offering a fair assessment of the roster's shortcomings.
- 6Zombie Outbreak Hits Franklin's Team in GTA 5โFranklin's Team Under Attack in a Zombie Outbreak in GTA 5 !
Gaming content featuring Franklin's team from GTA 5 facing a zombie outbreak is drawing major attention, with tens of thousands of fans engaging with the scenario. The clip blends the game's Los Santos setting with a pandemic-style survival twist, sparking discussion among players about the creative modded gameplay and the ongoing popularity of zombie-themed content in the GTA 5 community.
- 7Survival Story Five Years After a Fictional Zombie Outbreakโ5 Years After the Zombie Outbreak I Was the OnlyOne Left in My Town
A survival story set five years after a zombie outbreak, following a narrator who claims to be the only person left in their town. The story has drawn significant attention, gaining tens of thousands of likes as audiences engage with post-apocalyptic fiction and themes of isolation, which resonate amid ongoing interest in pandemic-related storytelling.
- 8Hamburg residents struggle to find combined Covid and flu shotsโOrrrr! Weil mein bisheriger Dealer offenbar nicht mehr mitspielt: Wo bekomme ich denn in # Hamburg eine Kombiimpfung Cov
A Hamburg resident is asking where to get a combined Covid and flu vaccination after their usual provider reportedly stopped offering it, noting they do not fall under the STIKO vaccination recommendation. The question highlights ongoing confusion about access to autumn booster shots for people outside the official risk groups in Germany.
- 9Columbia Health expands annual flu fair to more locationsโColumbia Health expands annual flu fair outreach to additional locations and day
Columbia Health is expanding its annual flu fair, adding additional locations and an extra day to its outreach this season. The move aims to make flu shots more accessible to students and staff across campus as the university prepares for the respiratory illness season. Details about specific dates and sites have drawn attention within the Columbia community.
- 10Oklahoma confirms sixth case of 'zombie deer' diseaseโOklahoma wildlife officials confirm sixth case of โZombie Deer,โ found in state panhandle
Oklahoma wildlife officials have confirmed a sixth case of chronic wasting disease, often called 'zombie deer' disease, in the state's panhandle. The fatal neurological illness affects deer and elk, causing weight loss and erratic behaviour. Officials are monitoring the herd closely as the disease spreads gradually across the region, raising concerns among hunters and wildlife managers.