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LONDON (AP) — Booker Prize -winning Indian author Kiran Desai is a favorite to win the coveted fiction trophy for a second time with her first novel in two decades.“The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” is on a U.S.-dominated six-book shortlist announced Tuesday by a judging panel that includes Irish writer Roddy Doyle and actor Sarah Jessica Parker. The almost 700-page tale of two young Indians making their way in the United States is Desai’s third novel and her first since “The Inheritance of Loss,” which won the Booker Prize in 2006.Two previous Booker finalists are up for the 50,000…

While many vibe coding startups have become unicorns, with valuations in the billions, one area where AI-assisted coding has not yet taken off is on mobile devices. Despite the numerous apps now available that offer vibe coding tools on mobile platforms, none are gaining noticeable downloads, and few are generating any revenue at all. According to an analysis of global app store trends by the app intelligence provider Appfigures, only a small handful of mobile apps offering vibe coding tools have seen any downloads, let alone generated revenue. The largest of these is Instance: AI App Builder, which has seen…

Jimmy Kimmel speaks during the Disney Advertising Upfront showcase event on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at North Javits in New York City.David Russell | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty ImagesNexstar Media Group, one of the largest owners of broadcast TV stations, said it would not air the return of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday.The company joins Sinclair, which said Monday it didn’t plan to air the late night show, and instead would show other programming.ABC parent Disney announced on Monday it would bring back “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after pausing the show indefinitely last week following comments by host Kimmel…

Alaska Airlines has announced plans for a new airport lounge at San Diego International Airport.Slated to begin construction in early 2027, the 13,000 square-foot lounge will be one of the largest spaces at the San Diego hub serving guests traveling on at least 45 nonstop destinations on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. This includes the added 2025 nonstop service from San Diego to Phoenix, Denver, Chicago O’Hare, Reagan National in Washington D.C., Medford, Oregon, and Sun Valley, Idaho. The modern oasis is designed to reflect San Diego’s vibrant local culture offering ultimate comfort with private and quiet work areas, locally inspired…

WhatsApp is rolling out the ability for users to translate messages into their preferred language, the Meta-owned company announced on Tuesday. Now, if users see a message in a different language, they can long-press and tap “Translate.” Users can then select the language they want to translate from or to, and download it for future use. WhatsApp notes that message translations are available in one-on-one chats, groups, and Channel updates. Android users have the option to turn on automatic translation for an entire chat thread in order to see all future incoming messages in that conversation translated. The company notes…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “There’s a bomb in my car!” Geese frontman Cameron Winter warns through blood-curdling screams on “Trinidad,” the opening track of the band’s third studio album. The song — which boasts a guest appearance from JPEGMAFIA — oscillates between croons over bluesy guitars to abrasive instrumentation that match Winter’s shrieks. But the faint of heart need not be deterred. While interesting, “Trinidad” feels out of place on “Getting Killed,” the Brooklyn rock band’s most accessible record yet — despite its inventive deviations from traditional song structures.That fits with Geese’s trajectory of late, following the distinct shift from…

A rendering of Eli Lilly’s manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.Courtesy: Eli LillyEli Lilly on Tuesday said it will spend $6.5 billion to build a manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, to boost production of the company’s pipeline of so-called small molecule drugs, including its closely watched experimental obesity pill. It is the second in a string of new planned U.S. investments by the drugmaker. Eli Lilly announced in February that it would spend at least $27 billion to build four new domestic manufacturing plants, adding to $23 billion in previous investments since 2020. Eli Lilly said it will announce the two remaining U.S.…

Spirit Airlines has announced special fares to scenic fall destinations across its network.From September 22 through September 24, 2025, passengers can book flights starting at $44 one way to some of the best U.S. cities known for autumn colors. Fares are valid for travel from October 7, 2025, through December 17, 2025, to exclude Friday through Sunday travel with select blackout dates. “There’s no better way to welcome the fall season than by scoring a great deal on flights to see autumn’s changing colors,” said Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Spirit Airlines. “Travelers can trade…

SpaceX boasts an impressive alumni list. Some have gone on to found the sector’s biggest startups; others become astronauts. NASA unveiled its 2025 astronaut class this week, and two familiar names popped out: Anna Menon and Yuri Kubo. Both spent more than a decade at SpaceX, where they played critical roles in the company’s rise to the behemoth it is today. Menon joined SpaceX in 2018 after a career at NASA in the Mission Control Center, where she provided biomedical support for astronauts. As a senior engineer at SpaceX, she worked on private astronaut missions and flew as a mission…

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs urged a New York federal judge Monday to sentence him early next month to no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, meaning he’d go free almost immediately if the judge agreed.The lawyers made their arguments in a written submission to Judge Arun Subramanian, who has already rejected a proposed $50 million bail package, signaling that he doesn’t believe the Grammy-winning artist is close to being released.“Mr. Combs’s celebrity status in the realms of music, fashion, spirits, media, and finance has been shattered…