Saturday, August 1, 2026

Should we publish authors' books after they die? Inside the debate.

Three beloved children's book series are returning to shelves decades after their authors died. Is posthumous publishing ethical? Inside the debate. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Sat Aug 1 2026

 
Mike Berenstain, the son of Jan and Stan Berenstain, in the studio restoring and creating new works.

Three beloved children's book series are returning to shelves decades after their authors died. Is posthumous publishing ethical? Inside the debate.

Sophie Gelling is an independent voter in Pennsylvania who advocates for open primaries.
 

Independent voters in key states reveal what moves needle for them

Independent voters are set to be a key constituency in the 2026 midterm elections. USA TODAY spoke with three of them about what's on their minds.

Above normal temperatures are likely to continue through the first 10 days of August according to this temperature outlook from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center.
 

August forecast calls for more record heat. When will it stop?

Above normal temperatures are forecast for much of the U.S. through mid-August, according to long-range predictions from NOAA.

Dani Bensky, an Epstein survivor, guest of U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), arrives for U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
 

Exclusive: Epstein accusers detail combative meeting with Todd Blanche

Women who met with Trump's attorney general pick say he dodged their questions on whether he read the Epstein files.

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show's Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for nearly six months.
 

What 6 months without answers means for the Nancy Guthrie case

Former detective Mike Toth tells USA TODAY that the Nancy Guthrie missing person's case may never be closed as the 6-month mark arrives.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Tom Holland and Zendaya attend the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" UK Premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 29, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)
 

The 13 best-dressed stars this week: Photos

From Zendaya and Tom Holland to Florence Pugh and Nicole Kidman, take a look at some of the best celebrity fashion moments from this week.

Nirmal Purja, attempting a record to climb fourteen 8000-meter mountain peaks in seven months speaks during a news conference after climbing six mountains including Mt. Everest in Kathmandu, Nepal May 28, 2019.
 

Renowned Netflix documentary climber among 10 dead in avalanche

Netflix's "14 Peaks" climber Nirmal Purja was among 10 confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.

An illustration of a new coin, featuring U.S. President Donald Trump, released by the Department of Treasury. It was announced that the U.S. Mint would begin striking the new coins in celebration of the nation’s 250 years of independence on July 15, 2026.
 

Trump's face is on what? 6 controversial decisions

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Trump's likeness and name keep appearing on all sorts of unusual government materials. Here's a list.

Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Arizona home on Feb. 1, 2026.
 

Nancy Guthrie's life can teach about avoiding loneliness

In the six months since Nancy Guthrie's mysterious abduction, a portrait has emerged of a highly social and well-connected woman, even in older age.

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan during the band's performance at Lollapoolza on Friday, July 31, 2026.
 

What did Olivia Rodrigo play with Smashing Pumpkins at Lollapalooza?

The Smashing Pumpkins, native to Chicago, haven't played at Lollapalooza since 1994.

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