October 2026

The National Book Foundation shares its selects for the prestigious 77th annual National Book Award today. In the meantime, how many have you read from the long list? 

You’re not imagining it: Amazon is having another big sale — and our shopping editors are sharing their recs in beauty and home.

Messi says farewell to Argentina’s national team in Buenos Aires with one last game, but you can still catch him on the pitch in Miami through 2028 — or maybe longer. 

Cheap tacos? Here’s where to get them. Or, if you’re in the mood for something less traditional, that you can make at home, try these. 

An easy (and cheap) option to make that’s ready in 30 minutes — and perfect for Halloween.

Could Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s split have been written in the stars? Literally? Cohosts Blake and Caroline dig into the new Brady biography, plus why the A’ja Wilson-Fever fan incident continues to make waves. Catch it on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. 

We’re not sure why this is a holiday, but if it involves relaxing in the tub and looking at pretty bathroom accessories, we’re in. 

The iconic Stephen King novel gets the Gen Z treatment, with Summer H. Howell as Carrie (and Matthew Lillard as the principal). The trailer feels chilling and heart-wrenching at the same time. 

Your easiest weeknight meal just got a little more interesting. Enter:  “boyfriend salmon.” 

Season 28 kicks off tonight at 8 pm ET on NBC. Ahead of the premiere, Kelli Giddish — aka Sergeant Rollins — gave us the scoop on her real-life friendship with Mariska Hargitay. 

A celestial event I don’t have to set an alarm for? Yes, please. This annual meteor shower begins peaking at about 9 pm ET tonight. Here’s what to watch for.