2026 List

Lai wins $60,000 literary award for her study of a young woman’s repression and rage as she struggles to juggle the needs of those around herSign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsAs the 2026 winner of the Stella prize, Lee Lai has established two new firsts: the first ever non-binary winner with her book Cannon, which is the first graphic novel to win the $60,000 Australian literary award for women and non-binary writers.Cannon follows the titular, queer Chinese woman living in Montreal on the “uncool side of [her] twenties”. Cannon’s real name is Lucy, which became Luce then (loose) Cannon – and much like her unwanted nickname, she shoulders responsibility without complaint. During the day she cares for her gung-gung (maternal grandfather), a former tyrant enfeebled by age, without any help from her emotionally avoidant mother; and by night she works in the kitchen of a fine-dining restaurant, corralling chaos into order. Cannon’s longtime best friend Trish uses her as a soundboard for all of her problems, and is secretly mining Cannon’s life as a troubling source of inspiration for her writing career. Continue reading...

• Abstract has been selected for Notable Capital's Rising in Cyber 2026 report, recognizing it among top emerging cybersecurity firms. • The report is based on CISO survey data and market analysis, highlighting industry shifts from AI agents transforming security operations. • Inclusion signals Abstract's innovative approach in a competitive landscape, drawing attention from enterprise buyers and investors.

• ProjectDiscovery, a leader in vulnerability detection and autonomous security testing, was named to the Rising in Cyber 2026 list by Notable Capital on May 12, 2026. • The company joins 30 startups that have raised over $6.9 billion collectively per PitchBook data, focusing on defining next-generation cybersecurity solutions. • Inclusion underscores ProjectDiscovery's role in advancing automated threat detection amid rapid sector expansion to $250 billion by 2029.

• Notable Capital unveiled Rising in Cyber 2026, its third annual list spotlighting 30 promising private cybersecurity startups, announced on May 12, 2026, from San Francisco. • The selected cohort has collectively raised over $6.9 billion according to PitchBook, amid a cybersecurity market projected to grow from $151 billion in 2025 to $250 billion by 2029 per Morgan Stanley. • This initiative highlights double-digit market growth and innovation in the sector, positioning these startups as leaders in next-generation defenses.

• Fable Security, a San Francisco-based human risk management platform, was named to the Rising in Cyber 2026 list recognizing the 30 most promising private cybersecurity startups. • The company uses AI and behavioral science to reduce organizational cybersecurity risks by shaping employee behavior and preventing social engineering attacks. • The annual list is independently curated by Notable Capital to highlight innovative early-stage firms addressing critical cyber threats.

The painting by self-taught artist Sean Layh was chosen by the Art Gallery of NSW staff who hang the finalists, ahead of the main announcement on 8 MayArchibald prize 2026 finalists: Virginia Trioli, Jan Fran, Ahmed al-Ahmed and more – in picturesA portrait of actor Jacob Collins by Sean Layh has won the favour of Art Gallery of NSW staff, who awarded it the Packing Room prize on Thursday, ahead of the Archibald prize’s main announcement on 8 May.Layh, a self-taught painter, said winning the prize for his work – an oil painting titled The tragicall historie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke – was “one of the great honours of my professional life”. Continue reading...

• New TV premieres in April 2026 include returning favorites like 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' (RHOA) and 'Euphoria' alongside fresh series. • The watchlist highlights top streaming and broadcast shows for the month, focusing on drama, reality, and prestige content. • These releases cater to diverse U.S. audiences seeking binge-worthy entertainment options.