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Persica Pharmaceuticals' Positive Clinical Data for PP353 Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Published in The Lancet's eClinicalMedicine
First publication of clinical efficacy data for PP353, in development for chronic Low Back Pain Trial demonstrated that PP353 delivers clinically meaningful and durable reduction in pain and disability in patients with chronic Low Back Pain and…
Ad lobby calls for federal legislation to protect publishers from AI scraping
Interactive Advertising Bureau CEO David Cohen announced proposed draft legislation and plans to push for action to protect publishers from AI companies using their content to train models and generate summaries without compensation. Why it…
A running list of publisher lawsuits targeting Google's ad tech practices
Several major U.S. publishers have filed lawsuits against Google in New York City, claiming that the tech giant's dominance over ad servers and exchanges made it difficult for publishers to use other platforms, and kept prices for publisher…
Larian publishing chief wades into the fray, says Morrowind updated with a modern combat system 'would sell like f**king hotcakes
Bruce Nesmith has an enviable list of design and writing credits earned over a long history on some of Bethesda's greatest games: Daggerfall, Oblivion, Skyrim (on which he served as lead designer), Fallout 3 and 4, and others. None of which…
10 Worst Batman Comics That Should Never Have Been Published
Given Batman is one of the most popular superheroes in the world, it's expected he also has some of the best comic books. That said, no superhero is capable of beating a thousand great comics. Even the best characters sometimes get stories written…
Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity publishing lead disagrees with Bethesda veteran, says Morrowind with a modern combat system 'would sell like f***ing hot cakes'
Baldur's Gate 3 is quite a (beautifully) chaotic experience, and the new Divinity game seems as though it'll mirror this unbridled chaos well – so it comes as little surprise that developers behind the two Larian Studios RPGs are fans of…
A stealth prediction markets startup has deep ties to Interactive Brokers' billionaire chairman Thomas Peterffy
A new prediction markets startup with strong ties to billionaire Thomas Peterffy is hiring staff and preparing to launch, job postings and corporate filings reviewed by Business Inside show. Lumina Markets began advertising last week for roles in…
Chainwire Named #1 Crypto PR Platform of 2026 Following Record Client and Publisher Growth
Chainwire has taken the top honor for PR distribution at the 2026 CoinGape Awards, solidifying its position as the leading news engine for the blockchain industry. The 'Best PR Wire' title reflects a broader trend in 2026: the abandonment of…
Media Job Market Update: Where Specialization Meets Opportunity
One interesting trend we're seeing in this week's job listings: academic publishers are becoming more strategic in their marketing. Companies like Guilford Publications are looking for marketers who can speak to both scholarly and general…
'Deepfakes spreading and more AI companions': seven takeaways from the latest artificial intelligence safety report
A host of new AI models – the technology that underpins tools like chatbots – were released last year, including OpenAI's GPT-5, Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5 and Google's Gemini 3. The report points to new “reasoning…
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How smarter and safe transaction banking helps Hong Kong firms move into new markets
DBS has been working with corporates as they respond to these changes, supported by its long record as a trusted bank in the region. The bank has been named Hong Kong's Best Transaction Bank by Euromoney in 2025, Best Corporate / Institutional…
Publishing Confidential Cohort 2
Thanks so much for your kind words about my previous newsletter. It means a lot during a fraught time. I'm not sure that I'll be able to squeeze out a full newsletter this week. My daughter's 18th birthday is Wednesday, and then we are leaving for…
Manga Piracy Site Cost The Industry $5 Billion And Now It's Gone
The largest manga piracy site in the world, BATO.TO, and “approximately 60 related sites” have been shut down, following a joint operation between the Shanghai Public Security Bureau of China and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and…
Hyperliquid Eyes Prediction Markets With 'Outcome Trading' Proposal
Hyperliquid is the latest crypto project setting its sights on prediction markets, announcing plans to roll out support for what it calls “outcome trading,” according to a tweet posted Monday. The feature will be introduced through…
Super Bowl Opening Night live updates: Latest news ahead of Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots
Super Bowl Opening Night, held on the Monday before the big game, is the only time before the Super Bowl that all the coaches and players from the two teams will be available to answer questions before they take the field on Sunday. Expect many top…
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