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Authors push back as publishers and agents seek share of Anthropic settlement
Some authors hoping to receive their share of Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement said they received surprising emails this week — emails informing them that someone else was making a claim on their payments. Anthropic settled a…
Korean writers, publishers head to Paris for 'K-Book Week' event
Korean storytelling is finding a new frontier in Europe, moving past screen and stage to build a commercial presence in print. Leveraging the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, cultural officials in Paris are…
Google divestiture is dead - and publishers are fine with that
“People are disappointed,” said Scott Messer, an independent ad-tech consultant and former publisher revenue executive. “There's the chaos agents who want to see it burn to the ground, and then there's the ‘well, I guess…
International Pisa school rankings for Wales to be published
Data showing how Welsh teenagers' level of understanding of maths, science and English compares with the other UK nations and the rest of the world will be published tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept 8). The last international Pisa results in 2023 ranked…
China publishes nautical map for sea approaches to Pinglu Canal, which will start navigation in September, enhancing links with ASEAN
An aerial drone photo taken on June 3, 2026 shows water being pumped into the Madao hub on the Pinglu Canal in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Zhao Zhenyu/Xinhua) China officially released the nautical map for the…
From Kickstarter Success To Retail Shelves, AJC Games Charts A Path In Tabletop Game Publishing
It was a trip down a rabbit hole after a suggestion from friends turned into a new game company. AJC Games founder Joe Caruso launched the company's first title, The Crimson Queen, on Kickstarter based on a party game he had made to play with…
Investing in rare books is trending - including among celebrities
Rare books are having a moment in the spotlight. In the past year, major auction houses have seen record-breaking sales for first editions, landmark historical texts and medieval manuscripts, including the almost £2.25 million (HK$23.7…
Luka Doncic Trending Up in Kalshi NBA MVP Prediction Market
Can “Luka Magic” turn into an MVP? Possibly, as Doncic's NBA MVP price on Kalshi is trending up less than two months before the regular season. Doncic sits behind only Victor Wembanyama on the MVP market at 18%. Wemby has a tight hold…
Korea launches 'K-Book Week' in Paris to mark 140 years of ties with France
Korea is holding a 'K-Book Week' in Paris this month as part of celebrations marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties with France, Seoul's culture ministry said Monday. The event, running from Saturday to Sept. 18 (Paris time) mainly at the…
Canada's mining future comes with a hidden carbon cost
Many greenhouse gas inventories focus on the most obvious sources of emissions. Yet environmental systems are often highly complex, and previously overlooked processes can have significant consequences. As net zero targets become increasingly…
AI meets history at Gyeongju's landmark World Heritage Industry Expo
Ancient history meets cutting-edge innovation this week as Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.–935 A.D.), transforms into a testing ground for the future of cultural preservation. The 2026 World Heritage Industry Expo…
EXCLUSIVE: Access to Lacoste's Latest Capsule Requires Getting a Room
ROOM SERVICE: Lacoste is amping up its hospitality collaborations, this time with U.K. hotel chain The Hoxton. The duo has partnered with Los Angeles-based artist Michael McGregor to create a limited-edition, seven-piece capsule collection.
Politics And The Markets 09/07/26
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Beyond the Established Platforms: 10 Prediction Market Platforms Worth Knowing in 2026
All platform details verified September 2026. Ask most people to name a prediction market and you will hear the same short list – the handful of platforms that dominate the headlines. But the category has grown well beyond that top tier, and…
'Did you use AI?' is the wrong question. Ask 'What did you use AI for?'
At the end of July, a debut crime novel became the most expensive casualty so far in the publishing industry's war over AI. Fourteen publishing houses had bid for the manuscript, with the winning offer delivering a $2 million contract for the…
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