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theguardian.com - Ella Creamer - Jason Arday claimed he was paid '1.4 million' by publisher for memoir
Jason Arday claimed he was paid '1.4 million' by publisher for memoir
The Guardian

Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, claimed he was paid “1.4 million” for his forthcoming memoir detailing his extraordinary backstory. Arday was dogged by a growing series of questions…

agriland.co.uk - Richard Halleron - DAERA called on to publish economic assessment of NAP proposals
DAERA called on to publish economic assessment of NAP proposals
Agriland UK

Calls have been made for the publication of the full economic assessment linked to the latest Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals for Northern Ireland. Ulster Bank's head of agriculture, Cormac McKervey, said: “The proposals are out…

goal.com - Oliver Maywurm - Vinicius Junior's future has been decided! Real Madrid publish official statement
Vinicius Junior's future has been decided! Real Madrid publish official statement
Goal.com

As Los Blancos officially announced on Thursday evening, Vinicius has signed a new contract after his previous deal had been due to expire in 2027. The Brazilian has committed himself to Real for another five years, until 2032. Talks over Vinicius'…

gamedeveloper.com - Diego Argüello - Unity sells Supersonic publishing business to Tripledot for $40M
Unity sells Supersonic publishing business to Tripledot for $40M
Game Developer

Mobile gaming company Tripledot Studios has acquired the Supersonic publishing business from Unity for a cash consideration of $40 million, which is subject to certain post-closing adjustments. Announced via Tripledot's official site, the company…

ign.com - Tom Phillips - Death of Physical Games Will Not Have a 'Significant Impact' On Sales, Resident Evil Publisher Capcom Says
Death of Physical Games Will Not Have a 'Significant Impact' On Sales, Resident Evil Publisher Capcom Says
IGN

Resident Evil and Monster Hunter maker Capcom has said it won't see much of an impact from the death of physical game sales, as the vast majority of its titles are already sold digitally. Responding to a query in its most recent investor Q&A…

thebookseller.com - Scarlett Clarke - No10 North: will publishing follow Westminster?
No10 North: will publishing follow Westminster?
The Bookseller

The Houses of Parliament, London © Shutterstock Ben Johns, co-owner and managing director of Simply Books in Stockport, knows all too well the cost of working in the book trade outside of London. Since he and his mother – who is…

globes.co.il - Assaf Gilead - TripleDot buys Israeli game publisher Supersonic
TripleDot buys Israeli game publisher Supersonic
גלובס

This morning Israeli game publisher SuperSonic told employees that it has been acquired by TripleDot Studios, founded by Israeli entrepreneurs Lior Shiff and Eyal Chameides, which develops mobile games. No financial details about the deal were…

thebookseller.com - Tom Tivnan - Abacus to publish actor and comedian Letty Butler's Arseholes
Abacus to publish actor and comedian Letty Butler's Arseholes
The Bookseller

Little, Brown imprint Abacus has bought actor, comedian and writer Letty Butler's “hilarious and poignant” debut novel, Arseholes. Editorial director Rhiannon Smith concluded the deal for UK and Commonwealth rights with Alexander…

straitstimes.com - Japanese woman arrested for cancelling over 2,000 orders on manga publisher's site
Japanese woman arrested for cancelling over 2,000 orders on manga publisher's site
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Aug 06, 2026, 03:37 PM KYODO – A woman has been arrested on suspicion of obstruction of business after placing and cancelling orders over 2,000 times on major manga…

retractionwatch.com - Kate Travis - RFK Jr. questions another publisher on expression of concern for a vaccine paper
RFK Jr. questions another publisher on expression of concern for a vaccine paper
Retraction Watch

The U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services is once again questioning a publisher on an editorial action regarding a paper on vaccination. Published in Sage Open Medicine in 2020, the article looks at health outcomes in vaccinated versus…

cbr.com - John Dodge - No Crunchyroll Required: Naruto Publisher Brings Nearly 400 Series Online for Free
No Crunchyroll Required: Naruto Publisher Brings Nearly 400 Series Online for Free
CBR

Shonen Jump publisher Shueisha just rolled out a brand-new platform, and it already boasts nearly 400 titles for readers around the globe to check out for themselves, with no payment or even sign-up required. The move comes as subscription…

scmp.com - Judy Xue - From Hong Kong's bond futures to SpaceX: the numbers moving markets
From Hong Kong's bond futures to SpaceX: the numbers moving markets
South China Morning Post

China's push for treasury bond futures in Hong Kong has been well received, with brisk trading reflecting strong hedging demand. On the other side of the Pacific, Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, has published its first-ever quarterly…

fastcompany.com - Jude Cramer - Why do people actually prefer AI-generated stories to human writing? New study reveals surprising insights
Why do people actually prefer AI-generated stories to human writing? New study reveals surprising insights
Fast Company

In the literary industry, using artificial intelligence is still a taboo. Even accusations of AI use have dire consequences, from the infamously canceled release of the novel Shy Girl to the massive online backlash against a prestigious literary…

variety.com - Elsa Keslassy - After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: 'The Industry Will Be Stronger'
After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: 'The Industry Will Be Stronger'
Variety

The U.K.'s decision to clear Paramount Skydance's $111 ⁠billion proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been broadly welcomed by European industry players. U.K. exhibitors, media executives and analysts have argued the deal…

forbes.com - Niki Hall - Marketing In The AI Age: The Human Advantage Has Never Mattered More
Marketing In The AI Age: The Human Advantage Has Never Mattered More
Forbes

Niki Hall, Chief Market Officer at Supio. Across marketing organizations, AI is helping teams write faster, analyze more data, uncover customer insights and streamline workflows that once consumed hours. From what I'm seeing in the industry, most…

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