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Bantam to publish Jack Reacher puzzle book
Bantam is set to publish a Jack Reacher puzzle book, written by Alan Connor with an introduction by Lee Child. Create a free account to unlock 3 articles a month and receive tailored newsletters with the latest from the book trade. Want full…
This Morning The Register MS Published SPAM With 'AI' 36 Times in It. This is What The Register MS is Paid to Publish.
We've only just noticed that Microsoft spam with slop is the latest that Microsoft Tim at The Register MS has to offer. They're peddling slop despite knowing it is bad or only for 'entertainment'. This is what happens when the editor is a Microsoft…
Robert Kraft tried to stop Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini photos from publishing, per report
The Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel story has a new detail involving Robert Kraft. Per In Touch Weekly, cited by Pro Football Talk, the New England Patriots attempted to stop the New York Post from publishing the photos of Russini and Vrabel at the…
Career change from publishing (editorial) to (NHS) communication roles. Any advice?
Hi all, hoping for some honest advice as I'm considering a bit of a career shift. I've worked in editorial publishing for around 20 years across magazines, books and digital content. My experience includes writing, editing and proofreading, as well…
Around 230 authors quit French publisher in protest of owner
Apr 20, 2026by Barbara Casassus Around 230 authors signed with French publisher Grasset have quit the publisher, following the departure of CEO Olivier Nora and in protest of conservative billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré. The departure of…
Author launches new LGBTQ+ publishing house to bring queer stories mainstream
The Castle of Stories follows Adam, a 45-year-old Mancunian who inherits a farmhouse and castle in Tuscany from a great uncle he never knew. Leaving his Manchester life behind, Adam decides to renovate the property and start anew in Italy, joined…
Fullmetal Alchemist Publisher Launches AI Tool to Cut 3,000 Hours of Work
Square Enix and Mantra are setting out to eliminate thousands of hours of labor from the manga publishing process. Per PR Times, Square Enix and Mantra have officially announced their latest AI tool — Mantra Engine. This new AI tool is…
New Study: Major high point of Greenland 'ice cap completely vanished about 7,000 years ago' - 'Far more recent than scientists had previously believed' - Published in Nature Geoscience
Date: April 18, 2026 Source: Summary: Scientists drilling deep beneath Greenland's ice have uncovered a startling clue about its past—and future. Evidence shows that the Prudhoe Dome, a major high point of the ice sheet, completely melted…
Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets.
As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made. Users on Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, could place bets on when the airman would be…
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0602 GMT – Thailand's stock market faces earnings pressure from a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict, according…
Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast - follow latest
People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magniture occurred off the coast of Sanriku Mon 20 Apr 2026 04.47 EDTFirst published on Mon 20 Apr 2026 04.36 EDT There are no nuclear power plants currently in operation in…
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0529 GMT – Arkema's improvement in shares, stemming from improving margins on its acrylics unit due to the Iran…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0856 GMT – Singapore Airlines' earnings outlook for the current fiscal year is clouded by…
Palantir publishes manifesto and unveils K-800 'Democracy Enforcer' prototype
In an unusual move for a corporation that we all thought was focused on philanthropy, Palantir Technologies has published its plans for global domination. In a viral Twitter post, everyone's favourite AI company unveiled its 22-point manifesto…
Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket claim to be truth machines that offer insights into everything from elections to interest rates. But they are also something else: Massive sports betting platforms. Recent reports have found that sports…
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