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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…
'It's not sexy, but it's one of the most successful genres on Steam' - Stronghold developer Firefly launches publishing label to serve the vast strategy market
Stronghold developer Firefly is the latest developer to move into publishing, debuting a new strategy-focused label Wuselfaktory and its first title Fool King as part of UKIE's For One Night Only showcase earlier this year. The title, from…
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…
SPCK group acquires US-based religious publisher Eerdmans for undisclosed sum
The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK Group) has acquired William B Eerdmans Publishing Co for an undisclosed sum. Join thousands of book industry professionals who rely on The Bookseller for trusted publishing news, previews, and…
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…
Mike Norvell to Be Fired? Kalshi Prediction Market Trending Up
The Florida State Seminoles are ready to chop Mike Norvell out of Tallahassee, and Kalshi's college football market leans toward an exit. Following Week 0, Mike Norvell has a 60% price of being out as FSU's head coach by February. Norvell's price…
Berlin investigates new data leak after hackers publish stolen login credentials
German authorities are investigating another trove of data stolen from Berlin's government network after hackers published login credentials and other information over the weekend. The latest release follows a cyberattack discovered in mid-August…
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…
Comic Store In Your Future: What's Future After Absolute Batman?
Posted in: Batman, Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics | Tagged: Absolute Batman, comic store in your future Comic Store In Your Future: What future for comic books after Absolute Batman? Rod Lamberti ponders fifteen years selling comics Absolute…
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. 0605 GMT – The next permanent CEO of Lynas Rare Earths will face a major strategic question over Kalgoorlie…
When Will Fernando Mendoza Start for the Raiders? Kalshi Prediction Market is Unsure
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza first overall in 2026, but he is not set to start the season as QB1. Instead, he'll start on the bench behind Kirk Cousins. With that, Kalshi's NFL market is unsure on if and when he'll make his…
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0727 GMT – Klinique Medical Clinic's 2026 revenue guidance is raised, but appears already priced in by…
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. 0730 GMT – Repsol, Neste and OMV will be the main beneficiaries of sustained high refining margins, but…
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