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dailymail.co.uk - Ashley Nickel, News Reporter, Australia - Aussie newspaper issues apology after publishing 'offensive' cartoon
Aussie newspaper issues apology after publishing 'offensive' cartoon
Mail Online

Nine responds to backlash over divisive cartoon READ MORE: Major setback for brave Bondi attack hero Nine Newspapers has issued a public apology after a 'divisive' cartoon about the royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack sparked…

dmnews.com - Melody Glass - Why print publishers confused brand leverage with market immunity
Why print publishers confused brand leverage with market immunity
DMNews - Clarity and Insight in a Noisy World

This article was published in 2026 and references a historical event from 2008, included here for context and accuracy. Tension: Media companies continue believing that brand strength in one format automatically creates audience demand in another…

screenrant.com - Zach Zamora - Say Goodbye, Manga's Most Controversial Publisher Is Now Dead in the Water
Say Goodbye, Manga's Most Controversial Publisher Is Now Dead in the Water
Screen Rant

A number of manga publishers have made headlines in recent years for both good and bad reasons, either because of controversies surrounding the workloads being pushed onto artists, or because of major moves being made in the ongoing fight against…

thehindu.com - Reuters - Elon Musk's X sues music publishers over alleged licensing conspiracy
Elon Musk's X sues music publishers over alleged licensing conspiracy
The Hindu

Elon Musk's X Corp sued 18 major music publishers ‍and a leading U.S. music industry trade association on Friday, alleging they conspired ​to block competition and force the social media platform to ‌purchase licenses for…

pressgazette.co.uk - Charlotte Tobitt - Publishers say Google traffic down a third in 2016
Publishers say Google traffic down a third in 2016
Home Page - Press Gazette

Google search traffic declined globally by a third in the year to November, according to new Chartbeat data. In addition, referrals to more than 2,500 publisher websites from Google Discover, a feed served to users on Google's native mobile apps…

thehill.com - Surina Venkat - Trump's return chills embattled LGBTQ book industry: 'They're stepping back'
Trump's return chills embattled LGBTQ book industry: 'They're stepping back'
The Hill

President Trump's return to office has fueled the grassroots forces that have driven a spike in LGBTQ book bans in recent years, creating a notable chill in the market for queer stories, according to authors and others in the publishing industry.

nytimes.com - Lukas Weese - Chargers vs. Patriots live updates: NFL playoffs wild-card game score, predictions, odds and latest
Chargers vs. Patriots live updates: NFL playoffs wild-card game score, predictions, odds and latest
The New York Times

Follow our live coverage of tonight's AFC wild-card game as Los Angeles faces New England The New England Patriots, the AFC East champions for the first time since 2019, host the Los Angeles Chargers in a wild-card round matchup tonight. Follow our…

japantimes.co.jp - Mary Yang - Novel concept: China's spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers
Novel concept: China's spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers
The Japan Times

Towering accordion steps and a fantastical spiral staircase greet visitors to a massive bookstore in northern China's Tianjin, where its striking interior is a bigger draw for selfie snappers than scholars. Sales of hard-copy books across the…

nytimes.com - Lukas Weese - 49ers vs. Eagles live updates: NFL playoffs wild-card game score, predictions, odds and latest
49ers vs. Eagles live updates: NFL playoffs wild-card game score, predictions, odds and latest
The New York Times

Follow our live coverage of today's NFC wild-card game between San Francisco and Philadelphia The San Francisco 49ers travel to Philadelphia to face the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles in an NFC wild-card game. Follow our writers for news…

nytimes.com - Lukas Weese - Bills vs. Jaguars live updates: NFL playoffs wild-card game score, predictions, odds and latest
Bills vs. Jaguars live updates: NFL playoffs wild-card game score, predictions, odds and latest
The New York Times

Follow our live coverage of today's AFC wild-card game between Buffalo and Jacksonville The Jacksonville Jaguars, winners of their past eight games, host the Buffalo Bills in an AFC wild-card game, with a spot in the divisional round on the line.

dailymail.co.uk - Rory Tingle - How true to life is Industry? Insiders reveal if it reflects reality
How true to life is Industry? Insiders reveal if it reflects reality
Mail Online

It's the hit TV drama that's won huge audiences for its high-octane portrayal of the world of London investment banking. Industry returned for its fourth series on January 12, reintroducing viewers to the wild misadventures of a group of ambitious…

scmp.com - Alice Li - China pledges green-energy push with Global South, signals wider market opening
China pledges green-energy push with Global South, signals wider market opening
South China Morning Post

China has vowed to deepen cooperation in new energy and green minerals with the nations in the Global South, saying the move is in line with their industrial goals and a step towards further advancing Beijing's economic opening-up, according to the…

rediff.com - rediffGURU MAYANK CHANDEL - What's The Future Of AI, Programming?
What's The Future Of AI, Programming?
Rediff.com

Programming + AI along with strong fundamentals of computer science is one of the safest and most powerful careers for the next 20 years, says rediffGURU Mayank Chandel. Should you study computer science or machine learning? Is artificial…

intelli.news - jeepeg - Too Important Not to Fight For': Spain's Wine Industry Urges a New Generation to Revitalize Its Future
Too Important Not to Fight For': Spain's Wine Industry Urges a New Generation to Revitalize Its Future
intelli.news

Spain's storied wine industry, a global heavyweight renowned for its rich heritage and vast vineyards, is confronting a critical crossroads. Facing challenges from an aging workforce, shifting consumer preferences, and increasing international…

smh.com.au - Sydney into the future
Sydney into the future
The Sydney Morning Herald

Series A decade ago the Herald examined what Sydney would look like and how it would function in 2026. Here is what did get done - and what needs to be done next. 2 stories, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your…

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