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How the Mandelson vetting scandal unfolded after Independent's story was published
Sir Keir Starmer is once again at the centre of a political storm over his ill-considered appointment of Peter Mandelson as the US ambassador. The latest chapter of the scandal has revealed that the former Labour peer was granted developed vetting…
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…
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…
Attack on Titan publisher is searching the entire world for a new manga star
Manga giant Kodansha is launching its ‘biggest-ever' global search for new creators, opening the door for aspiring artists around the world and helping them to break into the industry. Kodansha is behind some of the biggest manga of all…
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…
Vikings HC Announces Latest Update on Harrison Smith's Future
Harrison Smith ended last season playing at an impressive level for the Minnesota Vikings. Nonetheless, the veteran safety has yet to decide on whether he intends to play this upcoming 2026 NFL season. The 37-year-old earned a 68.9 overall PFF…
Even Big Profits Yield Small Stock Pops in Market Fixated on War
One week into the latest quarterly earnings season, even companies that are clearing Wall Street's already high bar are seeing little in the way of stock-price jumps — another testament to how much the market is hanging on the US-Iran war.
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…
Music Industry Moves: Miranda Lambert Joins MCA Records
MCA Records has announced that three-time Grammy winner Miranda Lambert will release future music with the label, which was formerly known as Universal Music Nashville. “Throughout my life and career, I have found that the common thread in…
Mad Cave Lays Off Editors & Marketers, Its President Tells Us Why
Posted in: Comics, Mad Cave Studios | Tagged: Chas! Pangburn, James Emmett, layoffs, maya lopez Mad Cave Studios lays off a number of its comic book editors and marketers, its President tells us why Mad Cave Studios lays off key editors and…
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