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Authors turn to self-publishing as big publishers look to cut costs
Make-believe is having a moment. At Clunes Booktown this year, a literary festival in regional Victoria, between half and two-thirds of the authors peddling their wares were writers of so-called 'speculative fiction'. That term is a somewhat clumsy…
Conservative publishing is trading politics for piety
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host turned popular right-wing podcaster, recently announced he is teaming up with Skyhorse Publishing to release books by a familiar cast of provocateurs. Among his stable of authors is Russell Brand, the actor…
French billionaire shrugs off mass exodus at hallowed French publisher
The writers shook the normally genteel world of French publishing by refusing to publish new books with Grasset following the departure of its chief executive which they blamed on Bollore. In an open letter, they denounced 'an unacceptable attack…
Failure to publish sewage dumps data before election branded 'stinking cover-up
Scottish Water's refusal to publish annual stats on sewage dumping in rivers and seas before the election has been branded a “stinking cover-up”. The data by the publicly owned water company was due to be published before the end of…
EU pressed to ban publishers from 'destroying' games
It is a bitter pill for video gamers: A growing number of older but still-popular titles are being dropped by publishers — with servers going dark overnight — in a practice the EU is being urged to outlaw. More than 1 million people…
Three Papers Published Consecutively in Nature Energy: JinkoSolar's Breakthroughs in TOPCon/Perovskite Tandem Technology Receive Authoritative Recognition
SHANGHAI, April 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- JinkoSolar, the global leading PV and ESS supplier, recently published three research papers in succession within a single month in Nature Energy, one of the premier journals in the field of energy research. This…
First census of the Irish Free State published 100 years on
THE FIRST CENSUS of the Irish Free State, undertaken in 1926, has officially been published 100 years on. Records were made available to the public at midnight. It follows the expiration of the 100-year limitation on their publication under the…
Can You Predict Media Impact Before You Publish? A New Approach to PR Planning
For years, PR planning has operated on a simple assumption: you publish first, measure later. Performance is treated as an outcome, not an input. But as distribution becomes more complex, spanning editorial ecosystems, syndication networks, and…
Sir Keir Starmer to update House of Commons on latest Mandelson revelations
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A crunch week for Sir Keir Starmer is set to…
Ohio nursing homes 'dump' vulnerable patients at homeless shelters in shocking trend
A vulnerable woman, suffering from multiple health conditions and alcohol-related dementia, was 'dumped' at a homeless shelter by an Ohio nursing home, prompting staff to call the fire department. The woman, who was diabetic, managing a tibia…
Changpeng Zhao's memoir is key to understanding the future of crypto
Changpeng Zhao, the controversial crypto mogul better known as CZ, has published a new book called “Freedom of Money” — a narrative of his life and career that's key for anyone who wants to understand the business of digital…
Hawaii tourism industry reeling after $300M loss from storms
After back-to-back kona low storms ravaged the region, Hawaii's tourism industry is reeling from the impact. The storms hit major areas like Oahu (particularly the North Shore and Honolulu), West Maui, Molokai and the Big Island when many schools…
This 17th-Century Novel Was The First To Predict Rocket Technology
Rockets have been around longer than you probably think. The concept dates back to ancient Greece, though the first actual rockets were likely made in China around the 11th century. Just as these rockets were used as weapons, the basic concept of a…
Man City vs. Arsenal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
The Premier League's most hotly-anticipated match of the season arrives on Sunday, with table toppers Arsenal traveling to Manchester City in an enticing title fight. The outcome of the battle at the Etihad Stadium could well define the title race…
Child psychologist: This common issue can hurt kids' future success, happiness-they won't just 'grow out of it
Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury | Getty Images For students, the anxiety of over-stressing about an upcoming test or project can hurt their academic performance, research shows. When parents help their kids learn to manage that stress, sometimes referred…
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