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    Unsealed briefs reveal execs knew of book piracy in Authors Guild case●Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAIYhnWorldLaw & Courts63033 min ago

    Newly unsealed court filings in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI indicate top executives were aware that large-scale use of pirated books to train AI models was legally questionable. The Authors Guild published details from the briefs, and the revelations are drawing wide attention because internal knowledge of potential illegality could strengthen plaintiffs' claims and shape broader AI copyright litigation.

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    Piers Morgan claims insider knowledge of royals' reaction to Diana book●Piers Morgan reveals insider information about Royal Family's reaction to bombshell Diana book▶youtubeCultureBooks814.3K2 d ago

    Piers Morgan says he has insider information about how the Royal Family is reacting to a new book described as a bombshell account of Princess Diana. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, he framed the palace's response as significant, and the remarks drew large attention as royal watchers debate what the book reveals about Diana's life and the monarchy.

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    US-Iran war at seven months, gas and airfare costs squeeze Americans▼As U.S.-Iran war hits 7-month mark, rising gas and airfare costs squeeze Americans’ wallets✉newsWar4 d ago

    The conflict between the United States and Iran has reached its seven-month mark, and its economic toll is increasingly visible at home. Fuel and airfare prices are climbing as the war disrupts energy markets and travel, tightening household budgets. Americans are feeling the squeeze at the pump and when booking flights, keeping the war's costs in focus.

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    Earl Spencer speaks on Diana book claims and legacy●Earl Spencer on Diana book claims, her legacy and Harry and Meghan▶youtubeWorld2.0M6 d ago

    Earl Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, has given an interview addressing claims made in a new book about Diana, her lasting legacy, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. As her sibling and a frequent defender of her memory, his comments on the royal family's ongoing tensions are drawing wide attention from royal watchers and news outlets.

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    EU citizens left in limbo as UK revokes post-Brexit residency status▼‘We’ve done everything by the book’: EU citizens left in limbo after UK government strips post-Brexit residency status✉newsWorldEU Politics5 d ago

    EU citizens living in Britain report being stripped of their post-Brexit residency status despite following the rules, leaving them unable to work, rent or access services while they appeal. Affected residents say they 'did everything by the book', and campaigners are criticising the Home Office for errors in the EU Settlement Scheme that upend people's lives without clear explanation.

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    Utah mom Kouri Richins found guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl▼Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl✉newsWorldCrime15 h ago

    A jury has found Kouri Richins, a Utah mother and author, guilty of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl. The verdict closes a case that drew widespread attention, as Richins had written a children's book about grief after her husband's death. Details of sentencing and reactions from the family have not yet been reported.

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    Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over Diana book errors▼Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over errors in Princess Diana book▶youtubeCultureBooks375.6K3 d ago

    Earl Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, has apologised to Piers Morgan over factual errors contained in his book about the princess. The apology follows criticism from Morgan regarding inaccuracies in the published account of Diana's life, drawing attention to how Diana's family and commentators continue to dispute portrayals of her story decades after her death.

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    Russian strikes have destroyed up to 15 million books in Ukraine●Russian attacks have destroyed as many as 15 million new books in Ukraine in the last few months, according to publishing industry experts. Our reporter Kim Barker visited a storied Kyiv book market that was hit by an air strike last month. https://nyti.ms/46JjZL✉newsWarUkraine6 d ago

    Russian attacks have destroyed as many as 15 million new books in Ukraine in recent months, according to publishing industry experts. New York Times reporter Kim Barker visited a storied Kyiv book market that was hit by an air strike last month, documenting the damage to the country's publishing infrastructure and cultural heritage as the war continues.

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    Critics claim Modi government buckled to US pressure in VanDyke UAPA case●So Modi govt surrendered before USA > UAPA IN. UAPA OUT. VANDYKE OUT ON BAIL...., What happened between March and Septem𝕏xUSWarTerrorism1.1K3 d ago

    Opposition voices in India are accusing the Modi government of surrendering to US pressure after Jonathan VanDyke, arrested by the National Investigation Agency on March 13 in an alleged terror-conspiracy case and booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, was released on bail by September. Commentators are asking what changed between his arrest and release, suggesting diplomatic pressure from Washington played a role in the case being weakened.

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    Debut Novel's Literary Praise Clouded by AI Authorship Question▼His Debut Novel Was a Literary Sensation. Was It Actually Written by AI?✉newsCultureBooks16 h ago

    A debut novel that won wide acclaim on the literary scene is now at the centre of a dispute over whether it was actually written by a human. The Wall Street Journal reports that questions have been raised about the book's true authorship, casting doubt on one of the season's most celebrated publishing successes and reigniting debate over AI-generated fiction entering the literary mainstream.

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    Piers Morgan to sue Earl Spencer over Diana book▼Piers Morgan tells Sky News he will still sue Earl Spencer over Princess Diana book▶youtubeCultureBooks374.9K3 d ago

    Piers Morgan has told Sky News he intends to press ahead with legal action against Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, over claims made in a book about her. Morgan disputes statements Spencer has published about the royal family and Diana's life. The dispute has drawn wide attention given both men's prominence and the enduring public fascination with Diana.

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    Japanese used bookstores boom as AI firms buy books by the ton●Japanese used bookstores see 5x sales surge as books are being bought by the tonYhnCultureBooks941 d ago

    Used bookstores across Japan are reporting a roughly fivefold surge in sales as bulk buyers purchase books by the ton. One order alone saw 50 tonnes of books shipped to the United States, reportedly for AI scanning and destruction. Sellers suspect many other large purchases end up in foreign scan-and-shred facilities that digitise texts for artificial intelligence training before disposing of the originals.

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    As anticipation builds for Super Bowl 2026, rapper Cam'ron has publicly pushed back on reports claiming Roc Nation has been unable to secure a headliner for the halftime show. His remarks fuel ongoing speculation about who will perform at February's game, with fans debating possible picks and questioning how the booking process for one of music's biggest stages is really handled.

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    Piers Morgan vows to sue Earl Spencer over book error●Piers Morgan calls Earl Spencer a 'shameless hypocrite' as he vows to sue him over book error▶youtubeCultureBooks783.6K4 d ago

    Piers Morgan has called Earl Spencer a 'shameless hypocrite' and says he intends to sue him over an error in a book. The broadcaster made the claim on Good Morning Britain, launching a public feud with the brother of the late Princess Diana. Details of the alleged book error and the legal grounds for a suit have not been laid out publicly, but the spat has drawn wide attention.

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    OpenAI Staff Called Book-Pirating Plans 'Sketchy AF', Report Says●‘Sketchy AF’: What to Know About How OpenAI Staff Discussed Book-Pirating✉newsCultureBooks6 d ago

    A Wall Street Journal report reveals internal discussions among OpenAI staff about using pirated books to train AI models, with employees themselves describing the practice as 'sketchy AF'. The report adds to ongoing lawsuits and criticism over how AI companies obtain copyrighted material without permission from authors and publishers.

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    Education Department scraps 2024 Title IX rule▼Education Department takes 2024 Title IX rule off the books✉newsLifeEducation3 d ago

    The US Education Department has formally removed the 2024 Title IX rule from the books, unwinding the Biden-era regulations that expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students and changed how schools handle sexual misconduct complaints. The move ends litigation over the rule, which courts had partially blocked, and shifts policy back toward the 2020 regulations while schools await further guidance.

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    Piers Morgan to sue Earl Spencer over Diana book●Piers Morgan will sue Earl Spencer over Diana book - despite apology for mistakes▶youtubeCultureBooks373.1K4 d ago

    Piers Morgan says he will sue Earl Spencer over claims made in his book about Princess Diana, even though Spencer has apologised for mistakes in the publication. Morgan insists the apology does not go far enough and that the allegations damaged his reputation. The dispute centres on Spencer's account of his sister's life, and the threat of legal action has drawn wide attention in Britain.

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    Princess Diana's brother publishes memoir recalling her as unforgettable▼In new book, Princess Diana's brother remembers her as unforgettable✉newsCultureBooks3 d ago

    Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, has released a new book in which he remembers his sister as an unforgettable figure. The memoir offers personal reflections on Diana's life and their family relationship, and coverage of its publication is drawing attention from readers interested in her legacy.

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    The Tuscany region has reopened the GiovaniSì call for applications for 2026, offering free books to young people. The scheme, promoted through the region's youth portal and publicised by the City of Florence's youth portal, gives eligible students a contribution toward purchasing textbooks. Applications have drawn attention as families look for help with school costs.

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    Princess Diana's brother accuses Buckingham Palace of gaslighting▼Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him in response to book claims✉newsCultureBooks4 d ago

    Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, has publicly accused Buckingham Palace of having to "gaslight" him in response to claims made in his book. The accusation follows his publication of material about the royal family, and the palace's response has drawn attention to the ongoing tensions between the Spencers and the monarchy.

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    Jean-Pierre Papin, the former French striker, is in the spotlight following the release of a new book about him. Mario Albano, a former senior reporter at the Marseille newspaper La Provence, presented the book on BFM, sharing his insights into Papin's career. The former Marseille and France star remains a major figure in French football, and the book's presentation is drawing attention from fans.

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    Oxford partners with OpenAI to digitize Bodleian public-domain books●In March 2025, # Oxford announced that it was working with # OpenAI to digitize # PublicDomain # books from the # BodleiMmastodonCultureBooks285 d ago

    In March 2025, the University of Oxford announced a partnership with OpenAI to digitize public-domain books from the Bodleian Library. According to the announcement, the digitized works will become searchable and more widely accessible. The collaboration has drawn attention among librarians, researchers and open-access advocates discussing the role of AI companies in digitizing cultural heritage collections.

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    TSMC affiliate plans Singapore expansion as first plant sells out▼TSMC affiliate already eyes expansion as first Singapore plant 'sells out'✉newsTechnologySemiconductors5 d ago

    A TSMC affiliate is reportedly considering expansion in Singapore after capacity at its first plant there was fully booked, or 'sold out'. According to Nikkei Asia, demand for the facility's output has prompted early planning for a second phase. The news underscores how tight chip manufacturing capacity remains, and the story is drawing attention in Singapore and across the global semiconductor industry.

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    Rohit Sharma has passed 12,000 runs in one-day internationals, becoming the fastest to the mark and overtaking Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting in the record books, during India's second ODI against West Indies. He and Shubman Gill put on a rapid century opening stand, and Rohit tops the list of most sixes in ODIs in 2026, with Gill and Virat Kohli also in the top five. Reports have also highlighted his bond with Kohli and Kohli's World Cup ambitions.

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    European travel demand rose this summer despite high prices▼Demand for European travel increased this summer, despite pricing pressure and geopolitical disruption✉newsLifeTravel4 d ago

    Demand for travel to Europe increased over the summer season, according to industry reporting, even as travellers faced elevated prices and geopolitical disruption across the region. The resilience of bookings suggests strong underlying appetite for European destinations, with higher costs and conflicts failing to significantly deter holidaymakers from travelling to the continent.

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    India have beaten Sri Lanka to book a place in the cricket gold medal match against Pakistan, according to Reuters. The long-standing rivalry between the two sides is driving searches worldwide, with the fixture trending in the United States, India, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia and Canada as fans anticipate the high-stakes encounter.

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    Karoline Leavitt reportedly shopping explosive tell-all book▼Exclusive | Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shopping potentially explosive book: sources✉newsCultureBooks4 d ago

    Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reportedly shopping a book that sources describe as potentially explosive. Details of the manuscript, its contents and which publishers she is pitching have not been disclosed. The prospect of an insider account from President Trump's former press secretary is already drawing attention ahead of any deal.

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    Free speech organisations are warning that new education directives will broaden book bans in schools, arguing the orders will restrict what students can read. The groups say the measures give officials wider authority to remove titles from libraries and classrooms. The reports stem from Florida outlets, suggesting the policy debate centres on US state education policy, with civil liberties groups pushing back against expanded censorship powers.

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    Singapore is paying its citizens to read●Singapore is paying its citizens to read. (But will it work?) https:// lithub.com/singapore-is-paying -its-citizens-to-rMmastodonCultureBooks164 d ago

    Singapore has introduced a scheme that pays citizens to read, an initiative examined in a new piece of commentary that asks whether financial incentives can actually boost reading habits. The question of whether cash rewards can build a lasting literary culture is drawing attention among readers and commentators, with skeptics doubting that payment alone can create a genuine love of books.

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    Piers Morgan to sue Earl Spencer over Diana book●“It’s ALL Bull***!” EXCLUSIVE: Piers Morgan To SUE Earl Spencer Over Diana Book▶youtubeCultureBooks729.3K4 d ago

    Piers Morgan is reportedly planning legal action against Earl Charles Spencer over claims made in his book about Princess Diana. In an interview, Morgan dismissed the allegations as nonsense, using strong language, and said he intends to sue. The dispute centres on Spencer's account of events surrounding Diana and the media. The confrontation between the two high-profile figures is drawing wide attention.

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    Malcolm Gladwell turns to gun violence in new book▼Malcolm Gladwell investigates gun violence in his new book, ‘The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic’✉newsCultureBooks4 d ago

    Author Malcolm Gladwell has released 'The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic', a new book examining gun violence in the United States. The book investigates the origins and scale of America's gun epidemic, continuing Gladwell's practice of applying narrative nonfiction to major social questions. Coverage is circulating as readers and commentators respond to his treatment of one of the country's most contentious policy debates.

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    Auto parts giant's shares slide on report of $6.3bn charge●Auto parts giant’s shares slide on report of $6.3bn charge✉newsLifeAutos5 d ago

    Shares of a major auto parts supplier fell after a report that the company is preparing to book a charge of about $6.3 billion. The writedown would mark one of the larger charges in the sector recently, and investors reacted by selling the stock. Details on the exact cause of the charge and which divisions it affects remain limited in the initial report.

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    A new episode of KHW, numbered 394 and titled 'Bapak' (Father), is drawing large audiences in Indonesia, alongside a promotion for a KHW book. The release is generating significant engagement as fans follow the series' latest installment and take advantage of the accompanying book offer tied to the episode.

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    Oxford opens Bodleian Library collection to OpenAI▼Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library✉newsTechnologyAI6 d ago

    The University of Oxford has agreed to let OpenAI train its AI models on material from the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest and largest libraries in Europe. The deal gives the AI company access to centuries of rare books and manuscripts, sparking debate among researchers, authors and archivists over cultural heritage being used to power commercial AI systems.

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    Drishyam 3, starring Ajay Devgn, is drawing heavy attention in India as its release nears. The film has sold 35,000 tickets at national cinema chains in advance booking, a strong start. But it faces legal trouble over rights, and director Jeethu Joseph says it will end the Hindi franchise, noting it will not mirror the Mohanlal-led Malayalam series.

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    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, secure LA28 spot▼Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold✉newsSportOlympics5 d ago

    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam won gold at the Asian Games, securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The victory gives Malaysia an early berth at the Games and marks a notable achievement on the continental stage. Further details about the event, the final opponents and reactions from the athletes or Malaysian sporting bodies were not available.

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    TSMC affiliate VIS plans second Singapore plant●TSMC affiliate VIS eyes new Singapore plant after first facility fills up instantly𝕏xSG412 h ago

    VIS, a chipmaker affiliated with TSMC, is considering building a second plant in Singapore after its first facility there was fully booked immediately upon opening. Strong demand for its wafer services has prompted the company to weigh expansion in the city-state, a growing hub for semiconductor manufacturing.

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    Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, is at the center of reports about her use of a luxury jet tied to businessman Daniel Vorcaro. Outlets report she canceled booked flights on the aircraft immediately after Vorcaro's arrest, while a photo of Moraes disembarking from a plane linked to Vorcaro has been confirmed as authentic. Reports detail the jet's luxury amenities, fueling debate over ties between the justice's family and the arrested banker.

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    New Book Examines Supremacist Groups' End-Times Ideologies▼'End Times Fascism' looks at supremacist groups uniting around end-of-the-world ideas✉newsCultureBooks4 d ago

    A new book titled 'End Times Fascism' explores how supremacist groups are increasingly uniting around apocalyptic, end-of-the-world ideas. The work examines the ideological threads that bring far-right and extremist movements together around visions of civilizational collapse and violent renewal. It is drawing attention for framing these movements as a growing, cohesive phenomenon rather than isolated factions.

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    Audre Lorde quote on self-care as political warfare resurfaces●❝ Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare. ❞ ― AudreMmastodonHealthPandemics579 min ago

    The writer and activist Audre Lorde's line that caring for oneself is 'self-preservation' and 'an act of political warfare' is being widely shared again. The quote comes from her 1988 book 'A Burst of Light', also known as 'The Cancer Chronicles', which she wrote while dying of breast cancer. Readers are revisiting her argument that rest and self-care are political acts, particularly for Black women and others under constant strain.

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