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A Swedish archaeologist reports a conversation with an amateur fiction translator who was startled to learn that using machine translation for anything beyond checking individual words means he cannot put his name on the finished translation. Under most publishers' rules and copyright frameworks, such work is ineligible for translator credit and protections, since authorship is reserved for human translation.

Donald Trump is facing accusations that he failed to comply with disclosure rules in his defamation case against the BBC, according to the London Evening Standard. The report links Trump's Florida lawyers to the dispute, which also involves BBC director-general Tim Davie. The allegations add a new procedural twist to the ongoing legal battle between the US president and the broadcaster.

A new study suggests that COVID-19 may worsen pre-existing health problems over the long term, adding to the growing body of research on the virus's lasting effects. The finding is being shared among public health commentators, some of whom frame it as confirmation of what was already widely suspected about the virus's prolonged impact.

Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul is departing her role as EVP of Communications for Disney Entertainment Television. The executive exit comes as Disney continues reshaping its television operations, and industry outlets are flagging the move as another notable change in the company's communications leadership. Details on her next step or a successor were not immediately available.

Xbox appears to have developed its own version of PlayStation's Platinum Trophy, the award players unlock for completing every other trophy or achievement in a game. A leaked sound effect for the achievement reportedly runs around 15 seconds, unusually long for an in-game chime. Gamers are debating whether Xbox needed such a feature at all, given it has never offered a Platinum-style reward before.

A new essay titled 'Hollywood, Ending' by a writer named Green examines the current era of intense public scrutiny of celebrities. The piece argues that the traditional Hollywood star system is coming to a close as audiences and media increasingly dissect famous figures' private lives and missteps. Little further detail is available beyond the essay itself.

Pedicab operators in New York keep playing Alicia Keys and Jay-Z's 'Empire State of Mind' loudly outside Broadway theaters while shows are underway, according to Gothamist's Early Addition round-up. The noise is frustrating theatergoers and venues, adding to ongoing complaints about pedicab conduct and noise around the Times Square theater district.

Singapore's government-backed dating app reportedly relies on the Gale-Shapley stable marriage algorithm, the classic matching method from economics that guarantees stable pairings between participants. The detail has drawn attention online, with commenters discussing how a decades-old theoretical algorithm now underpins a state-run matchmaking service aimed at boosting marriage and birth rates.

Emme Martini, a performer in the touring production of The Thorn, has given an interview ahead of the show's engagement at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. The Thorn, a large-scale theatrical production depicting the life of Christ, is stopping in Minneapolis as part of its national tour, and Martini discusses her role and experience with the production.

A reader is searching for four missing issues of The Green Book: Writings on Irish Gothic, Supernatural & Fantastic Literature, a literary journal edited by Brian J. Showers and published by Swan River Press. The request, tagged under books wanted and book search, has drawn a small wave of attention, with people sharing it in case other collectors can help track down the specific back numbers.

Martha Stewart is urging gardeners to stop 'randomly planting' everything, advising a more deliberate approach to what goes in the ground. The lifestyle mogul's comments, carried by Homes & Gardens, emphasize planning and placement over impulse planting, and are sparking conversation among home gardening enthusiasts weighing her advice against casual planting habits.

A running list is being compiled of celebrities and public figures responding to allegations tied to the so-called 'Cornell 7'. The item, published by Newsweek, tracks statements and reactions as they come in, indicating the story is developing and drawing attention from well-known names. Details of the allegations themselves and the exact responses remain unclear from available information.

An artist known as Ratte has published a new commissioned artwork titled 'sqek', created for Fur Affinity user Walin13. Alongside the piece, the artist is appealing for Patreon and Ko-fi support, saying commissions help them afford living costs. The post includes hashtags promoting their art and open commissions.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says a flex-fuel version of the Toyota Innova Hycross will launch in India in October. The vehicle will be capable of running on ethanol-blended fuel, part of the government's push to cut petrol dependence and promote biofuels. The announcement is drawing attention from auto industry watchers and those following India's alternative fuel policy.

Consumer protection authorities across the European Union have launched a coordinated action aimed at video game companies. The joint move targets industry practices that regulators say may harm players' consumer rights. Details of which companies are involved and what specific practices are under scrutiny have not yet been made fully clear, and the gaming sector is watching closely for what enforcement could follow.

Tinashe has released her new album, Popstar, and reviews are starting to come in. The R&B and pop singer has built a dedicated following in recent years, and the new record is drawing early attention from music publications assessing whether it matches her recent momentum and reputation for genre-blending pop.

Neon is developing an SCP Foundation film that will comply with the franchise's Creative Commons license, setting up a rivalry with A24's own SCP project, which critics say does not meet those licensing terms. The dispute centers on how studios handle the collaborative horror universe, whose shared fiction is free for anyone to use under specific attribution rules.

Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, chief communications officer for Disney Entertainment Television, is leaving the company, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The move marks another senior staffing change within Disney's entertainment communications operation, and industry watchers are noting the vacancy at the top of the TV publicity and comms team.