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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✉newsWar23 h 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▶youtubeWorld2.0M2 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 Politics1 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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    Piers Morgan reveals Royals' reaction to bombshell Diana book●Piers Morgan reveals insider information about Royal Family's reaction to bombshell Diana book▶youtubeCultureBooks801.2K8 min ago

    Piers Morgan has shared insider information about how the Royal Family is responding to a new tell-all book about Princess Diana. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, he claimed to have details of the palace's private reaction to the revelations. The comments have drawn wide attention, with royal watchers debating the claims and their implications for the monarchy's relationship with Diana's legacy.

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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▶youtubeCultureBooks375.6K7 h 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✉newsWarUkraine3 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 Septem𝕏xUSWarTerrorism1.1K59 min 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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    Unsealed Briefs Reveal Executives' Knowledge in Authors' AI Case●Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAIYhnWorldLaw & Courts6262 min ago

    Newly unsealed court briefs in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft indicate the companies' top executives were aware that large-scale use of pirated books to train AI models was legally questionable. The Authors Guild published the documents, and the disclosure is drawing attention across the tech and publishing worlds as the case could set a major precedent for AI training data and authors' rights.

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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▶youtubeCultureBooks374.9K12 h 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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    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▶youtubeCultureBooks783.6K1 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✉newsCultureBooks3 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✉newsLifeEducation8 h 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▶youtubeCultureBooks373.1K1 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✉newsCultureBooks17 h 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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    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✉newsCultureBooks1 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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    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 # BodleiMmastodonCultureBooks282 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'✉newsTechnologySemiconductors1 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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    European travel demand rose this summer despite high prices▼Demand for European travel increased this summer, despite pricing pressure and geopolitical disruption✉newsLifeTravel1 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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    Karoline Leavitt reportedly shopping explosive tell-all book▼Exclusive | Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shopping potentially explosive book: sources✉newsCultureBooks20 h 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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    AI Firms Are Buying Japanese Used Books by the Ton●Japanese used bookstores see 5x sales surge as books are being bought by the tonYhnCultureBooks948 min ago

    Japanese used bookstores report a fivefold surge in sales as bulk buyers purchase entire stock loads, including one 50-ton order shipped to the United States. Sellers suspect the books end up in foreign facilities where they are scanned for AI training data and then destroyed, leaving shops with booming business but shrinking shelves.

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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-rMmastodonCultureBooks161 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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    Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of poisoning husband with fentanyl▼Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl✉newsWorldCrime1 h ago

    A Utah jury has found Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, closing a case that drew wide attention after she later published a children's book about grief. The verdict follows a high-profile trial in which prosecutors argued she deliberately administered the lethal dose. The case is expected to move to sentencing in the coming weeks.

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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▶youtubeCultureBooks729.3K1 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’✉newsCultureBooks22 h 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✉newsLifeAutos2 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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    Oxford opens Bodleian Library collection to OpenAI▼Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library✉newsTechnologyAI3 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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    Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, secure LA28 spot▼Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold✉newsSportOlympics2 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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    Calls grow for UN action on crimes against humanity▼RE: https:// mastodon.social/@villebooks/11 7341821385190335 # UN # UNGA # EU # AfricanUnion # CrimesAgainstHumanity # gMmastodonWorldPolitics72 d ago

    A widely shared message on Mastodon tags the United Nations, the UN General Assembly, the European Union and the African Union alongside references to the Genocide Convention, the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute, framing a demand for accountability over alleged crimes against humanity. The post focuses on impunity, human rights and the protection of children, but names no specific country or conflict, so the precise event driving the discussion remains unclear.

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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✉newsCultureBooks1 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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    Air Canada Cancels Its Longest Route Between Vancouver And Singapore●Air Canada Axes Its Longest Route, From Vancouver To Singapore: What Gives?𝕏xSGLifeTravel872 d ago

    Air Canada is ending its longest route, the nonstop service from Vancouver to Singapore. The move removes the only direct link between Canada and the Southeast Asian city-state, leaving travellers to connect through hubs elsewhere in Asia or Europe. Commentators in the aviation world are questioning the airline's reasoning, with speculation about demand, aircraft availability and profitability, and passengers with upcoming bookings are watching closely for rebooking options.

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    Uber's Kenyan Safari Business Is Already Stumbling▼Uber’s New Kenyan Safari Business Is Already Stumbling✉newsBusiness1 d ago

    Uber's newly launched safari booking business in Kenya is reportedly running into early difficulties, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The service, which lets tourists book safaris through the ride-hailing company, is said to be stumbling shortly after launch. Details on the exact problems were not provided, but the report suggests the expansion beyond Uber's core transport offering faces challenges in the Kenyan market.

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    Malaysia's Ng and Sivasangari seal LA28 Olympics spot with Asian Games gold▼Malaysia’s Ng, Sivasangari book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold✉newsSportOlympics2 d ago

    Malaysian squash players Ng and Sivasangari won gold at the Asian Games, securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where squash will feature on the programme. The victory marks a significant milestone for Malaysian sport, and the pair are being widely celebrated at home for delivering the country an Olympic berth via a continental title.

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    AI Agents Take Over the Role Once Held by Travel Agents▼AI Agents Are Stepping Into the Role Vacated by Travel Agents✉newsLifeTravel1 d ago

    AI agents are increasingly handling tasks traditionally performed by human travel agents, such as planning itineraries and booking trips. The shift revives debate about whether automated assistants can replicate the personalised service that human agents once provided, and what it means for the travel industry's workforce as conversational AI tools gain mainstream adoption among travellers.

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    Obama launches book podcast with Hanks and Coates as guests●Obama's book podcast is out, with Tom Hanks and Ta-Nehisi Coates among the guests✉newsCultureBooks1 d ago

    Barack Obama has released a new podcast built around his reading and book recommendations, featuring conversations with high-profile guests including actor Tom Hanks and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates. The former president has previously released annual book lists, and the series extends that into extended discussions with authors and cultural figures about the books shaping his thinking.

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    India beat Singapore to reach Asian Games hockey semi-finals▼Asian Games 2026 women's hockey: India beat Singapore to book semi-final clash against South Korea✉newsSportOlympics2 d ago

    India's women's hockey team defeated Singapore at the 2026 Asian Games to secure a place in the semi-finals, where they will face South Korea. The win keeps India's campaign on track as they aim for a spot in the final of the continental tournament in Japan.

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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 hMmastodonWorldEU Politics12 d ago

    EU citizens living in the UK report having their settled status withdrawn under the post-Brexit EU Settlement Scheme, despite following all the rules. Those affected describe being unable to work, claim benefits or travel while appealing the decisions. The Home Office says statuses can be cancelled for absences or fraud, but applicants insist they complied fully. Critics call the system's automated removals a breach of the Withdrawal Agreement's protections.

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    Ex-CIA officer's novel alleges deep-cover operations dysfunction▼Ex-CIA officer’s novel alleges grave dysfunction in deep-cover operations✉newsCultureBooks1 d ago

    A former CIA officer has published a novel alleging serious dysfunction within the agency's deep-cover operations. The Washington Post highlighted the book, which draws on the author's intelligence background to portray internal failures in how undercover officers are run. The novel is drawing attention as a rare insider account of covert work, blurring the line between fiction and exposé, with readers and reviewers weighing how much reflects reality.

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    India crush Bangladesh, set up Pakistan semi-final at Asian Games hockey▼Asian Games 2026 hockey: India dominate Bangladesh in final group game; Pakistan await in semi-finals✉newsSportOlympics1 d ago

    India defeated Bangladesh convincingly in their final group-stage match in the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Asian Games, topping their group and booking a semi-final clash against Pakistan. The prospect of an India-Pakistan knockout encounter is drawing attention across the hockey world, with fans looking ahead to one of the sport's most storied rivalries on the continental stage.

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