Facebook removed over 1.5 billion fake accounts in the last six months

It's been less than a day since the New York Times published a brutal report about the state of affairs at Facebook, including a deep look at the company's failure to properly identify and deal with fake news and Russian interference. The company alr... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2018-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 New Cottagecore Craft Books

Embroidery, cross-stitch, and other designs are inspired by woodland ecologies both natural and fantastical. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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8 Incredible Books To Read For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Including a best selling book in Korea and a love story like you’ve never read before. Continue reading at HuffPost

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The Rundown: How Amazon is wooing publishers to bolster its $50 billion ad business

Enhancements to Amazon Publisher Cloud and debut of Signal IQ represent the triopolist’s latest adland overture. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2024-05-21 04:01:00 UTC ]
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An Idaho Public Library Will Become Adults-Only July 1, 2024

Donnelly Public Library will be for adults only beginning July 1, as a result of a bill in the state that would allow parents to sue libraries with "inappropriate material." Continue reading at Book Riot

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PEN America Holds Annual Gala Following Months of Turmoil

Free expression nonprofit PEN America held its annual Literary Gala yesterday at the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. A small group of protesters critical of the organization's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza passed out mock programs outside. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A bunch of fake Kathleen Hanna biographies were released on the same day as her new memoir.

Yesterday, the iconic Riot Grrrl Kathleen Hanna published a memoir with Ecco/HarperCollins. And Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk is already being touted as an “electric, searing” history from one of rock’s biggest icons. Unfortunately, the book has some competition. From a nefarious bevy... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-15 16:58:59 UTC ]
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Revealed: US university lecturer behind far-right Twitter account and publishing house

Guardian investigation identifies Jonathan Keeperman, a former lecturer at the University of California, Irvine, as ‘Lomez’A Guardian investigation has identified former University of California, Irvine (UCI) lecturer Jonathan Keeperman as the man behind the prominent “new right” publishing... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-05-14 10:00:15 UTC ]
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Lit Hub Asks: 5 Authors, 7 Questions, No Wrong Answers

The Lit Hub Author Questionnaire is a monthly interview featuring seven questions for five authors with new books. This month we talk to: * Noé Álvarez (Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migration, and Mexico) Anna Dorn (Perfume & Pain) Abby Geni (The Body Farm) Aimee Nezhukumatathil... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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How To Prepare for Pride Month in Libraries 2024: Book Censorship News, May 10, 2024

How to prepare for Pride month in the library, both as library workers and library lovers. That, plus this week's book censorship news roundup. Continue reading at Book Riot

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UK: Book Revenues Surpassed £7 Billion Pounds in 2023

For the first time on record, the United Kingdom's book publishing industry exceeded £7billion in 2023, downloaded audio jumping 24 percent. The post UK: Book Revenues Surpassed £7 Billion Pounds in 2023 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-05-09 22:43:14 UTC ]
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New Book Club Books to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

Which books by AAPI authors are you looking to read in your book clubs this month? Continue reading at Book Riot

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Kristi Noem's Account Of Meeting World Leader In New Book Is 'Bulls**t': Report

The South Dakota governor had already stirred up controversy by revealing in her upcoming book that she shot and killed her young dog. Continue reading at HuffPost

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5 Self-Help Books on Grief

Authors draw on clinical guidance, reportage, and their own experiences to offer comfort and commiseration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for May 1, 2024

Jedi youngling adventures, anti-racism for kids, a disinformation toolkit, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The week's bestselling books, May 5

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, May 5, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Religion Book Deals: May 1, 2024

Baker Books signs Hobby Lobby founder David Green, Brazos signs Nijay K. Gupta's exploration of the Apostle Paul, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Endnotes: ‘Search and Destroy Vol. 1’ by Atsushi Kaneko

An inside look at the publication process for the English translation of a punk update on a classic manga. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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UAE: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Expects 1,350 Exhibitors

The 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair welcomes 12 new countries to its list of publishers from a total 90 world markets. The post UAE: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Expects 1,350 Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-04-18 23:10:58 UTC ]
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5 Questions for Ethel Rohan, by Michelle Johnson

5 Questions for Ethel Rohan, by Michelle Johnson Interviews [email protected] Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:28 Ethel Rohan’s second novel, Sing, I, was published by TriQuarterly Books on April 15. The novel’s heroine, Ester Prynn, works in a convenience... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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1 year after the Pearson heist, no arrests and no sign yet of all that gold and cash

A year ago, police revealed that a massive amount of gold and money had been stolen from a warehouse at Toronto's Pearson airport. Despite intensive investigative efforts, no arrests have been made and the valuable cargo is still unaccounted for. Continue reading at CBC

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