AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Government Rebrand: Perlis’ Kangar Municipal Council has been renamed the Perlis State Municipal Council, with changes to buildings, bank accounts, and local licensing approvals. Book Safety Alarm: Thames Valley Police are investigating arson after “after-school book burnings” in Carterton, warning it could have spread in dry, hot conditions. Author Spotlight: Deephaven’s Jade MacRae turns Lake Minnetonka history into a new sailing tale in “Volante.” Publishing & Culture: Amazon is bringing London’s first open-air library for self-published authors to Victoria Park for one weekend. Industry Watch: Publishers are sharing bullying policies after The Bookseller’s investigation, as Hachette UK responds to allegations. Health & Reading: A new wireless skin sensor aims to track soft-tissue disorder progression at home, while doctors urge faster action after child drownings. AI & Copyright: A judge approved Anthropic’s $1.5B settlement over pirated books used to train Claude. New Releases: Rhonda Byrne announces “Thought Rules,” and Audible rolls out full-cast “Dracula” in multiple languages.
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