A team led by Bernard Marantelli and Zeljko Ranogajec attempted to win a $95 million Texas lottery by buying every possible combination. The scheme, though technically legal, sparked controversy and regulatory changes.
HP will pay $4M to settle claims of deceptive discount pricing on its website for laptops, desktops & accessories. The class-action alleged inflated original prices created false discounts.
Readmoo's mooInk V is the world's first foldable e-reader with a color E Ink display. It features an 8-inch screen, 50,000 colors, and a durable design, drawing inspiration from foldable phones and aiming for paperback portability.
Understand senior cat care, including aging signs, health issues like osteoarthritis and hyperthyroidism, and helpful tips to improve your feline's golden years. Regular vet visits & weight management are crucial.
Review of the HomerunPET CS106 automatic, self-cleaning litter box. Highlights features like auto-refill, safety measures, spacious design, and smartphone app integration. Good for multi-cat homes.
The Republic Short Story Reward reveals its shortlist of 25 stories chosen from 7,920 entries. Winners will be announced in May & June, with publication by Granta.
Rosemary Sandberg, a literary agent and pioneer in children's publishing, has died at 85. She launched many successful authors and titles, leaving a remarkable legacy in the UK and US.
Reviews cover Kitamura's 'Audition' (acting, social roles), O'Leary's 'Swept Away' (romance), Spinney's 'Proto' (language origins), Smith's 'Bad Friend' (female friendship), and Hickey's 'Big Chief' (tribal politics).
Travel writing award for British/European authors promoting cultural understanding. Submissions of non-fiction guidebooks published in 2024/25 are open. Focus on works that bridge divides and connect readers.
BookTok's influence drives 2025 bestseller lists! Yarros' Onyx Tornado leads, followed by Oathbound & Emily Henry. BookTok trends highlight popular genres, authors with cult followings, and unique premises.
David Almond, Busayo Matuluko, and Sian Wadey will judge the YA Book Prize 2025. The winner of the £2,000 prize will be revealed at EIBF on August 21st, 2025. YA fiction recognition.
The 2025 Walter Scott Prize winner will be revealed on June 12th. Shortlisted authors receive £1,500. The prize celebrates historical fiction and its relevance to the present. Historical fiction prize.
Lauren Roberts' 'Fearless' tops UK charts. Easter-themed book sales surge 12.3%. Soph's Plant Kitchen debuts strong. Gary Stevenson holds nonfiction top spot. New fiction launches dominate.
Survey reveals complex contracts, reduced royalties, and late payments impacting author-publisher relations. Screen-based leisure threatens book reading, especially among younger audiences. Bookshop purchases declined.
Paris Book Festival highlights: Used books market growth, AI copyright issues, and debates over author compensation. The festival addressed challenges and opportunities in the evolving publishing landscape.
WH Smith sees travel revenue rise to £40m, offsetting a 32% decline in high-street earnings. Focus shifts to global travel retail amid economic uncertainty. North America travel profit grew 7%.
Andrew Smith, formerly of Abrams, returns to Candlewick Press as a key leader, overseeing content and design. Smith's experience spans 30+ years in children's publishing, promising growth.
