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London Libel Lawsuits Punish Truth Tellers

The U.S. shouldn't import British defamation law, no matter how much Donald Trump would like to.

Reason

Authors and bookstore owners worry a big publishing merger will affect diversity

The proposed merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster will likely change things for authors and readers - for better or worse

WEKU

CEO of publishing giant defends deal challenged by US gov't

The head of publishing titan Penguin Random House is defending his company’s deal to acquire rival Simon & Schuster against the government’s claim it would thwart competition

The Independent UK

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Stephen King testified against publishing’s biggest merger. What you need to know about the antitrust trial

The biggest antitrust trial to hit the publishing industry in recent memory kicked off this week, and today the King of horror had his day in court.

Los Angeles Times

Stephen King testifies against $2 billion Penguin merger

Best-selling horror author Stephen King testified against Penguin Random House’s proposed $2.18 billion acquisition of Simon & Schuster, saying it would weaken competition in the publishing industry.

Tribune News Service

Stephen King is set to testify for the government in books merger trial

The author of Carrie, The Shining and many other favorites, King has willingly — even eagerly — placed himself in opposition to Simon & Schuster, his longtime publisher.

WEKU

Stephen King set to testify for govt in books merger trial

Renowned author Stephen King is set to take the stand Tuesday at a federal antitrust trial in Washington

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Linton Kwesi Johnson: ‘I certainly did not see myself as an angry young black poet’

The poet and activist’s life in verse has chronicled black British history. He talks about remaining hopeful, integrity, and taking 20 years to find his voice

The Guardian - UK

From Tim Winton to Michael Robotham and Sarah Krasnostein, celebrated writers share their favourite re-reads

Miles Franklin winner Tim Winton, crime writer Michael Robotham, non-fiction author Sarah Krasnostein and others share the books they re-read for inspiration, comfort and insight.

ABC News

Captain Tom ‘charity’ autobiography publisher refuses to say if funds paid to his foundation from sales

Exclusive: Penguin Random House declines to detail whether or not it has paid funds to Captain Tom Foundation from sales of autobiography said to be in ‘support’ of the charity

The Independent UK

Penguins extend defenseman Kris Letang with 6-year, $36.6M contract

MONTREAL — The most productive defenseman in Penguins history isn’t going anywhere.

Tribune News Service

Witty, poetic, beautifully written: the best Australian books out in July

Each month, Guardian Australia editors and critics pick out the upcoming titles they’ve already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Guardian - AU

Harry Potter fans race to decode cryptic message from Draco actor Tom Felton

Tom Felton, who played the lovable bad boy Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise, has posted a cryptic message to his followers on Instagram - and many think they've sussed it out

Edinburgh Live

Best books to gift for the literary person in your life

Unleash their inner bookworm with these special edition books and literary treats

Evening Standard

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Sports clubs urged to install defibrillators after young Burnie Dockers footballer's on-field cardiac arrest

As a young football player recovers from going into cardiac arrest on the field, sports clubs are urged to ensure they have access to life-saving defibrillators.

ABC News

Burnie Dockers football player suffers heart attack after on-field brawl in Tasmania's north-west

Tasmania police are investigating an on-field fight that led to a player suffering a heart attack during a football game in Tasmania's north-west.

Nottingham Post

Deborah James announces final TV appearance on Embarrassing Bodies

The show may air for the first time after she has passed away

The Independent UK

Dame Deborah James ‘gutted’ she will not see book published before she dies

She says publication ‘is still long after I’m flying high, but hopefully a little less longer for you to wait’

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Daily Record

Dame Deborah James 'gutted' she won't see new book about 'living before you die' published

Deborah announced on social media that she has penned a book on "how to live when you could be dead".

Wales Online

Deborah James writes new book she 'won't see in real life'

The release date has been brought forward but the campaigner and podcast host said it will still be 'long after I'm flying high'

Evening Standard

Bowel Babe Deborah James says she is ‘gutted’ she won’t live to see her new book

Cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James said she is "gutted" she will not be alive to see her second book published.

Daily Mirror

Brave Deborah James 'gutted' she won't see her new book about 'living before you die'

Deborah James is to release a book, which she says will be after she passes away from cancer, in which she will detail how to embrace the life you have

Tribune News Service

Paul Zeise: This could be the end of an era for Penguins, but does it need to be?

The Penguins' first-round playoff loss to the Rangers is the fourth consecutive early exit for the team. It is their third straight first-round loss, and it was a series they all but had won and blew. The Penguins led 3-1 in the series, they had a two-goal lead in Games…

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool at heart of 'most talked about thriller of 2022'

Gillian McAllister explains why she picked Liverpool as the setting of her new crime-meets-time travel novel

Evening Standard

Your ultimate spring reading list

From buzzy debuts to taut thrillers, acerbic millennial love stories to moving memoirs, Phoebe Luckhurst picks the books to add to your shelf now

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