AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU vs Meta: The European Commission says Meta breached the Digital Services Act by using “addictive” defaults on Facebook and Instagram, and is pressing for changes like turning off infinite scrolling and autoplay unless users opt in. Publishing policy in Ukraine: The Ukrainian Publishers Association backs a “cultural industries” draft law that would introduce gig contracts and lower tax burdens for cultural workers, while warning that without state support big players could squeeze out independents. Fantasy fandom pressure: George R.R. Martin insists he hasn’t given up on finishing The Winds of Winter, even as a new animated project tied to Howard Waldrop keeps fueling reader frustration. Book events: The Columbus Book Festival returns July 11–12 with 200+ authors and free talks/signings. Local reading life: Baker County Library’s summer book sale runs July 17–26 with books, DVDs, vinyl and CDs. New children’s title: South Shields canine behaviourist Tim Jackson launches Buddy & Bea’s First Day at Daycare, with a park “treasure hunt” for families. Food & books: Chef Nargisse Benkabbou’s cookbook Madaq spotlights Moroccan recipes, including honey-buttered pancakes with orange blossom and blueberry sauce.
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