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Why As I Lay Dying and Other 1930 Works Became Free to Use on January 1, 2026
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Why As I Lay Dying and Other 1930 Works Became Free to Use on January 1, 2026
1 day ago
EA to Close BioWare, Mass Effect Studio, and Cut About 400 Jobs
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EA to Close BioWare, Mass Effect Studio, and Cut About 400 Jobs
4 days ago
EUDR Keeps 30 December 2026 Date for Large and Medium Operators, With No Further Delay
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EUDR Keeps 30 December 2026 Date for Large and Medium Operators, With No Further Delay
8 days ago
Faber Halts UK Supply of Sally Rooney’s Books Under Palestine Action Ban
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Faber Halts UK Supply of Sally Rooney’s Books Under Palestine Action Ban
11 days ago
Sotheby’s and Christie’s raise lower-tier buyer’s premiums to 28 percent in 2026
CultureSotheby’s and Christie’s raise lower-tier buyer’s premiums to 28 percent in 2026

Sotheby's and Christie's raised lower-tier buyer's premiums to 28 percent in 2026, while Phillips uses priority bidding discounts. Here is how the tiers work.

14 days ago
Prime Video becomes the Emmys’ exclusive home from 2027, ending the network rotation
CulturePrime Video becomes the Emmys’ exclusive home from 2027, ending the network rotation

Prime Video will stream the Emmys free from 2027 under a six-year deal that ends the network rotation. Fee reports remain unconfirmed.

18 days ago
Michelin Guide Dubai Grows to 122 Restaurants, Two With Three Stars
CultureMichelin Guide Dubai Grows to 122 Restaurants, Two With Three Stars

The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2026 unveiled 122 restaurants across 38 cuisine types at Atlantis The Royal on October 6, with two restaurants holding three stars.

21 days ago
North America and Europe Lead a Global Box Office Rebound to $35 Billion
CultureNorth America and Europe Lead a Global Box Office Rebound to $35 Billion

A rebound in North America, France's surge to best August on record, and Latin America's growth are sustaining cinema's comeback, though China remains important despite mixed performance.

25 days ago
How a $6.8 Billion Art Auction Rebound Tracks an $83 Trillion Wealth Shift
CultureHow a $6.8 Billion Art Auction Rebound Tracks an $83 Trillion Wealth Shift

Auction sales at the three largest houses doubled in H1 2026. The rebound reflects demographic shifts in wealth transfer and changing collecting patterns among women and younger buyers.

29 days ago
How 900 Films Join the National Film Registry Each Year
CultureHow 900 Films Join the National Film Registry Each Year

The Librarian of Congress picks 25 films yearly from public nominations and expert advice for America's official film preservation list. Here's the process.

28 Sep 2026
How a DOJ Brief for OpenAI Reframes the Copyright Fight With Publishers
CultureHow a DOJ Brief for OpenAI Reframes the Copyright Fight With Publishers

Federal government intervention in the New York Times AI copyright lawsuit signals how copyright disputes will be resolved, with implications for every publisher, author and tech company involved.

25 Sep 2026
How UNESCO’s 2026 Session Added 25 Sites, From Sarnath to Mount Olympus
CultureHow UNESCO’s 2026 Session Added 25 Sites, From Sarnath to Mount Olympus

The nomination process takes years and follows strict criteria. Inscription typically brings tourism and investment, but gains are unequally distributed across countries and regions.

23 Sep 2026
How the Rothschild Auction Shows Estate Sales Driving Europe’s Art Market
CultureHow the Rothschild Auction Shows Estate Sales Driving Europe’s Art Market

An Artcurial sale of Rothschild treasures reveals how major dispersals are driving growth in antiques and decorative arts as collectors shift spending patterns.

21 Sep 2026
How a Four-Minute Heist Stripped Spain’s Bronze Age Gold Treasure
CultureHow a Four-Minute Heist Stripped Spain’s Bronze Age Gold Treasure

Thieves stripped most of the gold from Spain's Villena Treasure in four minutes, the third such raid on a Spanish museum this year.

19 Sep 2026
How Seoul’s Art Fairs Show a Market Splitting by Price
CultureHow Seoul’s Art Fairs Show a Market Splitting by Price

Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul drew large crowds in September, but sales data show weak demand for the priciest works and brisk trading well below it.

16 Sep 2026
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