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Thousands of AI-written, edited or ‘polished’ books are being sold – an eerie echo of Orwell’s ‘novel-writing machines’

In ‘1984,’ George Orwell envisaged a world in which books were a mass-produced commodity no different from ‘jam and bootlaces.’

Thousands of AI-written, edited or ‘polished’ books are being sold – an eerie echo of Orwell’s ‘novel-writing machines’
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Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape

All-women groups, whether in sports, music or business, are consistently underpaid compared to men. They’re seen as more threatening to the status quo.

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape
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Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role

Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role
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Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
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Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends Warner Bros shareholders vote for Paramount deal

Independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommended Warner Bros Discovery shareholders to vote in favor of the company's $110 billion deal to combine with Paramount Skydance. 

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends Warner Bros shareholders vote for Paramount deal
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Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts

An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday

Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts
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US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional

A U.S. appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for

US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional
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For aging US Supreme Court justices, the politics of retirement looms large

When Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/topic/person/donald-trump/ was asked about the prospect of conservative Justices Samuel Alito or Clarence

For aging US Supreme Court justices, the politics of retirement looms large
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Designs unveiled for Trump's proposed 250-foot arch in Washington

Designs were unveiled on Friday for a 250-foot (76-meter) arch in Washington sought by U.S.

Designs unveiled for Trump's proposed 250-foot arch in Washington
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Big screens, bigger fandom: BTS brings ‘ARIRANG’ tour to AMC theaters

When Sandra Martinez couldn’t make it to Kpop supergroup BTS’s concert in Goyang, South Korea, she and her friends found a workaround.

Big screens, bigger fandom: BTS brings ‘ARIRANG’ tour to AMC theaters
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Heeeeere’s ‘The Shining’ hotels

Heeeeere’s ‘The Shining’ hotels

Heeeeere’s ‘The Shining’ hotels
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit

China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales,

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
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Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92, ending 'extraordinary' journey

India's Asha Bhosle, known for her versatile repertoire and high-energy singing in countless Bollywood movies, has died at the age of 92 in

Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92, ending 'extraordinary' journey
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Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison

The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV

Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison
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Rare wines, stashed away in castle’s cellar for a century and once considered undrinkable, head to sale

Rare wines, stashed away in castle’s cellar for a century and once considered undrinkable, head to sale

Rare wines, stashed away in castle’s cellar for a century and once considered undrinkable, head to sale
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Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede

Haiti declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and

Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
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'Paddington' musical triumphs at London's theatrical Olivier Awards

Paddington Bear was the big winner at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday, with a stage adaptation of the beloved children's books picking up

'Paddington' musical triumphs at London's theatrical Olivier Awards
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Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now

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Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now
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Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore

Bill Ackman's first call before launching his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group nL6N40Q0JZ this week was to French billionaire Vincent Bollore,

Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore
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Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban
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Hermes shares sink as Iran war hits Middle East sales, tourism

Shares in French luxury group Hermes sank 14% at the open on Wednesday after it said the Iran war hit sales in the Middle East as well as in Europe, with fewer

Hermes shares sink as Iran war hits Middle East sales, tourism
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Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint

Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges

Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint
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UK to probe Paramount-Warner Bros deal in coming weeks, competition watchdog says

Britain's antitrust watchdog is expected to launch an investigation into Paramount Skydance's planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery in "the coming weeks," a

UK to probe Paramount-Warner Bros deal in coming weeks, competition watchdog says
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LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival

French luxury giant LVMH said the Iran war shaved at least 1% off its total group sales in the last quarter due to lower spending in the Gulf region, and

LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival