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6 must-see events in Iowa City this weekend, including a new market
The Iowa City area offers a variety of events this weekend, including a book sale, sidewalk sales, and the Johnson County Fair. Film fans can enjoy a drive-in movie showing of "The Princess Bride" at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The Iowa City...
Warisan TC expects RM1.85mil net gains from RM49mil Selangor land sale
KUALA LUMPUR: Warisan TC Holdings Bhd (WTCH) expects to record a net gain of RM1.85 million from the sale of an industrial property in Selangor to Leisure Event Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of property developer Avaland Bhd, for RM49...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets: When can you book them and how much will they cost?
If you want to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, the biggest questions right now is when can you start booking tickets and how much will it cost? Here’s everything you need to know about ticket release dates and prices. read more The tickets for...

Sandals “Black Friday in July” sale reveals steep savings at 17 resorts
Sandals Resorts is offering travellers a first-in-class chance to book the Caribbean getaway of their dreams, for less. With the brand’s “Black Friday in July” sale, guests can enjoy up to $1,850 in booking credit across 17 beachfront resorts,...
NQ underperforms after ASML (-8%) earnings, PPI, earnings and Fed speak ahead - Newsquawk US Market Open
US President Trump says he is working on five to six trade deals and there will probably be two to three deals by August 1st. Also notes that pharma tariffs will probably begin at month-end and initial tariffs on pharmaceuticals will be low...
UK government rules out move to zonal pricing for electricity market
The UK government has ruled out a move to zonal pricing for electricity and is to publish a more detailed plan for the delivery of reformed national pricing later this year Photo: Pexels While zonal pricing would have split Great Britain into...

Catherine Doyle on her YA Book Prize-shortlisted novel, The Dagger and the Flame
Catherine Doyle © Julia Dunin Catherine Doyle’s romantasy novel has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2025. You've hit your free article limit. Serious about the book trade? Join thousands of industry professionals who never miss a story....

The results of the Malta Book Fund 2025 are out
The National Book Council is pleased to announce that the Malta Book Fund 2025 adjudication board has agreed on the winning submissions for this year's edition. 31 projects will be receiving funding for publication or translation through the Malta...

Too busy to read? This app summarizes books for you — and it’s only $50 for life
TL;DR: Use code READ20 to score Headway Premium, the app that makes daily reading fun and sustainable, for just $47.99 (reg. $299.95). If you’ve ever wished you could get the key takeaways from popular nonfiction books without committing hours to...

Nišville Festival to organise concert at flea market in Niš on 16 August
The Nišville Jazz Festival announced today that it will organise a concert at the flea market in Niš on 16 August. A regular visitor to the Niš flea market, Nišville director Ivan Blagojević said the idea for the concert was sparked by the many...

Wowcher launches huge summer sale on garden furniture, parasols and sheds
As summer is in full swing, it's the ideal time to spruce up your outdoor spaces. Whether you're looking to upgrade your garden setup, create more space, or simply want a comfortable spot to sit back and soak up the sun, Wowcher's current summer...

New Book ‘The Truth About Radio’ Touts Medium’s Staying Power.
A new book examines why broadcast radio maintains its standing as one of the most trusted and effective forms of advertising in the contemporary marketplace, even in a time dominated by digital. In “The Truth About Radio: A Myth-Busting Guide for...

MLB commissioner has no 'quibble' with Rays sale report as Tampa Bay area officials voice support
Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala said he will be happy to see Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg go. Sternberg has an agreement in principle to sell the franchise to an investment group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski...

Book review - 'At the Window'
“At the window” by hope lim is about surprising friendships. shown through soft, shimmering watercolor illustrations, a young girl and her dog go for walks through their city. when she notices a woman sitting in front of her large window, she...
Two New Children's Books That Tell The Tale Of The Garifuna People
Two New Children's Books That Tell The Tale Of The Garifuna People posted (July 15, 2025) And in other news, two new Belizean children's books are now on the market - and they tell the tale of the Garifuna people. We Are Free and Wanaragua were...

Jungle Book author’s former county home on market for millions
Arundell House, is a seven-bed house in Tisbury has gone on the market for £3.6 million. The property is being marketed by Knight Frank, and went up on the market at the beginning of June. The property dates back to the late 19th-century,...

Bitcoin Stalls as Traders Book Profits Amid Jerome Powell Succession Talks
In brief Bitcoin dropped 4.5% from its all-time high to $117,250 as traders locked in profits and exchange inflows surged. Sticky inflation and Fed uncertainty added pressure, with June CPI rising to 2.7%, dimming hopes of rate cuts. Powell’s...

Prepaid Card And Digital Wallet Market Intelligence Report 2025 Market To Surpass $3 Trillion In 2029 - Fintech Innovations And Expanding Digital Payment Adoption Fueling Growth
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global prepaid card and digital wallet market is poised for significant growth, projected to expand at an annual rate of 11.3%, reaching $2.13 trillion by 2025. From 2020-2024, the market experienced a 13.6%...
Digital Science to strengthen research integrity in publishing with new Dimensions Author Check API
Digital Science is an AI-focused technology company providing innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by researchers, universities, funders, industry and publishers. We work in partnership to advance global research for the benefit of...

Nick Hern Books founder steps back as Matt Applewhite appointed publisher and CEO
Nick Hern and Matt Applewhite © Dan Wooller Nick Hern, the founder of the specialist theatre publisher Nick Hern Books (NHB), will be stepping back from his day-to-day involvement in the business. You've hit your free article limit. Serious about...