AI & Publishing Integrity: Granta says Commonwealth Prize regional winners sparked controversy after speculation that stories may be AI-generated; authors deny it, and the magazine says it will keep shortlisted work online. Information Literacy: University of Reykjavík’s rector urged graduates to separate evidence-based knowledge from belief, stressing critical thinking and scientific methods. Economic Data Overhaul: Bangladesh’s government plans to revamp how it calculates CPI, inflation, wage indices and GDP, with expert committees and a review of past figures. Health & Environment: New research links microplastics in artery plaque to higher stroke, heart attack and death risk, while another study finds abandoned tuna-fishing FADs can smash into coral reefs and harm wildlife. Books & Culture: Libby Page’s grief-and-healing novel spotlights how curated reading and bookstores help people recover; meanwhile, Carlo Ginzburg’s legacy is celebrated as microhistory’s champion of the overlooked. Tech Meets Finance: SEC filings describe AI-managed ETFs that can shift stock exposure based on market “weather,” raising fresh questions for readers who invest. Publishing Ecosystem: Romance audiobooks keep surging as authors design for immersive, multi-task listening.