AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublishing & Media: A forthcoming book claims Jeff Bezos told Trump the Washington Post was his “worst investment” before sweeping staff cuts, reigniting debate over newsroom power and ownership. Corporate Moves: DoubleDragon has bought nearly 99% of MerryMart shares via a tender offer, clearing the way for a Philippine Stock Exchange delisting. Books & Adaptations: David Nicholls’ One Day is now headed to the West End as a musical, with a fast transfer from Edinburgh to London’s Garrick Theatre. Tech & Reading Workflows: PubHive launched a Multiple Citation Matcher to turn messy citation inputs into structured references for faster scientific writing and review. Consumer Protection & Data: The UK’s Chartered Insurance Institute issued guidance on handling vulnerability data under Consumer Duty and data protection rules. Local Culture: A community reading tradition in Alberta highlights how one long-time volunteer keeps kindergarteners engaged with library passes and book visits. Regulation & Platforms: Chandigarh suspended Ola’s aggregator licence for six months over insurance and fare-structure compliance failures, warning commuters not to book through the app.
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