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Publishers, author Scott Turow accuse Meta and Mark Zuckerberg of training AI on copyrighted works

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A group of publishers and bestselling novelist Scott Turow are suing Meta and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, alleging that the tech giant used copyrighted material to train Meta’s artificial intelligence technology. The class-action lawsuit, filed in a federal court in New York, was brought by Turow and publishers Cengage, Elsevier, Hachette, Macmillan and McGraw-Hill. The plaintiffs … Read more

Oprah’s Book Club: Author Douglas Stuart reads “John of John” excerpt

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Oprah Winfrey selected “John of John” by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for “Shuggie Bain,” as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls ” a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love.” Source link

Author of viral op-ed explains why she’s encouraging parents to underachieve

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Writer Rachel Feintzeig argues in a now viral New York Times op-ed that expectations for parents’ involvement in their kids’ lives are “out of control.” She talks to “CBS Mornings” about the guilt of trying to be the perfect parent and how parents can solve the issue together. Source link

‘The Housemaid’ author Freida McFadden reveals her true identity

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Your favorite mystery writer has been keeping her own secret for over a decade. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Freida McFadden — the author who has penned a number of thrillers, including “The Housemaid” — revealed in an interview with USA Today that she has … Read more

Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-winning author who turned unlikely subjects into bestsellers, dies at 80

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Tracy Kidder, an award-winning narrative nonfiction writer who turned everything from computer engineering to life in a nursing home into unexpected bestsellers, has died. He was 80. His son, Nat Kidder, confirmed to The Associated Press that Kidder died from lung cancer Tuesday at his daughter’s home in Boston. Kidder won the Pulitzer Prize and … Read more

Author explains why Americans should consider adopting some of Denmark’s parenting practices

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Jessica Joelle Alexander, the author of “The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids,” discusses Denmark’s parenting practices and why Americans should consider adopting some of these habits to raise happy children. Source link

Verdict reached in murder trial of Kouri Richins, Utah grief author accused of poisoning husband

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A verdict was reached Monday in the high-profile murder case of a Utah grief author who is accused of poisoning her husband with a fatal dose of fentanyl in 2022. Kouri Richins‘ trial was expected to last through March 26 but concluded Monday with closing arguments. She did not testify at her trial, and her … Read more

Verdict reached in trial of Kouri Richins, Utah mom and grief book author accused of murdering her husband

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A verdict has been reached in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children’s book about grief. The jury deliberated for about three hours on Monday before returning the verdict, which is set to be announced shortly. Richins, 35, faces multiple felony charges for allegedly poisoning … Read more