AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBooks as survival in Gaza: A recovered, repaired library book becomes a treasured lifeline for children as schools and libraries are shattered. Publishing under pressure: Scholars at Risk warns of escalating attacks on higher education, with the U.S. facing growing pressure that fuels self-censorship. AI and the public sphere: Reports say Iran, China and Israeli groups used AI agents to scale social-media influence campaigns. Legal fights with real-world stakes: The Supreme Court takes up an oil-and-climate accountability case that could shut down lawsuits by cities and counties. Adaptations and authorship: Netflix’s East of Eden restores key characters from Steinbeck’s novel, while Verity coverage keeps spotlighting how films reshape thrillers. New fiction to watch: Will Cathcart’s This is How People Die tackles life after a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug; Sarah Langan’s Trad Wife skewers influencer perfection. Culture & reading life: A visit to the Library of Congress highlights Qatar’s literary heritage, while Steam’s latest free-game drop includes several well-reviewed picks.
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