Book Publishing & Distribution: RBmedia acquired UK indie fiction publisher Boldwood Books, bringing 2,000 titles into RBmedia’s multi-format, international catalog. Digital Publishing Tech: Zentrovia launched ZenPub, a white-label digital publishing platform aimed at academic publishers and aggregators. AI & Media Business: Teads sued Google in federal court, alleging anticompetitive ad-tech practices that it says cost it 6.88T ad impressions (2017–2023). Cultural Books & Exhibitions: A new Emmett Till companion exhibit and book imagines “If Emmett Till Lived,” with curator Sarah Elizabeth Lewis. Author/Publishing Spotlight: Naima Coster’s “Take What You Can” was named GMA Book Club pick for August. Education Access: UA Little Rock expanded open educational resources, recognized as a high-impact practice by AAC&U. Publishing Industry Events: ASIFA-Hollywood opened submissions for the 54th Annie Awards, adding a new category for international anime TV/media. Markets & Publishing Context: Big oil profits surged as Iran-related disruptions pushed energy prices higher, while stocks hit fresh highs—an environment that can shape ad budgets and consumer demand.