Publishing Awards: Manhattan Book Group racked up more wins, with “The Friendship Party” taking Bronze and “Six Weeks: A Literary Memoir” earning Gold in the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards—both spotlighting heartfelt, conversation-starting storytelling. EU AI Regulation: The EU AI Act’s enforcement ramped up, with new transparency rules requiring clear labeling for AI-generated or manipulated content and giving regulators direct power to investigate and fine. Crypto & Regulation: Nigeria’s new digital economy rules aim to harmonize oversight, but a legal expert says gaps remain for crypto regulation as virtual assets keep blurring categories. Consumer Safety: Consumer Reports and the CPSC-linked toddler tower recalls hit 434,176 units in under a year, with safety failures tied to tip-over and entrapment risks. Tech & Privacy: An EU court ruling on filming public harassment from home cameras could reshape how smart home and drone users handle public-space recording. Book Culture: Macau’s comics group is publishing new local-history titles for students, using illustrated series to keep intangible heritage like Na Tcha folk belief alive.