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NEW YORK , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global publishing market size is estimated to grow by USD 19.37 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 1.2% during the forecast period. Increase in demand for diversity in content is driving market growth, with a trend towards rise in number of self-published authors. However, decreasing market share of traditional publishing poses a challenge. Key market players include Adobe Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Cambridge University Press, Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH and Co. KG, Haufe Lexware GmbH and Co. KG, John Wiley and Sons Inc., McGraw Hill LLC, MPS Ltd., News Corp., Oxford University Press, Pearson Plc, PLANETA CORPORACION Srl, Scholastic Corp., Thomson Reuters Corp., Vivendi SE, White Falcon Publishing Solutions LLP, Wolters Kluwer NV, YUDU Ltd., Lerner Publishing Group, and Blue Heron Book Works. AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The self-publishing trend has significantly increased the number of books in the global publishing market. Aspiring authors now have the opportunity to publish their work independently, retaining full control and earning higher royalties, typically around 60%-80% of the book's listed price. Self-publishing saves time, cost, and eliminates the risk of losing rights to traditional publishers. Digital platforms like Amazon KDP and Smashwords expand reach with minimal upfront costs, leading to an increase in indie and self-published authors and titles, fueling market growth. The publishing market is currently experiencing significant growth in various areas. One trending sector is eBooks, which have become increasingly popular due to their convenience and accessibility. Another trend is the use of chatbots for marketing and customer service in the publishing industry. Additionally, social media is playing a major role in promoting books and reaching new audiences. The use of analytics and data-driven insights is also becoming essential for publishers to make informed decisions. Furthermore, the rise of self-publishing and print-on-demand technology is giving authors more control over their work and reducing inventory costs. Overall, the publishing industry is adapting to new technologies and consumer preferences to stay competitive. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! • The publishing market faces challenges from shifting consumer preferences towards digital formats. Declining demand for traditional print publications, due to convenience and environmental concerns, puts pressure on profit margins with significant production and distribution costs. Major US newspapers, like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, have seen growth in digital subscriptions, but overall print demand continues to decline. Self-publishing platforms add competition, impacting market share and revenue for traditional publishers in both newspaper and book sectors. • In the publishing market, challenges abound for both traditional and digital players. Classics and new releases, sales and marketing, distribution and logistics, and digital transformation are key areas of concern. Diversifying revenue streams through subscriptions, e-books, and audiobooks is essential for staying competitive. The digital shift requires rich content, user-friendly platforms, and security. Localization and globalization add complexity, while regulatory compliance and data privacy are critical concerns. Collaboration and partnerships are vital for success in this dynamic industry. Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report This publishing market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Book publishing 1.2 Magazine publishing 1.3 Newspaper publishing 2.1 Traditional 2.2 Digital 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 APAC 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America 1.1 Book publishing- The educational sector's demand for books continues to grow, driven by increasing student populations and expanding access to education. Publishers respond with digital solutions and diverse content. Governments in developing countries, such as India under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, prioritize free education. The rise of eBooks and audiobooks broadens the market, enabling instant access and increased consumption. Independent publishing adds unique voices and niche topics, fueling market growth. Education expansion remains a key driver for the book publishing segment. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) The publishing market encompasses a vast array of genres and formats, catering to the diverse reading preferences of individuals. Notable categories include Mystery, with its intriguing plots and puzzles reminiscent of jigsaws and Rubik's cubes; Educational books, which delve into the realms of Science, as explored by luminaries like Charles Darwin , Albert Einstein , Carl Sagan , and Richard Dawkins ; and Fiction, with its captivating narratives in Romance, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, and Classics. The marketplace is populated by local bookshops, such as Kitabay, and online portals, providing access to a multitude of prospects for both physical stores and online businesses. Stock market and housing market books offer insights into potential buyers' interests, while costs vary between formats and genres. Reading enthusiasts seek out these resources, expanding their knowledge and imagination. The Publishing Market encompasses a wide range of industries and sectors, including print and digital media, educational publishing, scientific, technical and medical (STM) publishing, and academic publishing. This market is driven by various factors such as increasing literacy rates, growing demand for knowledge and information, and the shift towards digital content. The market is also influenced by trends like self-publishing, open access publishing, and subscription models. Publishers are leveraging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance content discovery and personalization. The market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to these factors and the increasing adoption of digital content. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Type Book Publishing Magazine Publishing Newspaper Publishing Platform Traditional Digital Geography North America Europe APAC Middle East And Africa South America 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. 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Joan McDonald is telling her family's story so others might be saved from the trauma of losing a loved one to domestic violence. "There were so many things that our family didn't know until it was too late to make a difference," McDonald said in an interview with CBC News. "Like, once a relationship has ended it becomes the most dangerous time for a victim. Our family didn't know that women are six times more likely to be killed by an ex-partner than they are by their current partner, and 70 per cent of domestic homicides take place after the relationship has ended." On Thursday, McDonald is speaking at a luncheon hosted by Soroptimist International of Saskatoon, a volunteer group that funds programs for women and girls. It's also the last week of the UN 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence global campaign. Abbie Speir worked in health care, for the Saskatoon and the Sun Country health regions. (Submitted by RCMP) McDonald's daughter Abbie Speir was murdered at her Yellow Grass, Sask., home in April 2017 by an abusive ex in the weeks after they separated. McDonald now speaks out about intimate partner violence to help others. "It is imperative that victims have a safe exit plan and know what constitutes a safe exit plan," McDonald said. In 2020, Kevin Okafor pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Speir's death and was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole until 2033. During sentencing, the court heard how Speir was just days away from moving into a new home when she died. Speir, then a 33-year-old mother of three, decided to end the common-law relationship after Okafor punched her in the face. Speir kicked him out of the house, but Okafor refused to end the relationship. As Speir was getting ready to move, Okafor showed up at her house to talk about their relationship, which led to arguing. Okafor stabbed Speir 55 times, set fire to the basement and left. Police arrested him after a highway chase. McDonald said it can be difficult to spot signs of partner violence when it involves someone you've accepted into your family and appears to love your family member. "The danger and the trauma is caused from inside the family, which you don't expect, right?" McDonald said. "But it is very prevalent in many relationships, as the statistics show." Saskatchewan has one of the highest rates of domestic and family violence in Canada, behind only the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, according to Statistics Canada. In 2023, the province had rates of 710 domestic violence cases and 741 family violence cases per 100,000 population. Nationally, the rates are 354 domestic and 350 family violence cases per 100,000. Rates of domestic violence across Canada have increased 14 per cent since 2018. A complete plan to safely escape domestic violence includes everything from securing personal documents, money and necessities such as medication, to transportation, escape routes and accommodations, said Jo-Anne Dusel, the executive director of the Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS), which runs counselling and support services for victims of domestic violence. "It's thinking through the steps of what might happen in various scenarios and being prepared to deal with them," Dusel said, adding that the most important thing is to leave when the abusive partner isn't present. "Thinking those things through in advance can make the difference between really getting out in a hurry when you need to in a safe way or being surprised when the perpetrator discovers that you are thinking about leaving. That is when violence can escalate and things can really go wrong." A plan should also include contact information for community organizations like PATHS, which can connect domestic violence survivors with resources, Dusel added. McDonald raised Speir and three other kids on a farm in southwest Saskatchewan. "Abby was smart and hard working and she was a great mom to her three kids," McDonald said. "She was funny and sassy and could accomplish a lot in a short time.... She never backed down from a challenge. She was a very social person and loved a gathering of any kind." Speir told her family about the abuse and her decision to leave Okafor. McDonald said they supported Speir, offering help to find a new place and move, but they were doing it alone without much outside help. "When we were going through this in 2017 with Abbie, we didn't know where to turn for help or that there was even help available," McDonald said. 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Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister U Ko Ko Kyaw received Mr Shi Zhongjun, Secretary-General of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), and members of the delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nay Pyi Taw, yesterday. They cordially discussed relevant matters on further deepening mutual understanding and friendship under the six priority cooperation areas of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), which are trade, investment, education, culture, tourism, information and media. Both sides emphasized the crucial role of the ACC while highlighting the success of projects and activities which were completed in 2024. The deputy minister appreciated the ACC’s support for offering Chinese language training to young diplomats which has been commenced online upon the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and to explore the possibility of despatching the Chinese language mobile training team to benefit more trainees in Myanmar. He also discussed further exchanges in areas of agriculture productivity, trade promotion, and renewable energy technology. Mr Shi Zhongjun also expressed appreciation for Myanmar’s commitment to enhancing the ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations to new heights while focusing on the critical role of Myanmar in realizing the joint initiatives and activities included in the ACC Work Plan. Deputy Minister U Ko Ko Kyaw and the Secretary-General agreed to further promote people-to-people exchanges through the ACC programmes to enhance mutual understanding and build closer bonds among the peoples of ASEAN and China. — MNANone

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2 big winners reported at East Peoria casinoAn official of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has emphasised that the breakthroughs achieved in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will define the future of Qatar and its place in the world. Speaking at the opening ceremony of ‘QSTP AI WEEK 2024’, a five-day event organised by the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), Reem al-Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT, said AI is “not just another technology” but a “force for transformation.” AI is expected to contribute “$15.7tn” to the global economy by 2030, more than the combined GDPs of China and India today, remarked al-Mansoori during her opening speech. “But what makes AI remarkable is not just the numbers. It is the way it amplifies human potential. AI is already helping doctors diagnose diseases faster, enabling farmers to produce higher yields with water, and optimising energy use to make cities smarter and more sustainable. These aren't hypothetical scenarios. They are happening now,” she noted. Al-Mansoori also elaborated on the Qatari government’s efforts to place the country at the forefront of AI transformation, citing initiatives like ‘Fanar’, Qatar's world-class Arabic GenAI built on Arabic language learning model (LLM), and international partnerships with tech giants like Nvidia for the deployment of cutting-edge AI and graphics technology in Ooredoo’s data centres. Under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, al-Mansoori pointed out that AI has become a cornerstone of Qatar’s National Development Strategy and Digital Agenda. “We are diving in with a clear vision and bold initiatives. Our government has committed QR9bn to advanced technology and innovation programmes, placing AI at the heart of our urban and economic growth. “Through our National AI Strategy, we are integrating AI into services like traffic management, energy optimisation, and public safety. These efforts are not just making our cities smarter, they are making them more liveable and sustainable for every resident,” al-Mansoori stressed. The assistant undersecretary also emphasised that while AI possesses “great potential” in nation-building, the government of Qatar also recognises that this comes with “great responsibility.” “AI must be developed with ethics, inclusivity, and sustainability at its core...we must ensure that this technology uplifts society. That’s why Qatar is not only advancing AI capability but also leading the global conversation on its governance and ethical use,” she said. Al-Mansoori added: “AI is not just a tool. It is an invitation to rethink how we solve our problems, grow our communities, and improve lives. It challenges us to act boldly, to innovate responsibly, and to lead with purpose. Qatar is ready to lead.” Dr Jack Lau, QSTP president, explained in his welcome remarks that the first edition of ‘QSTP AI WEEK’ highlights the park’s 15th anniversary. He said over the next few days, the event will explore various aspects of AI. “During this event, we’ll showcase our commitment to advanced technology innovations and entrepreneurship in alignment with our effort to support the nation’s strategic national goals, the Qatar National Vision 2030, the Third National Development Strategy, and the Digital Agenda 2030,” Lau said.

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NEW YORK: A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder Monday in the targeted killing of a health insurance executive on the streets of New York, along with other violations. Luigi Mangione was charged in New York on suspicion of one count of murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of second-degree possession of a forged document and one count of third-degree possession of a weapon, according to online court documents seen by AFP. Investigators continued to interrogate Mangione in connection with last week’s brazen murder, which triggered a nationwide manhunt and global headlines. He arrived at a Pennsylvania court wearing a dark sweatshirt after 6:00 pm (2300 GMT) Monday and was led inside by Altoona police flanked by NYPD detectives where he was arraigned, broadcasters showed. Mangione is next due to appear in court on Dec 23. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said that murder charges in New York state would follow, telling a media briefing “we do not kill people in cold blood to resolve policy differences or express a viewpoint”. Police have not confirmed reports the words “delay” and “deny” — language used by insurers to reject claims — were written on casings found at the scene, hinting at a possible political motive for the crime. According to a New York Times report citing friends of Mangione, the suspect lived with serious back pain and underwent surgery for the condition last year. A photo on what appeared to be one of his social media accounts included an X-ray of an apparently injured spine. Mangione was apprehended by officers following a tip from staff at an Altoona McDonald’s branch, where he was found wearing a mask and a beanie while using a laptop, and gave officers a fake ID, charging documents show. They then searched him and found what police called a “ghost gun” capable of firing 9mm rounds and equipped with a suppressor that could have been made on a 3D printer. When officers asked if he had been to New York recently, Mangione “became quiet and started to shake”, according to the criminal complaint. One of the fake IDs found was that used to check in to a Manhattan hostel ahead of the attack, discovered alongside a document that spoke to Mangione’s “motivation and mindset”, New York police said. Mangione was born and raised in Maryland, studied at the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania, and had been living in Hawaii ahead of the killing. Mangione’s LinkedIn profile showed he worked as a data engineer at TrueCar, a California-based online auto marketplace that said he left their employment in 2023. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” the Mangione family said in a statement posted on Maryland politician Nino Mangione’s site on X. In last Wednesday’s shooting, the gunman walked up behind Brian Thompson, a senior executive at UnitedHealthcare — one of the country’s largest medical insurers — and shot him dead in front of bystanders. The attack was captured by a surveillance camera and the footage seen by millions around the world, as interest in the manhunt and mystery over the killer’s motives built to a frenzy. Thompson, 50, was attending an investor conference in the Midtown business district. Detectives said the suspect fled the crime scene on foot before riding a bike to Central Park and later boarding a bus from a terminal in the north of the city connecting New York to surrounding states and beyond. Video footage shows Thompson on the sidewalk outside the New York Hilton Midtown when a man in a hooded top, his lower face covered, approaches from behind and fires several shots at the father-of-two, who crumples to the ground. An image released of the suspect was obtained from the youth hostel where the gunman apparently stayed before the hit, with media reporting he had lowered his mask to flirt with a receptionist. The highly profitable US medical insurance system is the source of deep frustration and anger among many Americans, due to its steep costs and limited coverage, and Thompson’s death was greeted with an absence of sympathy by some. A Facebook post mourning his loss, shared by UnitedHealth Group, racked up more than 71,000 laugh emojis within two days before the counter was disabled. Mangione must now be extradited from Pennsylvania to New York to face murder charges, police said. – AFPWill PJ Washington Play in the Thunder-Mavericks NBA Cup Game?