Publishers Newswire

Publishing NEWS: -- Soap Opera Magazine, a digital publication covering American daytime television, has been named the No. 1 soap opera news website of 2026 by entertainment publication High on Films. In its newly published ranking, "The 5 Best Soap Opera News Sites Online in 2026," High on Films placed Soap Opera Magazine first among five major outlets covering the daytime television industry.

Publishing NEWS: -- Soap Opera Magazine, a leading digital publication covering daytime television, today announced the nominees for the first annual Maggie Awards, a new honors program recognizing outstanding performances and storytelling across all five American daytime dramas. The Maggies celebrate work that aired during the 2025 calendar year, and every winner will be chosen by fan vote. Winners will be announced October 1, 2026.

REVIEW: Yes, it's true: Joseph Goebbels Helps today's GOP. Often considered the father of modern propaganda, Goebbels foreshadowed the GOP playbook in terms of distortion, deception, and dishonesty. Peter Longerich's "Goebbels: A Biography" (ISBN: 9781400067510) is excellent, appalling, and instructive.

REVIEW: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a tool for the forces of evil. Don't believe it? You can read about their anti-American and anti-humanity actions in "The Influence Machine: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Corporate Capture of American Life" (ISBN: 9780812993288), an excellent modern-day piece of muckraking by Alyssa Katz.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Global Artists Collective presents two free events featuring the award-winning band Global Heat this September in Bellevue's BelRed Arts District. Both events are supported by a project grant from Bellevue Arts & Culture, City of Bellevue, to Global Artists Collective.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Zoar View Foundation will hold its 5th Annual Sparks of Giving Community Celebration and Fundraiser on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Wilkshire Event Center, 474 Jeanne Anne Lane in Bolivar. The gates open at 3:00 p.m. and the night runs until 11:30 p.m., with live music, food, family activities, and a fireworks show that closes out the evening. Every bit of it benefits children and families across Tuscarawas County.

Software NEWS: -- FineVoice today announced the launch of Aunio, an end-to-end AI audio production agent designed to help anyone create professional, publish-ready audio without a dedicated audio production team. Rather than generating individual audio assets in isolation, Aunio understands the content and context of a project and coordinates capabilities.

Software NEWS: -- xcited for iOS 27, but some iPhone users asked, "Is there a way to remove iOS 27 from my iPhone?" The answer is yes. To remove iOS 27, it's common to either use iTunes/Finder in Recovery Mode or a professional iOS downgrade tool like Tenorshare ReiBoot, which supports a 1-click downgrade without data loss.