AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAcademic Publishing Integrity: Nature reports on “review mills,” where duplicated peer reviews and citation-pushing practices are undermining trust in scientific publishing. Italian Cultural Life: Historian Alessandro Barbero will present his Laterza book San Francesco in Lisbon for the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi, in an event organized with the Italian Cultural Institute and Embassy. Fashion & Luxury: Tod’s names Thai-British actress Becky Armstrong as brand ambassador ahead of its 2027 spring show in Milan. Tech & Industry (Italy-relevant): eSUN launches a 24th anniversary promotion on Amazon Italy, offering discounts up to 49% on PLA+, PETG-Basic and TPU-95A filaments. Books & Reading Picks: GMA Book Club shares its latest bestseller picks, including Ann Patchett and other August recommendations. Sports (Italy’s fans): The 2026 US Open schedule runs 30 August–13 September at Flushing Meadows, with Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff among the headline names.
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