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In an increasingly crowded field of comics industry award shows, the Ignatz Awards, which held its 29th annual ceremony at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on September 12 as part of this year’s Small Press Expo, is distinctive in at least two ways.

eBay is expanding Authenticity Guarantee to collectible coins in the US, with Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) handling authentication for eligible purchases beginning August 18.

SAN JOSE, Calif., August 18, 2026 — eBay, one of the world’s largest marketplaces for unique and historic coins, today announced the expansion of Authenticity Guarantee in the U.S. to a new category: collectible coins. Beginning today, eligible U.S. and World graded coins and U.S. raw coins purchased at $500 or more will be professionally authenticated…

Ella Rubin and Bo Bragason in Sterling Point. Photograph: Sabrina Lantos/Courtesy of PrimeElla Rubin and Bo Bragason in Sterling Point. Photograph: Sabrina Lantos/Courtesy of Prime

Fresh off authenticating more than 5 million cards through its Authenticity Guarantee program, eBay is dropping the price threshold from $250 to $200 in the coming weeks. This expanded price tier will apply to both raw and graded cards, and buyers can expect to see the blue checkmark appear on eligible cards listed on the…

Country music superstar Ella Langley encouraged fans to not to measure themselves against social media or other people’s expectations during a concert performance.

A new study has shown that people like virtual influencers more when they are cartoonish or stylised, rather than when they strive for realism.