Library Membership: The Best Thing You Can Do in 2026
With library use dwindling, rediscover why joining your local library offers free books, vital community, and proven health benefits. Make it your 2026 goal.
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Agatha Christie's 2026 Renaissance: Netflix & London Legacy
50 years after her death, Agatha Christie dominates 2026 with a Netflix adaptation, major exhibitions, and a new book exploring her London. Discover the Queen of Crime's enduring appeal.
Caroline Kennedy's Daughter Tatiana Schlossberg Dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of Caroline Kennedy, has died at 35 following a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia. Read the latest updates on this tragic story.
Bobby Seagull awarded MBE for library services
Teacher and broadcaster Bobby Seagull receives an MBE in the King's New Year Honours for his dedicated services to public libraries. Discover his inspiring journey from East Ham Library to national recognition.
UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Literacy Crisis
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting child literacy. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Literacy Crisis
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
World's Largest Living Fungus Library Faces Defunding
The world's largest living library of vital soil fungi, INVAM, faces closure due to US federal budget cuts. This 'Louvre for artists' holds over 900 strains key to ecosystem restoration and sustainable farming. Read why its loss would be catastrophic.
Obama Centre CEO addresses design concerns ahead of opening
Valerie Jarrett offers an inside look at the controversial Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, addressing the 'eyesore' claims and highlighting its community focus. Opening phases begin next year.
Banned Books Gift Guide: 10 Titles for Defiant Readers
Discover a unique holiday gift guide featuring 10 books that have faced bans or challenges in the US. Support literary freedom and give the gift of a rebellious read.
Architect Robert Stern, designer of 15 Central Park West, dies
Robert AM Stern, the celebrated US architect behind the iconic 15 Central Park West and the George W Bush library, has passed away at 86. Explore his legacy of postmodern design.
Judge dismisses complaint over Trump library land in Miami
A Miami judge has dismissed a legal challenge against the gifting of prime downtown land for Donald Trump's presidential library. The 3-acre site is valued at over $67 million. Read the full story.
Trump's Miami library plan includes 'fake news wing'
Donald Trump's proposed 47-storey presidential library in Miami, funded by $50m in donations, could feature a controversial 'fake news wing'. Explore the plans and the opposition.
Martin Parr's 'Mundane & Magnificent' Exhibition Opens
Iconic photographer Martin Parr's new exhibition, 'Mundane & Magnificent', opens at the National Portrait Gallery, celebrating the eccentricities of British life. Discover the show now!
Netflix buys Warner Bros Studios in £54bn mega-deal
Netflix has agreed a staggering $72bn (£54bn) deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery's film and TV studios. The move, set to reshape Hollywood, faces regulatory scrutiny. Read the full story.
State Library of Victoria faces backlash over job cuts plan
The State Library of Victoria, one of the world's busiest, plans to cut 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians. Critics call it a 'crude self-lobotomy' that betrays the institution's core mission. Read more on this cultural crisis.
Florida College Re-Votes on Land for Trump Library
Miami Dade College's board has re-voted to gift a prime $67m site for Donald Trump's presidential library, despite an ongoing lawsuit alleging open government violations. Read the full story.
Turner vs Constable: Art Rivalry That Shaped History
Explore how the legendary rivalry between JMW Turner and John Constable drove artistic innovation. Discover if competition truly fuels creativity in this Tate Britain exhibition analysis.
Frieda Hughes Reflects on Art and Poetry Process
Poet and painter Frieda Hughes shares her creative journey between exhibitions and writing. Discover how she transforms life events into art. Read her powerful reflection now.
Second Bid to Ban Feminist Book from National Library
Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.
August 2026 Trial Set in Trump Library Land Case
A trial date of August 2026 has been set in the lawsuit challenging the land transfer for Donald Trump's presidential library in Miami. Discover the legal battle's details.
Turner vs Constable: Tate's Epic Artistic Showdown
Tate exhibition pits British art giants Turner and Constable in thrilling confrontation. Must-see show runs until 12 April 2026. Book tickets now.
London exhibition explores mental health bonds
Bethlem Museum of the Mind's Kindred exhibition examines social connections and mental health through powerful artworks from 16 January 2026. Discover how community affects wellbeing.
Classic Crime Novels Reissued for Modern Readers
Discover three reissued crime classics from the Mail Bookshop. From a 1950s English village poisoning to a railway heist and a Maigret medical mystery. Dive into these gripping whodunits today!
Trump plans $1bn Miami presidential library
Donald Trump's foundation aims to raise nearly $1 billion in tax-exempt donations for a presidential library in downtown Miami, with $50m already pledged from media settlements. Discover the ambitious plans and the controversial tax status.
British Library strikers demand fair pay and support
As British Library workers strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's champion their cause, highlighting a wider devaluation of library services and staff across the UK. Support our cultural heritage.
Raducanu pulls out of US events with minor foot injury
Emma Raducanu withdraws from two US exhibition matches due to a foot injury, disrupting a planned reunion with Carlos Alcaraz. Discover her new physio and 2026 season plans.
Raducanu withdraws from US exhibitions with foot injury
Emma Raducanu has pulled out of planned exhibition matches in the USA due to a foot injury, disrupting her anticipated partnership with Carlos Alcaraz. Discover the details and her recovery plan.
Wifredo Lam: MoMA's Revolutionary Cuban Art Exhibition
Discover the revolutionary art of Wifredo Lam in MoMA's major autumn exhibition, featuring rare works that challenged colonial narratives and redefined modernism.
Joseph Wright's Shadows Illuminate National Gallery
Discover how Joseph Wright of Derby's revolutionary use of light and shadow creates theatrical masterpieces in the National Gallery's stunning new exhibition that reveals Britain's industrial dawn.
Wright of Derby: National Gallery's Revolutionary Exhibition
London's National Gallery unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Joseph Wright of Derby's masterful use of light and scientific themes, positioning the 18th-century artist as Britain's first true painter of the Enlightenment era.
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