School Library Crisis Threatens Children's Literacy
England's primary school libraries face an uncertain future as funding cuts and staffing shortages threaten their very existence, putting children's literacy at risk.
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University AI funding frozen over diversity policies
Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.
Miami's $50m Trump Library Deal Sparks Fury
A contentious agreement to bring Donald Trump's presidential library to Miami faces mounting criticism over public funding and ethical concerns as legal battles loom.
Stephen King Donates to Florida Library After Censorship Row
Horror master Stephen King makes powerful statement against censorship with substantial contribution to Florida's Citrus County Library System after local commissioners slash funding.
Liverpool University removes 1000+ books in HarperCollins deal
Liverpool University sparks outrage by removing over 1,000 books from its library in partnership with HarperCollins, raising concerns about academic freedom and publisher influence.
Florida University Shooting: Campus Lockdown After Active Shooter Alert
Florida International University plunged into chaos as an active shooter alert sent students scrambling for safety. Campus lockdown and massive police response underway.
Library boiler noise fury grips Westminster residents
Furious Westminster residents demand action as deafening boiler noise from library basement disrupts sleep and daily life. Local council faces mounting pressure to resolve the ongoing acoustic nightmare.
Trump's Presidential Library Planned for Miami Golf Club
Plans are underway to establish Donald Trump's presidential library at his Trump National Doral Miami golf resort, a significant departure from tradition that is already attracting scrutiny.
DeSantis blocks Trump's presidential library plan in Miami
Plans for a Donald Trump presidential library and museum in Miami have been thwarted after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis quietly signed legislation barring state funding for such projects, dealing a significant blow to the former president's legacy ambiti
Court Upholds Trump Admin's UCLA Funding Cut
A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's decision to withdraw funding from UCLA, siding with the government in a pivotal case centred on allegations of antisemitism and free speech violations on campus.
Man orders 50 books on state-funded blind reading scheme
A California man has sparked outrage after exploiting a government programme for the blind and disabled, ordering 50 expensive books on politics and history at taxpayers' expense.
Teachers reveal shocking state of UK schools: freezing classrooms, broken furniture
Exclusive investigation reveals the harsh reality of England's school funding crisis as teachers describe classrooms with broken furniture, inadequate heating, and severe resource shortages forcing desperate cost-cutting measures.
Royal Shakespeare Company urges staff to take redundancy
The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i
US Schools Face Financial Cliff as Federal Covid Aid Ends
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Haruki Murakami Opens First US Library in Manhattan
Acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami has inaugurated his first US-based library, The Haruki Murakami Library, at Waseda University's Manhattan campus, offering a deep dive into his literary world.
SEND Education Crisis: UK Councils Warn of System Collapse
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Christian group loses legal bid to block library mosque
A Christian organisation has lost its High Court challenge to prevent a historic London library from being converted into a mosque. The judge dismissed claims of religious discrimination, allowing the project to proceed.
Florida students find explicit book in school library
Two Florida middle school students discovered a sexually explicit book in their school library titled 'Moms', leading to immediate removal and a district-wide investigation into inappropriate materials.
Boys trash Florida library as mother sleeps, faces neglect charge
Two young boys cause thousands in damages to a Florida library while their mother allegedly slept, sparking outrage and a police investigation into criminal negligence.
Pupils wreak £37,000 havoc destroying school library
Shocking details emerge as pupils at a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds wreak havoc, destroying thousands of books and causing catastrophic damage to their library in an act of 'pure vandalism'.
Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs
Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t
NHS Rations Cancer Treatments Amid Budget Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS cancer services facing devastating cuts, with pioneering treatments denied to patients due to severe financial constraints. Health bosses warn of a looming crisis in oncology care across Britain.
Headteachers forced to become school caretakers in funding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals England's headteachers are cleaning toilets, fixing boilers, and gardening as school funding hits an all-time low, creating a 'perfect storm' for the education system.
US Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden to Step Down
Dr Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to lead the Library of Congress, has announced her departure plans, sparking a search for her successor ahead of the potential return of Donald Trump.
Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case on NLS 'Gender Critical' Book Ban
The UK Supreme Court is set to rule on a pivotal free speech case after the National Library of Scotland refused to archive a 'gender critical' book, sparking a fierce debate on censorship and women's rights.
Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.
American cracks 200-year-old British cipher in minutes
A US-based codebreaker has effortlessly deciphered a cryptic two-word message from a 200-year-old letter found in a UK university archive, leaving experts stunned.
DfE Refuses to Pay £1.2m Debt to Greenwich University
The Department for Education faces intense criticism after failing to pay the University of Greenwich over £1.2 million for a Medway campus building, sparking a major financial and political row.
Boris Johnson pressured over private office funding rules
Former PM Boris Johnson is under fire to clarify how his private office ensures compliance with strict political funding regulations amid growing transparency concerns.
UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
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