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Biden condemns Trump's 'un-American' church remarks
President Joe Biden has fiercely criticised Donald Trump's controversial remarks about a Florida Catholic church, calling them 'un-American' as the political battle intensifies in the crucial swing state.
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
Kamala Harris Memoir: Inside Her 107 Days to President
An exclusive look at Vice President Kamala Harris's new book, detailing the intense challenges and strategic decisions of her first 107 days in the Oval Office after President Biden's sudden resignation.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
Warsaw Metro Station Opens as Smartphone-Access Library
Warsaw unveils a world-first 'express library' metro station, allowing commuters to borrow physical books for free using just their smartphones, blending urban transport with accessible culture.
Biden's £300m Library Plan Sparks Funding Row
Plans for Joe Biden's £300m presidential library in Delaware face scrutiny over taxpayer funding and proximity to his family home, raising questions about legacy and expenditure.
Virginia Wesleyan University removes Jane Batten name
Virginia Wesleyan University removes Jane Batten's name from its library and art village after an investigation uncovers her support for segregationist policies, marking a significant step in confronting its historical ties.
Scottish Library in U-turn over gender book exhibition
Scotland's National Library reverses its controversial decision to cancel an event for a gender-critical book after facing intense backlash and accusations of censorship.
Queen Camilla converts phone box into community library
Queen Camilla has unveiled a uniquely British restoration project, converting a classic red telephone box into a community library and defibrillator unit in Aberdeenshire, blending heritage with modern public utility.
Trump savages Biden over 'disaster' White House portrait
Former US President Donald Trump launches a scathing attack on Joe Biden's leadership after the unveiling of the new official White House portrait, branding it a 'disaster' and 'controversial' in a humiliating broadside.
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to Giuliani
Former President Donald Trump has awarded the nation's highest civilian honour to his ex-lawyer Rudy Giuliani, a move that has ignited fierce debate and drawn condemnation from critics.
RFK Jr's Anti-Vax Airport Outburst Sparks Fury
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces a firestorm of criticism after a viral video captures him berating a family at an airport, questioning their child's measles diagnosis and promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric, igniting a fierce debate on publi
Newsom suggests Trump could face assassination-style security
California Governor Gavin Newsom has sparked controversy by suggesting that if Donald Trump were a regular citizen, he might face extreme security measures for his actions, drawing parallels to historical political violence.
Trump Vows to Block Fed's Lisa Cook in Second Term
In a bold intervention, former President Donald Trump has pledged to prevent the reappointment of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if he wins the November election, signalling a potential shake-up for US economic policy.
SKorean President's Fear of Trump Meeting Revealed
A startling new memoir by South Korea's former National Security Chief discloses President Yoon Suk Yeol's deep apprehension about engaging with Donald Trump, fearing diplomatic missteps and policy upheaval should the former US President return to power.
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