La New York Public Library e Talea Beer Co. ricreano la ricetta della "small beer" di George Washington del 1757 per il 250° anniversario dell'America. Sarà lanciata una "Liberty Lager" per il pubblico, mentre la fedele "Washington's Beer" sarà servita agli eventi estivi della biblioteca.
An 18-year-old suspect, Bradley Scott Sayer, fatally shot two men at a Northern California library after retrieving a shotgun from his car. He was apprehended within minutes and had a "natural selection" shirt, referencing the Columbine massacre.
Google Home is updating its Familiar Faces feature to identify people even when their faces aren't fully visible, using non-biometric data. The library will also auto-update with recent images. AI event descriptions can now include specific sounds like barking or footsteps, improving accuracy.
A shooting at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library in Northern California resulted in two fatalities. An 18-year-old suspect, Bradley Scott Sayer, was arrested shortly after fleeing the scene. A child sustained a minor injury.
A shooting at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library in Northern California on Monday left two people dead and a child with a minor injury. The suspect was taken into custody shortly after fleeing the scene, and authorities believe they acted alone. The motive remains unknown.
A shooting at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library in Northern California on Monday left two people dead and a child with a minor injury. The suspect was taken into custody shortly after fleeing the scene, and authorities believe they acted alone. The motive remains unknown.
A shooting at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library on Monday resulted in two fatalities. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended by law enforcement. A child sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized. The police stated there is no ongoing public threat and are investigating the motive.
A fire in a three-storey building in Lucknow, India, killed at least 14 people, mostly students. The blaze, which started on the middle floor, affected a library and animation studio. The cause is unknown, and rescue efforts were hampered by dense smoke.
Lucknow police arrested four individuals and filed an FIR against six in connection with a devastating Aliganj fire that caused multiple fatalities and injuries. The accused are identified as building owner Virendra Prasad Shukla, pet shop owner Ramakrishna Upadhyay, gaming studio owner Tushok Krishna Jaiswal, and tenant Suresh Kumar Sahu.
Lucknow police arrested four individuals and filed an FIR against six named accused in connection with a devastating fire in Aliganj that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The arrested include the pet shop owner, office space owner, a tenant, and the building owner, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the remaining two absconding accused.
Getty Images partners with OpenAI to bring licensed content to AI search and ChatGPT, marking a strategic shift after banning AI-generated art and suing for copyright violations.
The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart has unveiled its new subterranean library, Phrontisterion, after a decade of planning and over $100 million in costs. The library houses rare books like Shakespeare's First Folio and Nabokov's Lolita, alongside handwritten documents from notable figures. It features a unique cataloguing system designed by Art Processors, moving away from Dewey Decimal to foster broader relationships between books.
Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) has unveiled Phrontisterion, a new subterranean library costing over $100 million and a decade in the making. Featuring rare books like Shakespeare's First Folio and personal items from artists and scientists, the library aims to break free from traditional cataloging systems.
Illustrator Stanley Chow discusses the creation and viral spread of his iconic drawing of Andy Burnham. Initially created during the pandemic, the image was adopted by Burnham, then widely memed, including by Reform UK, leading Chow to take legal action against them.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a nearly decade-long project, will have its dedication ceremony on Thursday. The event will feature global leaders, artists, and citizens, with performances by Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, and John Legend. Notably, former President Trump will not be in attendance.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), a digital archive of natural world literature, has made over 64 million pages freely available. Despite its crucial role in scientific research and understanding biodiversity crises, BHL faces funding cuts and may cease operations by 2027.
國民黨主席鄭麗文日前訪美，參觀甘迺迪圖書館並分享經驗。她今日在節目中爆料，除了參觀圖書館，還見到了甘迺迪家族的成員，但對具體細節保密。此行讓她深受感動，認為甘迺迪總統對和平的信仰給予她鼓勵。然而，民進黨立委王定宇則諷刺此舉為「破格接待」。
國民黨主席鄭麗文日前訪美，除了參觀甘迺迪圖書館，更爆料稱見到了甘迺迪家族成員，但因對方要求保密，故不便透露具體身份。此行讓她深受感動，並表示受到甘迺迪對和平的信仰鼓舞。然而，民進黨立委王定宇則諷刺此為「破格接待」。
Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch plans to acquire Roku for $22 billion, aiming to integrate its user base and potentially influence content promotion. The deal, pending regulatory approval, could reshape the media landscape by increasing Fox's presence in streaming.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opens with a focus on art, featuring works by 30 diverse artists. The $850m privately funded center celebrates African American history and civil rights, contrasting with other presidential libraries and implicitly critiquing Donald Trump's approach to culture.
Ten years after Jo Cox's murder, her sister Kim Leadbeater fears political discourse has worsened, marked by increased intolerance, far-right unrest, and online abuse. Experts and MPs discuss the shift from economic to identity politics, amplified by social media, and the challenges of fostering constructive dialogue.
Ten years after Jo Cox's murder, her sister Kim Leadbeater fears "kinder, gentler politics" has failed, with intolerance and division worsening. Experts cite identity politics, social media, and scapegoating as key drivers. Politicians face increased threats, impacting recruitment and safety.
Jo Cox, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was murdered by a far-right extremist on June 16, 2016, during the Brexit campaign. Her sister, Kim Leadbeater, now represents her constituency and discusses the lessons learned from the tragedy as far-right extremism becomes more mainstream.
An exhibition of heartfelt letters and souvenirs at the State Library of Victoria sparked memories of cassette tapes carrying voices of loved ones from Afghanistan and Pakistan. These tapes provided solace and connection during times of displacement and hardship, a tradition now echoed in modern digital communication.
