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Mona opens subterranean library 'Phrontisterion' with rare books and unique cataloguing

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.

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Mona Opens New Subterranean Library, Phrontisterion, After Decade of Planning

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.

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Stanley Chow on Drawing Andy Burnham and the Image's Journey

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Stanley Chow on Drawing Andy Burnham and the Image's Journey

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.

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Obama Presidential Center to Open with Star-Studded Dedication Ceremony

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Obama Presidential Center to Open with Star-Studded Dedication Ceremony

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.

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Biodiversity Heritage Library: A Digital Treasure Trove Facing Funding Challenges

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Biodiversity Heritage Library: A Digital Treasure Trove Facing Funding Challenges

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.

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國民黨主席鄭麗文訪美　爆料見到甘迺迪家族成員

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」。

國民黨主席鄭麗文爆料：訪美期間曾見到甘迺迪家族成員

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」。

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Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch Aims to Acquire Roku

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Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch Aims to Acquire Roku

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.

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Obama Presidential Center Opens, Celebrating Art and Legacy

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Obama Presidential Center Opens, Celebrating Art and Legacy

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.

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Ten Years After Jo Cox's Murder, Fears Grow Over 'Kinder, Gentler Politics'

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Ten Years After Jo Cox's Murder, Fears Grow Over 'Kinder, Gentler Politics'

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.

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Ten Years After Jo Cox's Murder, UK Politics Feels More Divided

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Ten Years After Jo Cox's Murder, UK Politics Feels More Divided

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.

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Lessons from the Murder of Jo Cox

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.

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Cassette Tapes: A Window into the Past and a Bridge Across Continents

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Cassette Tapes: A Window into the Past and a Bridge Across Continents

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.

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Stockholm library accounts compromised due to weak PINs

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Stockholm library accounts compromised due to weak PINs

Stockholm's library system experienced a security breach where attackers exploited weak PIN codes, including those derived from personal identification numbers, to access user accounts. Approximately 8,000 individuals are confirmed affected, with the potential for more. The library has reset PINs and is implementing a new login method requiring email and password.

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Experts: Gwangju Library Collapse Similar to Seongsu Bridge Disaster

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Experts: Gwangju Library Collapse Similar to Seongsu Bridge Disaster

Experts analyze the Gwangju representative library collapse, which killed 4 workers, shares similarities with the 1994 Seongsu Bridge collapse, citing faulty welding and construction as primary causes for both disasters.

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Amazon's Gaming Strategy: A New Focus Amidst Diversified Efforts

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Amazon's Gaming Strategy: A New Focus Amidst Diversified Efforts

Amazon is clarifying its gaming strategy, consolidating its efforts under Luna as the platform and Amazon Game Studios for development. The company is pivoting towards casual, phone-controlled party games and leveraging major IPs like Tomb Raider and James Bond across its services, while also exploring AI in game development.

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Obama Presidential Center Opens on Chicago's South Side

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Obama Presidential Center Opens on Chicago's South Side

The Obama Presidential Center, a $850 million, 19.3-acre campus on Chicago's South Side, is set to open on Juneteenth. It features museum exhibits, art, public spaces, and a library. It will be privately run by the Obama Foundation and will have the most expensive presidential museum ticket at $30.

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Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago Nears Opening

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Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago Nears Opening

Barack Obama's Presidential Center in Chicago, a museum-like institution, is set to open. Journalist Marc Pitzke reflects on the center's portrayal of Obama's presidency, contrasting it with the current political climate and noting the absence of criticism.

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Tainan City Councilor Proposes Tech-Themed Library for Shalun Smart City

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Tainan City Councilor Proposes Tech-Themed Library for Shalun Smart City

Tainan City Councilor Du Su-yin proposed a "tech-themed library" for the Shalun Smart City, emphasizing its role in education and industry development. The proposal comes as the area attracts significant R&D resources and potential investment, including from AMD.

Obama Presidential Center in Chicago to Open June 19

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's South Side will open to the public on June 19. The 19.3-acre campus features a museum, library, and public spaces. While the campus is free, museum admission is $30. The granite obelisk structure has drawn criticism, including from former President Donald Trump.

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Seoul's Nowon District to Open Expanded 'Madei-eum Library' for Human Books

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Seoul's Nowon District to Open Expanded 'Madei-eum Library' for Human Books

Seoul's Nowon District is opening the expanded 'Madei-eum Library' on May 23rd, a human book library fostering communication and knowledge exchange. The new facility, located on the 3rd floor of a youth housing complex, features expanded reading areas, educational spaces, and a collection of 30,000 books.

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Trump Library Claims No Record of President's Twitter Direct Messages

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Trump Library Claims No Record of President's Twitter Direct Messages

The Trump Presidential Library stated it found no direct messages sent by Donald Trump from his Twitter account during his presidency, despite thousands of tweets and evidence suggesting otherwise. This comes amid legal battles over the Presidential Records Act.

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Tokyo to Relocate Central Library, Develop New Facilities in Shibuya

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Tokyo to Relocate Central Library, Develop New Facilities in Shibuya

Tokyo has announced plans to relocate its Central Library from Minato Ward to Shibuya Ward, as part of a redevelopment project for the former National Children's Castle site. The new facility will feature expanded collections, creation spaces, and other child-focused experiences.

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Missouri Cuts Funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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Missouri Cuts Funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Missouri is significantly reducing state funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a free book program for young children. Funding will drop from $6 million to $2 million for fiscal year 2027, potentially halting enrollment and operations by September.

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Mona opens subterranean library 'Phrontisterion' with rare books and unique cataloguing

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Obama Presidential Center to Open with Star-Studded Dedication Ceremony

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國民黨主席鄭麗文訪美 爆料見到甘迺迪家族成員

國民黨主席鄭麗文爆料：訪美期間曾見到甘迺迪家族成員

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Ten Years After Jo Cox's Murder, Fears Grow Over 'Kinder, Gentler Politics'

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Stockholm library accounts compromised due to weak PINs

Experts: Gwangju Library Collapse Similar to Seongsu Bridge Disaster

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Obama Presidential Center Opens on Chicago's South Side

Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago Nears Opening

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國民黨主席鄭麗文訪美　爆料見到甘迺迪家族成員