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The Latest Breaking News from Libraries

Canberrans devastated as library lifeline cut

'It could be the only space one can charge a phone.'

The Canberra Times

How the Right B2B iGaming Platform Provider Can Help Scale Your Online Gaming Business

Explore how leading B2B iGaming platform providers support business growth through scalable technology, compliance, game libraries, and advanced analytics.

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Sony Removes Hundreds of Purchased PlayStation Store Movies From Customer Libraries

Sony will remove hundreds of purchased PlayStation Store movies due to licensing agreements, raising fresh concerns over digital ownership rights.

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Digital boost for Indigenous-language books in outback

A global online reading platform has been engaged to get more books written in First Nations languages to remote Indigenous communities.

AAP

Looking For A Shop Manual For Your Small Engine Project? You Might Be Sleeping On The Best Resource

Wrenching on a motorcycle, snowmobile, ATV, PWC, or other small engine is usually easier when you have the service manual. If you have a library card, it could be closer than you think.

RideApart

From a poor boy in Scotland to one of history’s greatest philanthropists: How Andrew Carnegie gave away 90% of his fortune and built 2,509 libraries

Long before public libraries became familiar fixtures in towns and cities, access to books was often limited by money, geography or social standing. For many people, reading remained a privilege rather than an everyday opportunity. The growth of free libraries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries changed that…

The Times of India

This iPhone 17 Pro Max Price Drop Is Turning Heads

Smartphone storage fills up faster than most people expect. One vacation, a few 4K videos, hundreds of photos, and suddenly that storage warning appears. That's why a surprising deal on the iPhone 17 Pro Max is catching attention. Amazon has dropped the price of the unlocked 2TB model to its…

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In 1979, 'Uncle Moosa' quit his govt job, took a suitcase full of books to remote Arunachal & led a revolution that changed children’s lives forever

Sathyanarayan Mundayoor, a former Revenue Officer from Kerala, left his secure government job to bring books and learning opportunities to remote communities in Arunachal Pradesh. Affectionately known as 'Uncle Moosa', he went on to establish numerous libraries and launch the Home Library Movement, helping foster a lasting culture of reading…

The Economic Times

‘Straight out of Trumpland’: LGBTQ+ members fight for Pride after Essex library ban

Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcome

The Guardian - UK

Six Georgians jailed for theft of rare Russian books in France

Six Georgians have been sentenced to up to seven years' jail in France over the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics, including by 19th-century luminary Alexander Pushkin, from prestigious French libraries.

Radio France Internationale

Author Julia Donaldson issues plea for more libraries as she is made dame

The writer of The Gruffalo and hundreds of other books is recognised for services to literature.

Evening Standard

Warwickshire Council Leader George Finch Under Investigation Following Gender Identity Dispute

Warwickshire council leader George Finch faces a conduct complaint after comments on gender identity in libraries sparked backlash from Warwickshire Pride.

International Business Times UK

'Operation Pushkin': six Georgians on trial in France over theft of rare Russian books

The trial is the latest case aimed at delivering justice after a series of similar thefts in libraries across Europe, allegedly by an organised network.

Euronews

Seven on trial in France for theft of rare Russian books

PARIS - The trial began in Paris on Tuesday of seven Georgian nationals charged with the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.

Bangkok Post

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France 24

French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books

Seven Georgian nationals are due in court in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare works by Russian literary giants including Alexander Pushkin from prestigious French libraries, in a case prosecutors say formed part of a Europe-wide organised theft operation.

The Independent UK

Wrestling matches provide an action-packed story time at US libraries, in photos

“Lucha Libro,” a high-energy, action-packed story time is bringing live wrestling matches to libraries across the U.S. to promote literacy

AAP

Stanford University Libraries Welcome Two New Assistant University Librarians

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanford University Libraries are excited to announce two new members to its leadership team effective June 1. Sarah Sussman will join as the Assistant University Librarian for Collections and Public Services in the Humanities, Area Studies, and Social Sciences, and Alma Parada…

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10 Everyday Things Most Americans Think They Own—Until They Read the Fine Print

Buying something usually feels simple. Money changes hands, a receipt lands in an inbox, and the item becomes part of everyday life. Most people never stop to wonder whether they truly own what they just purchased because ownership seems like a straightforward concept.

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Salon

Tennessee tried to whitewash "Roots"

The attack on Alex Haley’s landmark work is part of a sweeping assault on Black history

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Why Choose a Handheld Gaming PC Over a Gaming Laptop? Best Choice for Performance and Portability

Handheld gaming PC vs laptop explained with performance comparison, battery life, docked mode, and game libraries to help choose the best portable gaming device.

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Clarivate Selected By Czech National Library of Technology to Develop Unified National Library Platform

LONDON, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced today that the Czech National Library of Technology has selected Clarivate to deliver its new unified library services and discovery platform as part of a ten-year agreement. The cloud-based library solution will…

Euronews

Ok computer: Rare folk instruments and lost melodies find a digital future

Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades.

Latin Times

Miami Lawsuit Claims Trump Presidential Library Is Really 'a Trump Hotel That Brings Riches to the President'

After unveiling architectural renderings of the proposed tower in March, Trump told reporters: "I don't believe in building libraries or museums. It's most likely going to be a hotel"

Player One

Handheld Gaming PC Comparison Guide: Comparing the Different Options in the Market

Handheld gaming consoles in 2026 compared, including Steam Deck OLED, Nintendo Switch 2, and Legion Go S for portable gaming performance and value.

PC Gamer

Game industry lobby group that argued against preservation efforts from libraries is now pushing back on Stop Killing Games, saying it could prevent 'new games, features, and technology'

Your occasional reminder that the Entertainment Software Association is not your friend.

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