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NYPL’s BookOps Overhaul Brought Millions of Books Under One Operation

NYPL’s BookOps Overhaul Brought Millions of Books Under One Operation

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is more than just a repository of books; it is a dynamic institution that has continuously adapted to serve the ...

Smithsonian to put Latino museum in existing building, bypassing Congress approval

Smithsonian to put Latino museum in existing building, bypassing Congress approval

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Smithsonian Institution approved on Monday the conversion of one of its buildings into the National Museum of the American Latino, which will enable it to bypass congressional approval for a new site.

Brooklyn Public Library to Host Premiere of '9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero' Documentary

Brooklyn Public Library to Host Premiere of '9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero' Documentary

The Brooklyn Public Library will host the New York premiere of the documentary "9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero" on September 10 at its Central Library. The film focuses on the rebuilding of Ground Zero and the significant role of public participation in shaping the site after the September 11 attacks. It revisits 'Listening to the City,' a public forum held in 2002 that brought together over 5,000 New Yorkers. During this forum, participants considered six proposals for the site but ultimately developed a broader vision that influenced the design existing today. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmaker Josh Sabey, AmericaSpeaks founder Carolyn Lukensmeyer, and NYC Civic Engagement Commission Chair and Executive Director Dr. Sarah Sayeed, with New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman moderating.

Gardening Trends Shift Towards Ecological Goals and Sustainable Practices

Gardening Trends Shift Towards Ecological Goals and Sustainable Practices

Gardening Trends Shift Towards Ecological Goals and Sustainable Practices

'A close race': Ken Paxton addresses tight polling in Texas Senate fight

'A close race': Ken Paxton addresses tight polling in Texas Senate fight

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state's GOP nominee for Senate, addressed his tight race with state Rep. James Talarico on Fox News.

The Latest: US pump prices remained above $4 a gallon throughout August for first time, AAA says

The Latest: US pump prices remained above $4 a gallon throughout August for first time, AAA says

Venezuelans are outraged and the oil industry is waiting for details on President Donald Trump’s announcement that Venezuela’s acting president has agreed to give an unnamed U.S. company control of vast amounts of the South American country’s untapped oil reserves

US irks G20 ministers by inviting Russia, barring some journalists

US irks G20 ministers by inviting Russia, barring some journalists

By David Lawder ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The United States' move to welcome Russia back to a meeting of G20 countries on Monday while denying some journalists access to the gathering dismayed some finance leaders present, deflecting from its bid to focus talks on global economic

MrBeast, the world's most popular YouTuber, just did something totally unexpected

MrBeast, the world's most popular YouTuber, just did something totally unexpected

The popular YouTuber teamed up with bestseller James Patterson to write a high-octane thriller with the feel of a MrBeast video.

Adam Scott Reflects on 'Torque' Becoming a 'Hood Classic' Two Decades Later

Adam Scott Reflects on 'Torque' Becoming a 'Hood Classic' Two Decades Later

Adam Scott Reflects on 'Torque' Becoming a 'Hood Classic' Two Decades Later

Representative Mark Takano Introduces Bill to Mandate Disclosure of Political Payments to Social Media Influencers

Representative Mark Takano Introduces Bill to Mandate Disclosure of Political Payments to Social Media Influencers

Representative Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced legislation in June aimed at increasing transparency in political campaign spending on social media. The proposed bill would require campaigns and political committees to disclose payments made to social media influencers, mirroring existing disclosure requirements for traditional campaign advertising. This move comes in response to a growing trend where political campaigns are increasingly utilizing social media personalities to promote candidates online, often without public disclosure of these financial arrangements. A New York Times investigation highlighted instances where influencers received payments from campaigns, sometimes leading to a shift in their public stance on candidates. The investigation also revealed that some campaigns have explicitly advised influencers against disclosing payments, and that compensation is frequently channeled through multiple layers of vendors, further obscuring the source of funds. The current federal law does not mandate...

Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey, and Peter Dinklage Join Voice Cast for Starburns Industries' 'Lincoln in the Bardo'

Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey, and Peter Dinklage Join Voice Cast for Starburns Industries' 'Lincoln in the Bardo'

Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey, and Peter Dinklage Join Voice Cast for Starburns Industries' 'Lincoln in the Bardo'

Judge throws out KSM confession in 9/11 case in blow to prosecution

Judge throws out KSM confession in 9/11 case in blow to prosecution

The ruling throws another wrench into the workings of the long-running death penalty case on eve of 25th anniversary of deadliest US terrorist strike.