42 h. ago UK has 'huge opportunity' to be world's first 'space sheriff' for the new 'wild west'

George Freeman the former Tory science minister under Boris Johnson reckons the UK could one day become the police force of the stars and prevent it becoming a wild west

Politics

3 d. ago New report shows it’s largely officials and organizations demanding books be banned

Only 16 percent of book challenges came from parents themselves

Politics

3 d. ago George M. Johnson's 'All Boys Aren't Blue' tops 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books

The American Library Association has unveiled the 10 most “challenged books” of 2024

Politics

6 d. ago Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge

Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou’s famous autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library this week

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Meta has stolen books’: authors to protest in London against AI trained using ‘shadow library’

Writers will gather at the Facebook owner’s King’s Cross office in opposition to its use of the LibGen database to train its AI modelsAuthors and other publishing industry professionals will stage a demonstration outside Meta’s London office today in protest of the organisation’s use of copyrighted books to train artificial intelligence.Novelists Kate Mosse and Tracy Chevalier as well as poet and former Royal Society of Literature chair Daljit Nagra will be among those in attendance outside the company’s King’s Cross office. Continue reading...

Culture

9 d. ago Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth's office

U.S. officials say the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of books that promote diversity, equity and inclusion

Politics

9 d. ago Rightwing groups across US push new bans to limit ‘obscene’ books in libraries

Critics say bans would hinder rights as proponents would impose their beliefs on others who don’t share their viewsRightwing groups around the US are pushing legislation that would place new limits on what books are allowed in school libraries in a move that critics decry as censorship often focused on LGBTQ+ issues or race or imposing conservative social values.Caught up in the attempts at suppressing books are classics like The Color Purple and Slaughterhouse Five. Continue reading...

Culture

2 w. ago Bonnie Blue, 25, unveils new 'boyfriend' days after Spring Break carnage – and he's a teen

Controversial adult star Bonnie Blue has been spotted getting close with rapper Lil Mabu at an NBA game on Friday night, with the pair enjoying dinner together earlier in the evening

Politics

2 w. ago Iowa law banning school library books that depict sex acts on hold again after a new federal ruling

A federal judge says Iowa for now cannot continue to enforce part of its book ban law

Events

2 w. ago Neil Robertson told to 'get over' Crucible issues as snooker star's World Championship record branded 'a travesty'

After failing to qualify for the event in 2024, Neil Robertson will return to Sheffield in top form - but he's no fan of the historic venue

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reports 2024 revenue over $100B, topping Tesla's sales

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has reported its revenue soared to a record $107 billion last year as its sales of battery electric and hybrid vehicles jumped 40%

Economics

2 w. ago Stolen dog breeds 2025: Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts

A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024 - here’s the top 10 stolen dog breeds last year and what you can do if someone steals your dog.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s attack on libraries was predictable. Its consequences could be devastating | Leo S Lo

The president wants to eliminate the agency backing libraries and museums. But the institutions do far more than lend booksWhen President Trump recently proposed eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), librarians and educators voiced outrage, confusion and fear. Soon afterward, the appointment of Keith E Sonderling as acting director of IMLS highlighted the administration’s intention to reshape the agency’s priorities toward “promoting American exceptionalism” and cultivating “patriotism”.As someone deeply involved in the library world, I wasn’t surprised by Trump’s move. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bonnie Blue horrifies with latest comments as she parties with 'barely legal' boys in Cancun

The OnlyFans model, whose real name is Tia Ballinger, caused controversy earlier this year after claiming to have sex with 1,057 men in 12 hours .

Politics

3 w. ago Covid ‘benevolence bump’ endures as acts of kindness 10% higher than before 2020

World Happiness Report 2024 finds volunteering more frequent in most regions as Finland tops chart again and Costa Rica and Mexico enter top 10The world experienced a “benevolence bump” of kindness during the Covid-19 pandemic that has remained, with generous acts more than 10% above pre-pandemic levels.The annual World Happiness Report found that in 2024, acts such as donating and volunteering were more frequent than in 2017–19 in all generations and almost all global regions, although they had fallen from 2023. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dogs no longer man's best friend as Brits become cat lovers for one major reason

Puppies were the ultimate companions with top breeds like the Goldendoodle being 2024’s most sought-after puppy and and the English Bulldog - the priciest dog breed of 2024

Politics

3 w. ago Sexual misconduct allegations in UN missions topped 100 in 2024, UN says

A U.N. report says allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation in U.N. peacekeeping and political missions topped 100 for the third time in the last 10 years in 2024

Events

3 w. ago Pretty UK town surrounded by stunning countryside is 'one of best places to live'

A survey revealed the best places to live in England and Wales in 2024 - and the top 10 list was filled with stunning countryside locations, including a town in Derbyshire

Politics

3 w. ago Pioneer fintech firm Klarna sees revenue boost as it eyes US stock market listing

Swedish company’s valuation jumped 24% in 2024 as ‘buy now, pay later’ market is projected to top $160bn by 2032The Swedish fintech firm Klarna disclosed on Friday that its revenue jumped 24% in 2024 as the “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) pioneer made public its filing for a much-anticipated US stock market listing.The company, which reshaped online shopping through its short-term financing model, drew investor attention as its valuation soared from $5.5bn to $46.5bn in just two years, fueled by three funding rounds between mid-2020 and 2021. Continue reading...

Economics