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Mass. cop searches class for single book

“These are the tactics of a police state," ACLU attorney warns

Salon

Two in five Australians had flight cancelled or delayed over 12 months, survey says

Choice poll claims fewer than half of all flight refunds are received within a month

The Guardian - AU

Talea West Village wins Best Bar at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2024

Talea West Village by Alda Ly Architecture is a haven for women and LGBTQ+ communities

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Expert alarmed as Texas book bans grow

“When white supremacy wins these fights, all of our children lose,” professor warns

Salon

North Carolina bans ‘Banned Books Week’ but retracts after media backlash

Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district publicly amends instructions to principals after the Daily Beast picks up story

The Guardian - US

Science comes naturally to observant Aussie citizens

More than 62 million out of a total of 125 million animal records have been provided through citizen science research, says the CSIRO.

AAP

Book bans and challenges surged over the last school year with 40% in Florida alone, report finds

Censorship campaigns are increasingly targeting community public libraries, not just schools

The Independent UK

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There have been attempts to censor more than 1,900 library book titles so far in 2023

Most of the scrutinized books were written by or contained subject matter about people of color or members of the LGBTQ+ community, according to research by the American Library Association.

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Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023, American Library Association reports

The nationwide surge in book bannings continues

The Independent UK

Mariko and Jillian Tamaki on the Cost of Roaming

The duo’s previous book was banned extensively. But their latest graphic novel is their freest tale yet

The Walrus

Giannoulias to testify at Durbin’s Senate hearing on growing number of book bans

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who drafted the state’s first-in-the-nation ban against book bans, will testify at a Capitol Hill hearing Tuesday on book bans.

Chicago Sun-Times

American Lung Association Demands the FDA Mislead the Public About Vaping

Providing accurate information about the risks of different nicotine products is long overdue.

Reason

Conservative book ban push fuels library exodus from national association that stands up for books

More libraries are cutting ties with the American Library Association as the professional group stands up for books some say children shouldn't have access to because of their content

The Independent UK

Animal welfare ruling surprises farmers

Farm decision might set a precedent for winter grazing consents

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The Guardian - US

Barack Obama releases summer reading list in support of anti-book ban effort

Former president backs the Banned Books Club, which aims to fight censorship, while recommending his summer reads

The Independent UK

How to reduce the likelihood of a shark attack and what to do if you are bitten

If you see a shark, experts say to maintain eye contact with the animal

The Guardian - US

Obama speaks out against ‘profoundly misguided’ book bans in school libraries

Former president writes open letter to American librarians and appears in TikTok video decrying rightwing censorship push

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Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue is set to challenge Netflix's Heartstopper for the rom-com crown

If you've ever wished someone would make a mashup of Heartstopper and Young Royals, this could be the show for you.

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The Independent UK

Illinois governor signs ‘nation-leading’ law banning book bans

Democratic governor condemns ‘vitriolic strain of white nationalism’ fuelling threats to libraries

Insider UK

Cumbria consultancy acquires Edinburgh surveyor

The Scottish quantity surveying firm has been in business since 1876

Reason

Debt Ceiling Bill 'Locks in the Inflated Spending Levels of Recent Years'

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Reason

Have a Lifeguard Shortage at Your Pool? Here's a Big, Underreported Reason Why

Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer. But if your pool is missing lifeguards, issues with immigration may be the culprit.

The Independent UK

How to get involved in the fight against book bans

Across the nation, a movement to ban more books from schools and libraries has ignited a fight against censorship. Now, organisations are encouraging others to take action. Ariana Baio reports

The Independent UK

These authors’ books are some of the most challenged in the US. They’re speaking out

Maia Kobabe, Ibram X Kendi, and Susan Kuklin speak to Clémence Michallon

The Independent UK

John Green on book bans, bad faith, and the ‘history of folks trying to control what other folks can read’

‘Looking For Alaska’, Green’s 2005 debut, has been a target of book banning efforts for at least 15 years. Clémence Michallon speaks to the author about America’s history of censorship, the need to trust young readers, and more

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