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US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry
US officials claim move was to curb drug trafficking while Quebec town says it ‘weakens collaboration’ among nations. The US has blocked Canadian access to a library straddling the Canada-US ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'
Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Things to know about a potential Trump presidential library in Florida
President Donald Trump's team is looking at locations for a post-administration presidential library, and Florida may take that spotABC News - Mar. 12 -
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill allowing parental notification for school library checkouts
Nebraska may soon require public schools to inform parents about the books their children check out from libraries if they want to monitor their reading materials, with a vote expected soon.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump signs order to dismantle seven federal agencies focused on media, libraries, homelessness
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that aims to eliminate seven federal agencies, including ones that focus on media, libraries, museums and ending homelessness. The president ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Muslim woman attacked in library by suspect who tried to set hijab on fire, police say
A Canadian Muslim woman was targeted at a public library on Saturday in what police are calling an unprovoked attack by a suspect who attempted to remove and set the woman's hijab on fire.NBC News - 3d -
Top Trump advisers get involved as the fight to win his presidential library site heats up
The search for President Donald Trump’s post-administration presidential library site is intensifying in South Florida, with Trump's son Eric and a top Trump administration adviser, Steve Witkoff, ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
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 books. When President Trump recently proposed eliminating the Institute of ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Creativity or cultural invasion? A fashion show sparks a row in Kashmir
A fashion show in a snowy town has sparked a controversy in Indian-administered Kashmir.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Brink 'icked out' by replies to Sparks' male tryouts
Sparks forward Cameron Brink said she was unsettled by the response she saw online to a call by the team for men to try out for the practice squad.ESPN - Mar. 18 -
U.S. influencer picks up baby wombat in Australia, sparks outrage
An American influencer visiting Australia has sparked outcry for picking up a baby wombat in a now-deleted Instagram video.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
JJ Sparks felt the energy at FSU's first spring practice; recaps visit
Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles offensive lineman JJ Sparks updates recruitment, recaps Florida State practice.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Flights resume at London Heathrow after daylong closure sparked travel chaos
Heathrow Airport says it is “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fireABC News - 6d -
Dreamhaven’s Lynked: Banner of the Spark hits PC and consoles on May 22
Dreamhaven and FuzzyBot said they will launch the full version of Lynked: Banner of the Spark on PC and consoles on May 22.VentureBeat - 3d -
British Library to expand after £1.1bn investment from Mitsui Fudosan
Project will double exhibition gallery space and create new officesFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Can win vs. Panthers, Zadorov's fight with Bennett spark Bruins?
The Bruins earned a huge comeback win over the rival Panthers on Tuesday. Whether they can use it to spark a run to the playoffs remains to be seen.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Olise's creative spark in midfield is just the right fit for France
Michael Olise's emergence for France comes at the right moment in a team needing a creative spark in midfield. Olise was outstanding in the 2-0 win against Croatia on Sunday, scoring a free kick ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Michigan State basketball: Coen Carr grows up, sparks win over Oregon in Big Ten tourney
Coen Carr's intensity provides Michigan State basketball the spark it needed to beat Oregon Ducks in Big Ten tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
23andMe bankruptcy filing sparks privacy fears as DNA data of millions goes up for sale
With genetic testing company 23andMe declaring bankruptcy and courting bidders, the DNA data of millions of users is up for sale, sparking privacy concerns.NBC News - 3d -
Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble
Oil futures ended lower Monday, dragged down by fears rising global trade tensions could spark a recession or a slowdown as U.S. equities suffered their worst day of 2025.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's comments on potential recession sparks sell-off
Fears of a recession sparked a major sell-off in stocks, following comments from President Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump would not rule out the possibility of a recession. Kelly ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Democrat raising Hegseth's drinking sparks fury from Ratcliffe: 'An offensive line of questioning'
Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s (D-Calif.) questions about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s drinking habits sparked fury from intelligence leaders at a House hearing on Wednesday. The House Intelligence ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump’s flawed plan to bring business to America
The threat of tariffs will not spark a manufacturing renaissanceFinancial Times - 4d -
Veterans cuts spark GOP backlash on Capitol Hill
"We don't need to be reading memos in the paper about 20 percent cut at the VA," Sen. Lindsey Graham said.Politico - Mar. 6 -
Lawrence Super Bowl jab sparks spat with Parsons
DeMarcus Lawrence told a Seattle blogger that he was "not going to win a Super Bowl" in Dallas, a comment that led Cowboys star Micah Parsons to respond: "This what rejection and envy look like! ...ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Trump’s silencing of Voice of America sparks shock, outrage
President Trump’s decision to gut the government agency that oversees Voice of America (VOA) has shocked staffers, who have been ordered to stop working, and fueled concern about the U.S. ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
A Livestreamed Tragedy on X Sparks a Memecoin Frenzy
When a young man from California broadcast his death on X, profit-hungry traders piled into a cryptocurrency created in his image.Wired - Mar. 20 -
Will Sheldon Keefe's Remarks Spark Postseason Drive For Devils?
After Saturday night's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic spoke to the media about where his team stands in the playoff race.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jack Weigus, who grew up taking 3-pointers, sparks Brother Rice past St. Patrick in state semis. ‘What you dream of.’
CHAMPAIGN — The 3-pointer that Jack Weigus hit at the third-quarter buzzer Friday night was his 92nd of the season for Brother Rice. Knocking down a shot from long distance is pretty routine for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
A Type-In to Say Goodbye to a New England Institution
After 45 years at Cambridge Typewriter Company, Tom Furrier is retiring and closing the shop. Friends, family and customers celebrated him at the local library.The New York Times - 2d -
Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River
Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump, Texas GOP's deregulation push sparks hope and fear in the oil field
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part two in a four-part series. Read part one here. President Trump and Texas lawmakers are pushing to loosen the laws and ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Arrest of pro-Palestinian activist sparks protests in New York
Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and legal permanent resident, was arrested by federal immigration agents at his apartment. Khalil has helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
WATCH: Container ship collides with anchored US oil tanker sparking inferno
A cargo ship collided with an anchored U.S. tanker carrying jet fuel off the east coast of England in the North Sea on Monday, causing a massive fire and fuel spill, officials said.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
House Republicans push Trump-backed bill to avoid shutdown, sparking backlash
High-stakes vote puts GOP lawmakers at odds with Democrats over cuts to social services and military boosts. House Republicans are gambling on a near party-line vote on Tuesday to avoid a looming ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
USAID order to delete classified records sparks flurry of litigation
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees and outside groups are fighting an order from the agency’s leadership to shred and burn its classified documents as well as personnel ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, sparking controversy
The military bases honoring Confederate generals recently had their old names restored, but with a twist. Not everyone is happy.CBS News - Mar. 12
