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Obama's Chicago library slammed as 'eyesore' destroying park

Former President Barack Obama's controversial presidential library faces mounting criticism from Chicago locals who condemn the concrete-heavy design as an urban blight and protest the seizure of cherished public parkland for the $500 million project.

Renoir's Rare Drawings Revealed in New York Exhibition

An extraordinary exhibition at The Morgan Library unveils Pierre-Auguste Renoir's intimate drawings, offering unprecedented insight into the Impressionist master's creative process beyond his famous paintings.

Rare 1659 Latin text rediscovered at university library

A long-missing 17th-century Latin book, 'Theologia Moralis,' has been miraculously recovered at Michigan State University's library after being lost for approximately 50-70 years, sparking excitement among rare book historians.

Nelson's Trafalgar watches to sell for £1.2 million

Extraordinary timepieces belonging to Admiral Lord Nelson's trusted lieutenants during the Battle of Trafalgar, including one worn as Nelson lay dying, are expected to sell for over £1.2 million at auction.

Legal fight over Welsh library mosque conversion

A controversial plan to convert a former Welsh library into a mosque has sparked legal action from Christian groups, raising questions about community spaces and religious equality.

Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Complete: First Look Inside

After years of anticipation, Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel project is complete. Discover the stunning new stations and how this underground rail network will reshape the city's commute forever.

Read 140 Books Yearly With This Library Hack

Discover how one reader smashed their annual book target using a clever library strategy that saved thousands and boosted their literary consumption dramatically.

Trump's King Charles sword request denied by library

The Eisenhower Presidential Library refused Donald Trump's unusual request to borrow a historic sword for King Charles III's coronation, citing preservation concerns in newly revealed correspondence.

Trump's 'King Charles' sword removed in protocol breach

The Eisenhower Presidential Library has removed a ceremonial sword presented to Donald Trump after it was controversially engraved 'President Donald J. Trump - King Charles III' - a title the monarch hasn't used. The diplomatic blunder has sparked royal p

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