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June 25, 2026

This New Law Could Finally Give Artists Legal Protection Against AI Theft

Artists take years to develop their signature style, but in the age of AI, anyone with a single prompt can imitate their work in seconds. More and more artists are frustratingly finding their work replicated without their permission, and even Studio Ghibli’s iconic animation style was recently copied by millions, prompting Japanese lawmakers to take action. Fortunately, a new proposed law by a group of bipartisan lawmakers in Congress aims to combat the issue.

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June 4, 2026

Military Sister Surprises Brother at His High School Graduation After Being Gone His Senior Year

One high school senior got more than he expected on his graduation day. Kalen Barksdale thought he’d walk across the stage and be handed his diploma by an administrator at Milwaukee Lutheran Middle and High School. What he likely wasn’t expecting is that he’d have an emotional reunion with his older sister, Specialist Barksdale of the Wisconsin National Guard’s 2-127th Infantry Battalion.

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April 2, 2026

Public Libraries Can Order Any Book in the World, Often for Less Than $5

For many people, the public library is a place to browse bestsellers or find a quiet corner to read. But beyond the shelves, there’s a powerful service that can connect you to books from around the world, sometimes for less than $5. It’s called interlibrary loan. If your library doesn’t have a book, it can request a copy from another institution, whether it’s across the state, the country, or even internationally.

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