Good News
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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Technology
April 1, 2026

Austria Aims To Ban Social Media for Kids Under 14, Joins Other Countries in Restricting Access

More and more countries around the world are taking a stand against the harm inflicted by social media, particularly the way it affects the youngest members of society. Following landmark regulations in Australia and Denmark, Austria is now looking to ban social media for children under 14, citing issues of safety—from cyberbullying and political radicalization to addiction and targeted advertising.

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Photo Contest
March 31, 2026

Worldwide Photo Contest Celebrates the Power of Women in Front of and Behind the Lens

Women have long been marginalized in photography; there has never been a time when this was untrue. Often seen as assistants or as muses, fewer women have been lauded as the successful photographers they are. While things are slowly changing, one photography magazine has dedicated an issue to imagery related to women, both as image-makers and in how photographers portray female subjects. All About Photo (AAP)

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