LIBRA

May 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

County upgrades library with cleaner heating tech

Pitkin County is swapping old gas boilers for a sleeker electric heat pump system at two key buildings. Instead of burning fuel to make heat, these pumps move existing warmth from the air outside into the rooms, cutting energy waste. The county expects this switch to slash greenhouse gases from its

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Property Gift Sparks Legal Battle in Miami

Miami residents and a local nonprofit have filed a lawsuit against Florida officials, the state’s legislature, Miami‑Dade College and its board, as well as the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation. They claim that giving a 2. 63‑acre parcel of land to the library is an unconstitutional ad

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sweet Tunes and Big Stories in Arkansas

A new play about chocolate makes its way to North Little Rock’s Argenta Contemporary Theatre, where actors bring Roald Dahl’s tale to life with fresh music and lively staging. The show runs in the evenings from late April through early May, with special rush tickets available on the day of performa

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Apr 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Community Hub for Sport, Culture and Work

The Yutang Cultural and Sports Center sits in Shenzhen’s Guangming District, tucked inside the Tianliao Community. It is surrounded by a mix of old industrial sites and tight urban‑village housing, making it a bridge between factory workers and residents. The building covers roughly 54, 690 square

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump’s New Downtown Project Sparks Fresh Heated Debate with Obama’s Library

In the world of big buildings and legacy projects, Miami is becoming the latest battleground between two former presidents. The city’s downtown skyline might soon include a flashy new structure that one leader calls a "hotel" and the other describes as a historic addition. Both plans aim to make a b

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

A Tall Glass Tower in Miami for Trump’s Library

A new project is making waves in Miami—an AI-generated video showed a massive glass skyscraper planned for Donald Trump’s presidential library. The design includes a golden entrance, escalators, and even a giant American flag. The tower would also feature replicas of parts of the White House. But wh

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

New Library? Time to Decide

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

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Mar 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Library Fun: Free Movies and More

Libraries give people a lot more than books. They also have DVDs, CDs, e‑books and even streaming options that you can use for free with a card. This means you can watch shows or movies without paying a subscription fee. When you open a streaming app, the number of choices can feel overwhelming. Yo

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Young Inventors Take Flight at Plano Library

Plano Library is set to host an interactive STEM workshop, brought to you by Aurora’s SciTech Museum. This event is all about exploring the science behind flight. Kids will get to design and test their own paper helicopters in a wind tunnel. It's a fun way to see how things fly and how they can be i

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Baton Rouge Buildings to Shut Down Due to Ice

In East Baton Rouge, a big freeze is causing major changes. The city-parish government buildings will be closed on Monday. This decision was made to keep workers safe. The offices will open again on Tuesday. The mayor, Sid Edwards, has a strong message. He wants everyone to stay off the roads. It's

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