Seattle Public Library Website and Ebook Lending Are Down Following Ransomware Attack

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The Seattle Public Library has been hit by a “ransomware event” that’s impacted several systems, including ebook lending and the library’s website, according to a new report from the WordPress blog maintained by the library.

Donald Trump Calls Facebook an 'Enemy of the People' While Buying Ads on the Platform

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Donald Trump called into CNBC’s Squawk Box on Monday where he talked about crypto, tried to defend his complete 180 on a TikTok ban, and promoted his

Somebody returned a copy of 'Beowulf' to a library 54 years after it was checked out. It would have accrued $1,000 in fines.

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A stock photo shows open books in a library.
A stock photo shows open books in a library.

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Montreal libraries will soon be able to kick people out for smelling bad. Critics say the rule could target the homeless and the poor.

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Books on shelf in library.
Books on shelf in library.

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San Francisco is forcing couple to remove sidewalk 'obstruction' — or pay $1,400. It's a little free library.

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The library has been up for years, tweets show, and has been praised by many passersby, but could be removed by the city over a violation complaint.

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Former Florida teacher speaks out about incurring the wrath of Gov. DeSantis for tweeting a video of the empty bookshelves at his middle school

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Books in school libraries are being vetted in Florida after a new law passed last year to limit teaching on race and gender.

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The Proud Boys crashed my story hour: A drag king recounts a joyful but 'terrifying' showdown at a NYC library

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Drag king Oliver H reads to children at a Drag Story Hour in Queens, NY on December 12, 2022.
Drag king Oliver H reads to children at a Drag Story Hour in Queens, NY on December 12, 2022.

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