As 2024 election approaches, new study finds Meta, X, and Google’s political ad libraries lack critical data

In the age of social media, political ads can influence elections. And while sites have worked since 2016 to be transparent about the spending on their platforms, a new study finds that effort lacking. Ad databases popped up after the outcry over Facebook, Russia, and Cambridge Analytica, with fears exploding that unknown actors could manipulate … Read more

16 Libraries That Are Simply Next-Level

16 Libraries That Are Simply Next-Level 1. This library that lets people rent out useful household items like toolkits and power washers: 2. And this one that dispenses study supplies via vending machine: 3. This library that has a window so one can look into a CREEK…..?!?!?!! 4. This library that rents out boxes full … Read more

People are sharing heartwarming stories of libraries being safe spaces and it's so wholesome

Human civilization has its upsides and its downsides. On the one hand, we’ve built incredible cities filled with amazing buildings where people work and play and are entertained, we have infrastructure that connects people and places, and we enjoy conveniences that previous generations could only dream about. On the other, we have environment-destroying excess and … Read more