Shamichael Hallman, author of "Meet Me at the Library: A Place to Foster Social Connection and Promote Democracy," will deliver a lecture at Town Hall Seattle on Monday, April 14, addressing the role of public libraries in bridging societal divides and fostering inclusive communities.

A Louisiana immigration judge is set to rule by week's end on the detention status of Mahmoud Khalil, a notable pro-Palestinian activist, following his arrest by federal authorities last month.

The Smithsonian Institution's Secretary Lonnie Bunch and other staff members have expressed their discontent following an executive order mandating the removal of 'improper, divisive or anti-American ideology' from its museums, specifically targeting the National Museum of African American History and Culture.