As Chicago ditches overdue library fees, book returns surge by 240%!
In order to encourage and promote literacy among low-income communities, The Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, approved a policy to eliminate library late fees, making Chicago the first city in the country to do so. Since the policy went into full effect across the city’s 81 neighborhood and regional libraries on October 1st, the book returns have soared by a whopping 240%! Librarians say the policy has been...
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Queen Elizabeth gives up real fur
A recent announcement from Buckingham Palace has revealed that Queen Elizabeth’s wardrobe is about to undergo a major change. The Queen has decided to officially go fur-free, which means all new clothing made for the Queen from now on will use only fake fur. However, she will continue to wear pieces with real fur that she already owns. The decision pleased animal rights activists, who have sometimes...
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Seoul finally free of dog slaughter
The capital of South Korea, Seoul, is finally free of dog slaughter, thanks to the unrelenting efforts of leading animal charity Humane Society International/Korea which has been actively working in South Korea with dog meat farmers to close farms, rescue dogs, and drive change. Seoul’s last three dog meat shops have agreed to end dog slaughter on-site, following over a year of campaigning from Seoul’s Mayor...
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