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President Trump has fired Librarian of Congress carla hayden, sparking outrage from House Democrats. Representative Rosa DeLauro condemned the dismissal as a callous act and an attack on the independence of the Library of Congress. Hayden's tenure was praised for its commitment to accessibility, modernization, and the democratization of knowledge.

Daliyah Arana, who is from Gainesville, Georgia became the 1st-ever librarian for the day at the US Library of Congress on January 11, the ABC reported. Arana, who has read more than 1,000 books, suggested the library to add whiteboards to the walls so children could practice their writing.

Acclaimed author and poet Denis Johnson, who died last May, will be honoured with yet another prestigious prize.

The Trump administration's abrupt termination of Shira Perlmutter, head of the US Copyright Office, has ignited Democratic outrage, especially following the dismissal of Librarian of Congress carla hayden. Perlmutter's firing occurs amidst a critical review of AI and copyright, particularly regarding the use of copyrighted material for AI training.

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson has been named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.

US President Trump dismissed Shira Perlmutter, head of the US Copyright Office, shortly after her office raised concerns about AI companies' use of copyrighted material.

Tracy K. Smith is America’s new poet laureate.

The iconic soundtrack, Minecraft: Volume Alpha by Daniel Rosenfeld (C418), has been inducted into the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry after recognizing its cultural impact. The ambient and nostalgic melodies of the game join Super Mario Bros. as the second video game soundtrack, which has been honored. It’s been selected alongside some legends and now stands as an important part of America’s audio heritage.

Donald Trump appointed Todd Blanche, his former criminal defense attorney, as acting librarian of Congress, replacing carla hayden, who faced conservative criticism. This move, along with other Trump appointee placements in the Library, has sparked concerns about political influence over the legislative branch's resources and data.

Severe storms spawning multiple tornadoes moved across the South on Monday, damaging homes and uprooting trees from Mississippi to West Virginia. A tornado spotted in Atlanta forced thousands to seek shelter, and one man was killed when a falling tree brought power lines onto his vehicle.

James Rado, co-creator of the groundbreaking hippie musical 'Hair', which celebrated protest, pot and free love and paved the way for the sound of rock on Broadway, has died. He was 90. Rado died Tuesday night in New York City of cardio respiratory arrest, according to a friend and publicist Merle Frimark.