La guerra ha conquistato il suo ultimo territorio: la nostra mente. A Levante questa sera, 28 settembre 2026, Margherita Furlan dialoga con il filosofo Michele Putrino e con il giornalista d’inchiesta Antonio Mazzeo sulle fabbriche di bot che ci fanno litigare sui social, sulla guerra cognitiva teorizzata dalla NATO e ora entrata nella Difesa italiana, e su come difendere l’unica cittadella che nessuno dovrebbe poterci togliere: il nostro giudizio. Affrontiamo insieme: Gli sciami di intelligenza artificiale che fabbricano il consenso e simulano che «lo dicono tutti» La mente come nuovo dominio della guerra: dal rapporto NATO del 2020 al disegno di legge italiano del 5 agosto 2026 Il modello di business delle piattaforme: quando la rabbia diventa fatturato Hormuz, guerra di comunicati: il sottomarino conteso fra Pasdaran e Pentagono La scuola va alla guerra: la militarizzazione comincia sui banchi Lo stoicismo come arte di resistere alla manipolazione, da Epitteto a oggi I LIBRI DEGLI OSPITI Antonio Mazzeo, «La scuola va alla guerra. Inchiesta sulla militarizzazione dell’istruzione in Italia», Manifestolibri Michele Putrino, «Liberi dalla paura. Gli insegnamenti di un’antica dottrina per liberarsi dal controllo del sistema», Uno Editori, 2021 SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Per donazioni: IBAN: IT63P0326822300052392596590 Intestato a: La Casa del Sole Edizioni Causale: Donazione Casa del Sole TV Membership YouTube: / @casadelsoletvchannel Analista Multipolare €5/mese Inviato della Verità €15/mese Architetto del Futuro €25/mese I LIBRI DI MARGHERITA FURLAN BRICS Scacco Matto (disponibile in italiano, inglese, russo) SEGUI CASA DEL SOLE TV YouTube: @CasadelSoleTVChannel #Levante#CasadelSoleTV#MargheritaFurlan#Geopolitica#Multipolarismo#GuerraCognitiva#Bot#Disinformazione#Stoicismo#MichelePutrino#AntonioMazzeo
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Gasolio a livelli mai visti, petrolio di nuovo oltre i 100 dollari, titoli del Tesoro americano ai massimi dal 2007 e una Fed che torna ad alzare i tassi. Mentre Bruxelles apre al Canada come primo membro associato dell’Unione, Trump minaccia dazi pesantissimi sull’Europa. All’ONU l’Iran fissa le condizioni per riaprire Hormuz, i BRICS rilanciano valute nazionali e riforma del Fondo monetario. E il conto, come sempre, arriva alla pompa e in bolletta. Ne parliamo con Nino Galloni, economista, già direttore generale al Ministero del Lavoro, da decenni voce critica sulla sovranità monetaria e sulla politica industriale del Paese. Intervista a cura di Jeff Hoffman
Dentro l’intervista:
La CIA avverte Italia, Francia e Spagna..
Canada membro associato: emancipazione europea o nuovo recinto atlantico? Treasury oltre il 5% e Fed al rialzo: il mondo si stanca del debito americano? Hormuz, blocco navale e beni congelati: la finanza come arma di guerra BRICS dopo Nuova Delhi: valute nazionali, FMI e divisioni interne Gasolio record. Eutanasia dell’Unione europea? Borse: petrolio e difesa in rialzo, famiglie e imprese in affanno
I LIBRI DELL’OSPITE Il superamento del capitalismo. Il mondo post-angloamericano. Oltre l’economia della moneta a debito, Arianna Editrice, 2025 (postfazione di Roberta Lasi) Economia quantistica, irrazionalità e coscienza, Byoblu, 2022 La rivolta delle coscienze. Siamo troppi, inutili e dannosi?, Byoblu, 2022 Il grande mutuo. Le ragioni profonde della prossima crisi finanziaria, Editori Riuniti, 2007 La moneta copernicana (con Marco Della Luna), Nexus Edizioni, 2008 La Sicilia protagonista della rivoluzione sovranista costituzionale, Edizioni Arianna
A Levante questa sera, 25 settembre 2026, alle 19 in diretta, il Golfo entra nella sua fase decisiva: l’Arabia Saudita esporta ai minimi da tredici anni, Ansarallah controlla Bab al-Mandab, l’oleodotto Est-Ovest riapre a capacità ridotta sotto minaccia permanente e Washington, invece di difendere il suo cliente, apre un canale con chi gli spara addosso. Ne discutono Lorenzo Maria Pacini, professore di filosofia politica e geopolitica, e Margherita Furlan, giornalista e direttrice di Casa del Sole TV, ospiti di Jeff Hoffman. Che cosa succede quando la potenza che garantisce la sicurezza dei suoi clienti smette di poterla garantire Bab al-Mandab e Hormuz: due strozzature a duemila chilometri di distanza, nelle mani dello stesso asse Missili su Mecca, Yanbu e Taif: e a Taif ci sono i caccia italiani Londra manda i rifornimenti in volo, Parigi manda uomini e radar: l’Europa difende i terminali altrui e paga l’energia più cara del mondo industrializzato «Non siamo in guerra con l’Italia, ma che cosa ci fanno i vostri aerei in Arabia Saudita?»: il messaggio di Sanaa con cui nessun telegiornale ha aperto Multipolarismo a mano armata: quali limiti ha una transizione che passa per i blocchi navali Che cosa distingue un fatto verificato da un’attribuzione, anche quando l’ipotesi ci piace I LIBRI DI LORENZO MARIA PACINI Myanmar. Nella terra dorata, Anteo Edizioni, 2025 (disponibile anche in edizione inglese, Myanmar. In the golden land) Dugin e Platone, Settimo Sigillo, 2023 Cantare amantis est. Bene, bellezza e musica in sant’Agostino da Ippona, Il Cerchio, 2022 I LIBRI DI MARGHERITA FURLAN BRICS Scacco Matto (disponibile in italiano, inglese e russo) SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Per donazioni: IBAN: IT63P0326822300052392596590 Intestato a: La Casa del Sole Edizioni Causale: Donazione Casa del Sole TV Membership YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CasadelSoleT… — Analista Multipolare €5/mese — Inviato della Verità €15/mese — Architetto del Futuro €25/mese SEGUI CASA DEL SOLE TV YouTube: @CasadelSoleTVChannel Instagram: @margheritafurlangiornalista Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MargheritaFu…#Levante#CasadelSoleTV#MargheritaFurlan#Geopolitica#Multipolarismo#LorenzoMariaPacini#Eurasia#ArabiaSaudita#Yemen#Golfo#Hormuz#babelmandeb
Cooking, recording a podcast, publishing a book, digitizing family cassettes, or bringing a telescope home. Public libraries across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond have reinvented themselves and now offer—almost always free of charge—services that many residents are unaware of. We took a look at six of them. Here’s a tip… enjoy!
Toronto Reference Library (DR)
TORONTO | Toronto Reference Library
The home of writers and creators
The largest reference library in the country, located right by Bloor-Yonge station, is a true cultural hub.
Publish your own book: The Asquith Press service allows you to print self-published books.
Author talks: The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon regularly hosts renowned writers and academics.
Free recording studio: You can record a podcast or song, take a professional headshot for your resume, or film a video project for school.
Tech to take home: You can check out Arduino kits, Raspberry Pi sets, audio recording gear, and Artificial Intelligence learning kits.
Culture without a ticket: With tpl:map passes, cardholders get free admission to the city’s artistic and cultural attractions.
Useful Information
Address: 789 Yonge Street, Toronto (corner with Asquith Avenue, Yorkville neighborhood). Located one block north of Bloor Street; the nearest subway station is Bloor-Yonge.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Free membership eligibility: Anyone who lives, works, attends school, or owns property in Toronto, upon presenting ID with their name and address.
Non-residents: $50 for three months or $150 for 12 months. This card does not grant access to musical instruments, tpl:map passes, Ontario Parks passes, or Wi-Fi hotspots.
Digital alternative: Toronto residents aged 13 and older can apply online for a free digital card for immediate access to digital resources.
Hazel McCallion Central Library (DR)
MISSISSAUGA | Hazel McCallion Central Library
A library for cooking, gaming, and starting fresh
Renovated and reopened in 2024, Mississauga’s central library has become one of the most surprising spaces in the region.
Community kitchen:The Kitchen is fully equipped and hosts programs on health, nutrition, and food literacy.
Gaming and virtual reality room: Offers free access to gaming PCs, consoles, and virtual reality stations.
Support for those in need: The Open Window Hub connects unhoused individuals or those facing mental health challenges with community services and organizations.
A quiet space: A multifaith prayer room is open to people of all faiths to pray, reflect, or meditate.
Art in the makerspace: Beyond 3D printers, the space hosts the Art Hub program, featuring digital, visual, and performing arts activities.
Useful Information
Address: 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga (across from City Hall). Contact: 905-615-3500.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Free membership eligibility: Residents and anyone who studies, works, or owns property in Mississauga.
Non-residents: $40 per year.
How to sign up: Simply bring a document showing your name and address to any branch; non-residents must also bring proof of employment, property ownership, or enrollment in a local school. An Ontario driver’s license or Photo Card is accepted.
Parking: Paid, but free on weekdays after 6:00 PM and on weekends.
Brampton Public Library – Springdale Branch (DR)
BRAMPTON | Springdale Branch
Late-night studying and taking care of nature
With its green roof and undulating architecture, the Springdale branch is one of the most unique in the Brampton network.
Science serving conservation: In partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the library 3D-printed models of snapping turtles, which were placed in nesting areas at the Heart Lake Conservation Area.
Late-night study room: The After Hours Study Hall opens on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM for ages 14 and up. During exam season, hours extend until 1:00 AM, Monday through Thursday.
Free legal advice: In partnership with the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, low-income individuals and families can receive a free one-on-one consultation.
An unusual “Library of Things”: In the Brampton network, you can check out telescopes, GoPro cameras, radon detectors, birdwatching kits, memory support kits, and passes to the ROM.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Free membership eligibility: Registration is free for all Ontario residents. This is the most open policy among all six libraries.
How to sign up: Online or at any branch with a document showing your current address. Online registrants have limited access until they visit a branch to verify their address.
Bonus: Members get a 10% discount on tickets at The Rose Theatre.
Hamilton Public Library (DR)
HAMILTON | Central Library
Seeds, music, and welcoming spaces
Hamilton’s central library, located downtown, focuses heavily on community and sustainability.
Seed library: In partnership with Green Venture, patrons can take home seeds to plant and, at the end of the season, return harvested seeds to renew the collection.
Lunchtime music: Every Friday at noon, the library hosts live concerts.
Newcomer center: The Newcomer Learning Centre on the 4th floor offers resources and programs for learning English.
The city’s memory: The Local History & Archives department has been collecting and preserving Hamilton’s history since 1914.
Senior fitness: The SMART program helps improve strength, balance, and flexibility for all fitness levels.
Useful Information
Address: 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton. Contact: 905-546-3200.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Free membership eligibility: Anyone who lives, works, studies, or owns property in Hamilton, with proper identification.
Non-residents: $100 per year. This is the most expensive option among the six.
Note: Cardholders from selected neighboring municipalities can also borrow books in Hamilton.
Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch (DR)
OSHAWA | McLaughlin Branch
Saving family memories
Gifted to the city in 1954 by R.S. McLaughlin, founder of General Motors of Canada, Oshawa’s main library is a historic building featuring Frank Lloyd Wright architectural influences.
Memory Lab: In the Local History Room, patrons can convert old photos, VHS tapes, vinyl records, and audio cassettes into digital formats.
Motor City history: The local collection features unique materials on the McLaughlin family and the history of General Motors of Canada.
Internet for those without:Connect Kits include a tablet and a Wi-Fi hotspot, available for six-week loans to residents without home internet.
Books and ideas for seniors: Every month, seniors can discover a new author, listen to a reading, and participate in a Q&A session.
The big book sale: The Friends of the Library organize an annual fall book sale to support the library.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Free membership eligibility: Anyone who lives, works, studies, or owns property in Oshawa or anywhere within the Region of Durham.
Non-residents: $40 per year. Does not include museum passes, Ontario Parks passes, or Wi-Fi hotspots.
Renewal: Memberships must be renewed every two years.
Aliston Beeton Seed Library (DR)
ALLISTON | New Tecumseth Public Library – Memorial Branch
A small library with a Nobel prize treasure
Located in a town of about 23,000 residents, the Alliston library proves you don’t have to be big to impress.
The legacy of insulin’s co-discoverer: In 1988, the library inherited letters, diaries, photographs, and personal items belonging to Sir Frederick Banting from his widow, including his pipes and eyeglasses. Today, the collection can be explored online through the Banting Digital project, which also includes Banting’s drawings and paintings.
Borrowing… cookware and ukuleles: The Library of Things in the New Tecumseth system includes Instant Pots, ukuleles, bongos, telescopes, VR headsets, sewing machines, meditation kits, and Ontario Parks passes.
Educational computers for kids: Donated in memory of two local children, these stations feature educational games focused on reading and math.
English conversation: An ESL Conversation Circle for non-native English speakers.
Books at the potato festival: The library sells donated books during the annual Alliston Potato Festival in August.
Useful Information
Address: 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston. Contact: 705-435-5651.
Hours (subject to confirmation): Monday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday to Thursday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; closed on weekends.
Free membership eligibility: Anyone who lives or pays taxes in New Tecumseth, as well as the municipalities of Adjala-Tosorontio, Mono, and Mulmur. Free membership is also extended through reciprocal agreements to residents of Bradford-West Gwillimbury, Caledon, Essa, Innisfil, and King Township.
Non-residents: $30 per year. The lowest fee for non-residents among the six libraries.
How to sign up: Bring a document showing your current address (driver’s license, health card, utility bill, etc.). Applicants under 16 require a parent’s signature.
Autumn has arrived gently, the leaves are starting to change color, and the days are growing shorter. And it is precisely now, when you crave a good book and a warm corner, that I come to talk to you about libraries.
I confess: for a long time, I too thought a library was a quiet place, filled with bookshelves and someone telling us to “shh!”. Well, think again. Today’s municipal libraries are anything but that.
Right around us, you can check out a ukulele, a telescope, an electric cooker, or a museum pass. You can record a podcast, 3D print an object, learn how to cook, digitize old VHS wedding tapes, or even get free legal advice. In Hamilton, there is a seed library; in Alliston, they keep the letters and eyeglasses of Sir Frederick Banting, the “father” of insulin.
And what about technology? Libraries didn’t run away from Artificial Intelligence; they embraced it. They teach how to use it wisely, lend laptops and internet access to those who don’t have it at home, and help older generations overcome their fear of smartphones. In Mississauga, more than half of those using these services say the library is the only place where they have access to this technology. In Toronto, 83% of those who used them improved their employability. Now that is a true public service.
For families, it is a real treasure. And at a time when everything costs an arm and a leg, a free treasure! Storytime for babies, coding and robotics clubs, youth spaces with snacks included, games, movies, and streaming platforms—all with a simple card. In Brampton, just living in Ontario is enough to get one without paying a single cent.
But perhaps the most important thing isn’t what you take home. It’s what you find inside: a place where no one forces you to buy anything, where a grandfather, a granddaughter, and a neighbor who just arrived in Canada sit at the same table. In times of screens, loneliness, and misinformation, that is no small thing.
So, I leave you with a challenge: if you haven’t stepped into a library in a few years, pay one a visit. Take the kids, take your parents, take your curiosity. I guarantee you’ll leave surprised—and, who knows, maybe with a ukulele under your arm.
It is what it is, and it will always be worth what it’s worth.
Today, the traditional image of a library with thousands of books, high shelves filled with history and stories, is far removed from reality. In fact, this is a reductive view, because the function of this type of public space is now far more comprehensive. Especially in a multicultural and fast-growing city like Toronto, where free public spaces are increasingly rare, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) has become a true meeting point filled with past, present, and future. Indeed, any regular user can attest that, today, a library is essentially bursting with life.
The numbers speak for themselves. With 100 branches spread across the city, TPL is the largest and busiest public library system in North America. In the last year alone, it welcomed over 14 million in-person visits, and eight in ten Toronto residents use the library—whether to study, work, look for a job, learn something new, or simply have a welcoming place to be.
But what can actually be found in a library today? Far more than one might imagine. Beyond books—both physical and digital—TPL offers free internet access and computers, training in digital skills and Artificial Intelligence, 3D printers, recording studios, and even a musical instrument lending library. There are dedicated spaces for children and teenagers, support for job seekers and small businesses, and initiatives that help residents participate in an informed way in the city’s democratic life.
In an era marked by loneliness, polarization, and misinformation, the library also assumes an essential civic role: bringing people together, promoting access to trusted information, and building bridges between different perspectives.
We spoke with Toronto’s City Librarian, Moe Hosseini-Ara, to understand how the library has reinvented itself, what impact it has on the lives of those who visit, and what might surprise those who haven’t been back in a while.
Milénio Stadium:For those who don’t know, how would you describe the Toronto Public Library and the role it plays in city life today?
Moe Hosseini Ara (DR)
Moe Hosseini-Ara: Eight in ten Toronto residents use their library as a place to work or study, borrow a book, attend a program, look for a job, develop skills, or simply to have somewhere to go.
As the city grows, so does the need for shared spaces, trusted information, and human connection. The Toronto Public Library (TPL) has become essential civic infrastructure.
TPL connects people to resources and opportunities through a trusted network of 100 branches, expert staff, and an extensive offering of online services. We are the largest and busiest public library system in North America.
MS: What role do TPL branches play as community gathering spaces?
MHA: TPL offers something increasingly rare: a free, welcoming public space where no purchase is required.
Our 100 branches across the city are vital community hubs that support individual and community resilience.
In the last year alone, TPL branches recorded over 14 million in-person visits, and our website (tpl.ca) had more than 32 million visits.
MS: In a fast-changing world, especially with the rise of Artificial Intelligence, how does TPL help residents keep up with these changes?
MHA: From early literacy to Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, TPL offers free lifelong learning opportunities for every stage of life, helping Toronto residents build the knowledge, digital skills, and confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world, while helping close the digital divide.
The impact is real: 83% of users who accessed TPL’s technology services reported improving their employable skills or achieving career goals.
MS: We live in times marked by loneliness, polarization, and misinformation. What contribution can a public library make to bring people closer together and strengthen democratic life?
MHA: In an era of rising isolation, loneliness, and polarization, TPL is the gathering spot where Toronto residents come together, connect with one another, learn to combat misinformation, and engage with perspectives beyond their own.
This is a role valued by the public: 93% of Toronto residents agree that public libraries are an important resource for the community.
MS: Many people still associate libraries solely with books. Which TPL services tend to surprise those who discover them for the first time?
MHA: There are services people might not realize we offer… while books, both physical and digital, remain our core foundation, our free services go far beyond that. Many people may not know that we offer:
Free internet access, computers, and printers;
Help with tech and digital literacy, including AI upskilling (note: we have an AI policy that guides our staff toward the safe, responsible, ethical, and effective use of AI tools);
Virtual interview rooms for job seekers, 3D printers, Adobe Creative Suite, and recording studios;
Musical Instrument Lending Library;
Programs for children, English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, job seekers, and small businesses;
After-school clubs for children, featuring free activities like hands-on projects, coding, and robotics workshops;
Youth Hubs—welcoming spaces for teenagers after school and during the summer, always staffed with support teams. Free, nutritious daily snacks are provided;
We are also gearing up for the municipal election with our Celebrate Democracy initiative, which provides reliable, accessible resources to help residents understand key issues, learn about candidates, and actively participate in the process;
Our popular tpl:map passes, which offer free access to Toronto’s arts, cultural experiences, and attractions.
The services mentioned here are just a small sample. Anyone who hasn’t visited the library in a while might be surprised by everything they will discover!
Hazel McCallion Central Library in Mississauga (Adam Pulicicchio)
With 18 libraries spread across the city, including the renovated Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga offers its residents multiple free services that are essential in building a better-informed community. Beyond providing traditional access to reading material, today’s libraries allow visitors to borrow musical instruments, sports kits, carbon dioxide detectors, or museum passes. It is also possible to 3D print an object, record a song, cook in a community kitchen, or take home a laptop and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
In a diverse and fast-growing city like Mississauga, the public library has transformed into a true community hub: a place where people of all ages and backgrounds gather to study, learn, create, and socialize without having to pay a dime. In a climate where the cost of living weighs heavily on so many family budgets, the library provides free services that would otherwise be inaccessible to many—from streaming platforms and online courses to digital newspapers and creative software tools.
Technology has been a major priority. According to a recent survey, more than half of the users of the library’s tech services state that this is their only way to access these tools, highlighting the vital role the institution plays in bridging the digital divide.
However, the library does not stop at offering resources. It also provides guidance, family programs, partnerships with community organizations, and social spaces that help combat social isolation.
To better understand how the library has reinvented itself and what it has to offer families and the broader community, we spoke with Irene McCutcheon, Senior Communications Advisor for the City of Mississauga.
Milénio Stadium: Beyond borrowing books, what services does the library currently offer that the public might not be aware of? Which of these services has grown the most in recent years?
Irene McCutcheon (DR)
Irene McCutcheon: Many residents might be surprised to discover the variety of items they can borrow from the Mississauga Library of Things, such as game and sports kits, carbon dioxide detectors, musical instruments, park passes, and museum passes. One of the areas of largest growth in recent years has been the technology available to patrons—such as portable Wi-Fi hotspots, printers, photocopiers, and makerspaces equipped with 3D printers and music recording equipment. And for those looking to save money, residents can check out movies and video games, as well as access free streaming services with their library card.
MS: If you had to describe the public library to someone who only associates it with “a place for books,” how would you describe it?
IM: A public library is so much more than books on shelves. It is a community hub where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to socialize, study, and explore. It is a welcoming space where residents can participate in programs for all ages, study, meet up, and discover new interests. It is one of the few spaces where everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, or abilities, at no cost at all.
MS: What concrete changes have you made recently to keep up with technological evolution (such as Artificial Intelligence)? Are there concerns or red lines in this process?
IM: The library has made significant investments in technology to support how residents learn, create, and access information. We provide free Wi-Fi access, laptop and tablet loans, self-service checkout and return systems, and makerspaces equipped with various technologies, like 3D printing and sewing machines. These services give residents access to the technology they need at a low cost. In fact, a recent user survey revealed that 56% of respondents who use these library services say it is their only way to access this technology. As technology evolves, the library’s focus remains on providing access to learning and skill development so that patrons can use these tools effectively.
MS: In an era when information is just a click away, what do you do to ensure people still have reasons to visit the library, either in person or online? What recent initiative do you consider to have been most successful in attracting new audiences?
IM: Libraries offer much more than access to information. The Mississauga Library offers experiences, guidance, and a sense of social connection that help residents develop skills, connect with the community, and explore their interests. Patrons can participate in in-person programs and events, as well as access services that would otherwise be expensive, such as creative software, 3D printers, and sound and video recording equipment. The Hazel McCallion Central Library features a kitchen for cooking and nutrition programs, as well as a games room and other facilities that can be booked for free.
Library staff are also available to help residents navigate existing services, find materials, and build their skills. As for the online experience, the library provides free access to learning and entertainment services that would otherwise require a paid subscription. This includes LinkedIn Learning, The New York Times, PressReader, Ancestry, e-books, and streaming platforms for music and movies.
MS: What concrete benefits can a family with children get from the library today that they couldn’t ten or twenty years ago? Are there programs specifically designed to reduce costs or social isolation for families?
IM: The modern library is a center for community development, outreach, and programming for people of all ages and backgrounds. Families can participate in free programs, access community services, and engage in activities that help them learn, grow, and build connections. For budget-conscious families, the library offers free access to a wide variety of activities and materials, such as streaming services and games, children’s activities, passes to local attractions, drop-in social gatherings, book clubs, safety equipment, and language learning programs.
Through partnerships with local non-profit organizations, the library also provides outreach services, community development, and educational programs. These programs help reduce social isolation by giving residents a space to meet others, learn new skills, and build community. One of the most significant changes in recent years has been the expansion of technology available at the library—such as laptop loans, makerspaces, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other services that support skill development and help lower the cost of access.
Xi Jinping alla Casa Bianca: «La trappola di Tucidide può essere superata». Mentre Washington e Pechino trattano su dazi, chip e Taiwan, Mosca esce dal voto per la Duma con la maggioranza più ampia della sua storia e l’Europa racconta di essere bersaglio di un allarme droni che nessuno conferma. Chi ha paura di chi, e chi decide mentre gli altri hanno paura? A Levante questa sera, giovedì 24 settembre 2026, alle 19, Margherita Furlan dialoga con Alberto Bradanini, già ambasciatore d’Italia a Pechino, e con Aleksandr Ibragimov, in diretta da Mosca, sulla stessa scena vista da due finestre: la trattativa tra le due grandi potenze e la paura che ne resta fuori. Affrontiamo insieme: Xi da Trump: che cosa vuole la Cina, che cosa vogliono gli Stati Uniti Gli amministratori delegati di Nvidia, OpenAI, JPMorgan e Qualcomm alla cena di Stato: la tavola dice più del comunicato Tregua commerciale prorogata, Board of Trade, terre rare e soia Taiwan e il comunicato del 1982: fin dove arriva la trattativa La legge Graham: dazi fino al 100% su chi compra petrolio russo, sei giorni prima del vertice La Duma dei 355 seggi: un Putin più forte e che cosa ne fa con l’Europa Il caso El Mundo: droni dal mare contro Italia, Francia e Spagna? Crosetto: nessuna conferma L’Italia e l’Europa fuori dalla stanza dove si decide Tucidide, Allison e la domanda del titolo: la trappola si può davvero superare? I LIBRI DEGLI OSPITI Alberto Bradanini: Cina. Dall’umanesimo di Nenni alle sfide di un mondo multipolare (Anteo, 2023) Alberto Bradanini: Cina. L’irresistibile ascesa (Sandro Teti, 2022) Alberto Bradanini: Oltre la Grande Muraglia (Bocconi, 2018) GLI OSPITI Alberto Bradanini, diplomatico, già ambasciatore d’Italia nella Repubblica Popolare Cinese e in Iran Aleksandr Ibragimov, rettore della Scuola del Buon Senso, PhD in scienze filologiche; linguista, psicologo, scrittore, sceneggiatore; membro dell’Unione degli Scrittori Russi. La voce dall’interno del mondo russo SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Per donazioni: IBAN: IT63P0326822300052392596590 Intestato a: La Casa del Sole Edizioni Causale: Donazione Casa del Sole TV Membership YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CasadelSoleT… Analista Multipolare €5/mese Inviato della Verità €15/mese Architetto del Futuro €25/mese I LIBRI DI MARGHERITA FURLAN BRICS Scacco Matto (disponibile in italiano, inglese, russo) SEGUI CASA DEL SOLE TV YouTube: @CasadelSoleTVChannel #Levante#CasadelSoleTV#MargheritaFurlan#Geopolitica#Multipolarismo#TrappolaDiTucidide#XiJinping#Trump#Cina#Russia#Duma#AlbertoBradanini
Commercial biotech research in microgravity got another boost by the expansion of an agreement between Exobiosphere and Voyager Technologies. Two additional research campaigns will be carried out aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Exobiosphere’s Orbital High-Throughput Screening in Microgravity (OHTS) platform is a mid-deck-locker-class system for automated drug screening. The OHTS is scheduled for installation […]
The Donald pulled no punches at the UN today. It was all hell and brimstone on the Iranian War file. Once again, and perhaps for the 15th time, he promised to “annihilate” a nation that arose originally upwards of 2,700 years ago: I have a big decision to make. Will a deal be made with […]
A Levante questa sera, 23 settembre 2026, analizziamo una una settimana che rimescola le carte dell’ordine mondiale: Xi Jinping a Washington per la prima visita di Stato dopo undici anni, un’Assemblea Generale dell’ONU segnata dai visti negati e un Golfo Persico in piena trasformazione. Affrontiamo insieme: Xi alla Casa Bianca: dazi, dollaro, tecnologia e la partita a tre con Mosca BRICS di Nuova Delhi: la condanna delle sanzioni unilaterali e degli attacchi all’Iran ONU sotto ricatto: Abbas escluso, delegazione e stampa iraniane limitate Hormuz, Golfo Persico e la militarizzazione del Mediterraneo Duma russa, scossone in Germania, midterm americane in vista Fronte ucraino: attacchi incrociati, avanzata russa, ipotesi di un nuovo vertice Trump-Putin GLI OSPITI Alessandro Volpi, storico ed economista, Università di Pisa Antonio Mazzeo, giornalista d’inchiesta, esperto di basi militari e militarizzazione Stefano Orsi, analista militare del conflitto russo-ucraino Jeff Hoffman alla conduzione LIBRI DEGLI OSPITI Alessandro Volpi, La guerra della finanza. Trump e la fine del capitalismo globale, Laterza, 2025 Alessandro Volpi, I padroni del mondo. Come i fondi finanziari stanno distruggendo il mercato e la democrazia, Laterza, 2024 Alessandro Volpi, Prezzi alle stelle. Non è inflazione, è speculazione, Laterza, 2023 Antonio Mazzeo, La scuola va alla guerra. Inchiesta sulla militarizzazione dell’istruzione in Italia, Manifestolibri, 2024. Antonio Mazzeo, Il MUOStro di Niscemi, Editpress, 2013. Antonio Mazzeo, I padrini del ponte. Affari di mafia sullo Stretto di Messina, Edizioni Alegre, 2010. Mi chiamo Handalino Miranda editrice Milano 2026 SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Per donazioni: IBAN: IT63P0326822300052392596590 Intestato a: La Casa del Sole Edizioni Causale: Donazione Casa del Sole TV Membership YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CasadelSoleT… Analista Multipolare €5/mese Inviato della Verità €15/mese Architetto del Futuro €25/mese Iscriviti e attiva la campanella: Levante va in onda dal lunedì al venerdì alle 19.00 #Levante#CasadelSoleTV#JeffHoffman#Geopolitica#Multipolarismo#XiJinping#BRICS#ONU#Hormuz#Iran#Palestina#Ucraina#Russia#Germania#Midterm#AlessandroVolpi#AntonioMazzeo#StefanoOrsi
No need for a quick spray of Windex to get a clear view of this situation. There’s a growing need for windows for rubbernecking space travelers, be it from suborbital hops, stays in Earth orbit and far-flung sojourns to the moon and beyond. Retrofire back decades ago when the first Mercury space capsule offered a […]
Trump non fa la pace, la prezza: all’Iran la promette per il giorno dopo il voto di novembre, a Kiev impone una tregua che serve al gasolio americano, a Riyadh incassa senza sparare un colpo mentre a Gaza la pace è quella di un’Assemblea dove Netanyahu entra e Abbas resta fuori. A Levante questa sera, martedì 22 settembre 2026, Margherita Furlan dialoga con Moni Ovadia, attore, drammaturgo e scrittore, Francesco Dall’Aglio, storico e analista di politica internazionale, e Gianmarco Pisa, ricercatore per la pace e operatore dei Corpi civili di pace. Dal podio dell’ONU Trump ha detto tre cose in un’ora: con l’Iran «o si fa un accordo o dovrò distruggerli», ma l’intesa arriva «dopo le elezioni di metà mandato»; con l’Ucraina «una soluzione più rapida di quanto la gente possa pensare», e mentre siamo in diretta riceve Zelensky per imporgli una tregua energetica con il gasolio americano a 6,51 dollari al gallone; in Groenlandia due basi e il «controllo permanente sulla sicurezza». Nelle stesse ore l’Arabia Saudita riaccende l’oleodotto verso il Mar Rosso e aggira Hormuz, il Brent scende sotto i cento dollari, Teheran offre di riaprire lo Stretto in sette giorni. Affrontiamo insieme: L’Assemblea generale su invito: Abbas senza visto per il secondo anno, Netanyahu con un mandato d’arresto in tasca e la porta spalancata, lo scontro con il sindaco Mamdani AIPAC che raddoppia i milioni per le elezioni di metà mandato mentre il consenso vacilla, e le sanzioni americane in arrivo contro la Corte penale internazionale Riyadh e la lezione di Mattei rovesciata: chi controlla il tubo negozia da una posizione diversa da chi controlla solo il pozzo. La Petroline riaperta, i barili europei dirottati in Asia, l’uscita silenziosa da mBridge La tregua energetica fra Kiev e Mosca: una pausa per le città ucraine o per il gasolio americano prima del voto? L’Italia che firma con Rubio sui minerali critici, abborda la flotta ombra a sud della Sicilia e paga il petrolio che il Golfo decide di venderle Resta un diritto internazionale o solo la sua liturgia? Guterres, il relatore ONU sui 223 morti nei Caraibi, la Siria dei depositi che saltano LIBRI DEGLI OSPITI Moni Ovadia, Un ebreo contro, Edizioni Gruppo Abele, 2021. Francesco Dall’Aglio (con Carlo Ziviello), Oppenheimer, Putin e altre storie sulla bomba, ad est dell’equatore, 2023. Gianmarco Pisa, Fare pace, costruire società, Multimage. Gianmarco Pisa, Di terra e di pietra, Multimage. Gianmarco Pisa, Paesaggi kosovari 1998-2018, Multimage. SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Esiste perché esistete voi. Per donazioni: IBAN: IT63P0326822300052392596590 Intestato a: La Casa del Sole Edizioni Causale: Donazione Casa del Sole TV Membership YouTube: / @casadelsoletvchannel Analista Multipolare €5/mese Inviato della Verità €15/mese Architetto del Futuro €25/mese I LIBRI DI MARGHERITA FURLAN BRICS Scacco Matto (disponibile in italiano, inglese, russo) SEGUI CASA DEL SOLE TV YouTube: @CasadelSoleTVChannel Iscrivetevi, attivate la campanella, sostenete Casa del Sole TV. È grazie a voi che siamo qui ogni sera. #Levante#CasadelSoleTV#MargheritaFurlan#Geopolitica#Multipolarismo#Trump#ONU#Zelensky#Hormuz#ArabiaSaudita#Palestina#MoniOvadia#FrancescoDallAglio#GianmarcoPisa
The development of China’s Moon-landing spacesuit Wangyu, meaning “gazing into the cosmos,” is progressing smoothly, with dozens of key technologies now in place, said Zhang Wanxin, an expert at the Astronaut Center of China, at an aerospace medical engineering conference in Tianjin. Since suit development began in 2020, efforts on Wangyu have focused on meeting […]
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover is examining wind-formed, long, narrow, large ripples, even performing a wheel scuff on top of an undisturbed ripple. Over the past several weeks, and after some 14 years exploring Gale Crater/Mt. Sharp, the Mars machinery has gained one kilometer of elevation since landing. Here are some recently taken images of its […]
La Germania punisce Merz e Mosca conferma Putin, ma la partita vera si gioca da mercoledì a Washington, dove Xi Jinping incontra Trump. Sotto, una crisi energetica che è ormai crisi di sistema. A Levante questa sera, lunedì 21 settembre 2026, alle ore 19, Margherita Furlan dialoga con Vincenzo Maddaloni, giornalista e scrittore, in collegamento da Berlino; Vincenzo Lorusso, giornalista, in collegamento da Mosca; Roberto Quaglia, scrittore. Germania: AfD primo partito in Meclemburgo-Pomerania, Berlino alla Linke, crollo della CDU. Merz: «Un disastro», ma resta al suo posto Russia: Russia Unita vince le elezioni per la Duma. Che cosa dice il voto visto da Mosca, e che cosa non dice Crisi energetica: sette mesi di guerra nel Golfo, petrolio sopra i 100 dollari, il conto che arriva a famiglie e imprese europee Crisi sistemica: quando bollette, debito e urne raccontano la stessa storia Xi Jinping da Trump: visita di Stato negli Stati Uniti dal 23 al 25 settembre. Commercio, tecnologia, sicurezza: chi tratta da posizione di forza? LIBRI DEGLI OSPITI Vincenzo Maddaloni, Incredibile. Bombe – Iran – USA. Tutti i rischi di una guerra nucleare, 2025 Vincenzo Maddaloni, Voglia di rivoluzione, Nexus, 2024 Vincenzo Lorusso, De russophobia, 2025 Roberto Quaglia, Guerra e pace e zombi, 2025 Roberto Quaglia, Il fondamentalismo hollywoodista, 2020 Roberto Quaglia, Il mito dell’11 settembre e l’opzione dottor Stranamore, 2006 IL LIBRO DI MARGHERITA FURLAN BRICS Scacco Matto, disponibile in italiano, inglese e russo SOSTIENI CASA DEL SOLE TV Casa del Sole TV è un progetto di giornalismo indipendente autofinanziato. Per sostenerci: IBAN: IT63P0326822300052392596590 Intestato a: La Casa del Sole Edizioni Causale: Donazione Casa del Sole TV Oppure attraverso le membership YouTube: / @casadelsoletvchannel Analista Multipolare €5 Inviato della Verità €15 Architetto del Futuro €25 Iscriviti al canale e attiva la campanella per non perdere le dirette, dal lunedì al venerdì alle 19 #Levante#Germania#Merz#Russia#Putin#Cina#XiJinping#Trump#crisienergetica#geopolitica
I hope you find yourselves in good spirits and in good health.
September has already passed its halfway mark, much like the phases of the moon in decreasing order to give way to month X. Thus the wind carries us along.
This week, I write to you off topic, as I will leave elections to the experts.
I tried to understand the state of the world in the 21st century, and what that really means for us as a Society.
The state of the world in the 21st century is marked by geopolitical transitions, accelerated technological advances, and global systemic crises. Analyses of this period, such as those discussed by specialists in reflections on the same subject, highlight profound transformations in sovereignty, the economy, and society. Namely:
Geopolitics and Global Power
Rise of new powers: China has consolidated itself as a central player and the world’s second largest economy, redefining the rules of multilateralism and challenging the traditional hegemony of the United States.
Russia and conflicts: Russia has emerged as an active military power, while the international system faces growing tensions and geopolitical instability.
Democratic erosion: Several democracies around the world face pressure from populist movements and authoritarian tendencies.
Technology and Infrastructure
Digital revolution and AI: Dominance in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence has become the new pillar of national sovereignty.
Innovation: This century has witnessed the democratization of smartphones, advances in private space exploration, and scientific milestones like the detection of the Higgs boson.
Global Crises and Challenges
Public health: The COVID 19 pandemic severely marked global health in the first half of the 2020s.
Socioeconomic tensions: Financial crises (such as 2008) and disputes over strategic resources, like rare earth minerals, shape global economic competition, not to add the measures and tariffs imposed by the “Madman” U.S. President, D “C” T. , (I leave the C to your discretion and mental capacity to describe), measures as I was saying that will erect high barriers not only for us (Canada), but for everyone as a global society.
It is what it is and will always be worth what it’s worth.
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La guerra ha conquistato il suo ultimo territorio: la nostra mente. A Levante questa sera, 28 settembre 2026, Margherita Furlan dialoga con il filosofo Michele Putrino e con il giornalista d’inchiesta Antonio Mazzeo sulle fabbriche di bot che ci fanno litigare sui social, sulla guerra cognitiva teorizzata dalla NATO e ora entrata nella Difesa italiana, e su come difendere l’unica cittadella che nessuno dovrebbe poterci togliere: il nostro giudizio. Affrontiamo insieme: 