"Bomb Threat Hoax Targets Reading Public Library's Pride Event"

Police responded to a bomb threat at Reading Public Library in Massachusetts, which was determined to be a hoax aimed at disrupting a scheduled Pride event. The library and Town Hall were evacuated, but the threat was deemed unfounded. Authorities condemned the act as an attempt to incite violence and hate, emphasizing the community's commitment to inclusivity. The incident is under investigation as a biased motivated crime, and the library will reopen for normal business hours.