Letters from an American – October 1, 2025 – Heather Cox Richardson
Letters from an American, October 1, 2025 By Heather Cox Richardson, Oct 01, 2025 Last…
Day: October 1, 2025
Scary Stories for Brave Readers
October brings falling leaves, cozy sweaters, and the thrill of spooky stories in the dark. For many kids, this is the perfect season to explore a little fear in a safe, fun way. But how do we find just the right scare level for young readers? As librarians, parents, and caregivers, we know that not every child wants—or is ready for—truly frightening stories. At the same time, many children crave just a little shiver up their spine, the kind that makes reading thrilling without keeping them awake all night. Finding that balance can be tricky, but it’s also part of the fun. My own love of horror began with the classics—Goosebumps by R.L. Stine and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. Those books offered just the right mix of chills and excitement, sparking a lifelong fascination with spooky tales. Now, as a librarian, I get to…
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Grand Island Public Library to host 2025 Community Art Show | Central Nebraska Today
GRAND ISLAND – The Grand Island Public Library is pleased to announce the 2025 Community… Read original article: Read More
Trump On Shutdown: “There Could Be Firings”
Right now, neither chamber of Congress is in session, meaning that tonight there remains no clear path out of this partial federal government shutdown. No negotiations that CNN knows of between party leaders and the White House are underway as the ripple affects of this shutdown are now starting to be felt across federal agencies in Washington.
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Right now, neither chamber of Congress is in session, meaning that tonight there remains no clear path out of this partial federal government shutdown. No negotiations that CNN knows of between party leaders and the White House are underway as the ripple affects of this shutdown are now starting to be felt across federal agencies in Washington.
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The Source with Kaitlan Collins
San Francisco street ambassador slain while confronting drug user by library – KRON4
He passed away in a hospital Tuesday. San Francisco Public Library is seen. (KRON4 Photo).… Read original article: Read More
Allerton Public Library to Host What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind’
Allerton Public Library is committed to providing educational, cultural, and leisure resources to the local… Read original article: Read More
Trump administration says it will cut $8 billion for climate projects in blue states, including California’s hydrogen hub
Russ Vought, director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, and a top Trump administration official, said the U.S. Department of Energy will cut funding for energy projects in 16 Democratic states.
These alien planets are astronomers’ favourites: here’s why
Nature, Published online: 02 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03220-3Space scientists look back on 30 years of exoplanet discoveries — from rows of massive ‘super-Earths‘ to worlds with perfectly synchronized orbits.
Scooped by a cupcake business: why we called our green-cement company Sublime Systems
Nature, Published online: 02 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02670-zChief executive and co-founder Leah Ellis browsed a rhyming dictionary before adapting a word that leapt out after discovering her first choice was already taken.
Memorable, distinctive, not too ‘sciencey’: why we named our biotech firm Anocca
Nature, Published online: 02 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02667-8Chief executive Reagan Jarvis describes the role a branding agency had in naming his technology company.
Exclusive: ex-CDC director talks about why she was fired
Nature, Published online: 02 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03179-1“I would never do that, as a scientist,” Susan Monarez says of being asked to approve changes to vaccine recommendations without knowing the details.
Jane Goodall’s legacy: three ways she changed science
Nature, Published online: 02 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03209-yThe primatologist challenged what it meant to be a scientist.
