Day: December 7, 2025

The article linked below was recently published by Insights. Title The Importance of Inclusive and Balanced Collections in Libraries and Archives Author Gali Halevi CLOCKSS Source Insights Vol. 38, 2025 DOI: 10.1629/uksg.701 Abstract This article examines the differences in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts between library collection development and archival practices, highlighting the unique

The article linked below was recently published by Insights. Title The Importance of Inclusive and Balanced Collections in Libraries and Archives Author Gali Halevi CLOCKSS Source Insights Vol. 38, 2025 DOI: 10.1629/uksg.701 Abstract This article examines the differences in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts between library collection development and archival practices, highlighting the unique

As a school librarian who teaches 23 classes each week from PreK3 through 5th grade, finding the perfect read aloud book that can be used for every single class is something to celebrate. When I came across Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharperson and Dan Santat in the “new releases” on Sora, I clicked through it, and was immediately drawn in. Even as fun and engaging as I, a librarian, found it, I could not have imagined how much each and every one of my classes would enjoy the book. I was able to come up with two distinct projects for my classes using this one book, and each one kept my students engaged with the AASL standards and laughing.  Don’t Trust Fish is a picture book that is full of facts, which provides so much fodder for book discussion! The book begins with some simple facts and animal illustrations–cows,…
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US Senator Patty Murray condemned the Trump administration as she alleged ICE officers released an ‘attack dog’ on one of her constituents.

The owners of Gray’s Landing, the apartment building next to the ICE building in South Portland, along with seven of its residents, …

If carried out as described, the second strike may have violated international law by killing incapacitated enemy combatants. Our take: “War with …

Democratic governors who met over the weekend in Arizona say the party must focus on affordability in next year’s midterm elections.

“Only a short time after signing the Pardon, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that he will be ‘running’ for Congress again, in the Great State of …

Nature, Published online: 08 December 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03848-1A fired public-health official, a mosquito breeder and a baby with a smile seen around the world. These are just a few of the remarkable people chosen for Nature’s 10.

Nature, Published online: 08 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09995-9Publisher Correction: CRISPR activation for SCN2A-related neurodevelopmental disorders

The Republican president might have expected the clemency to bolster the GOP’s narrow House majority heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

In 11 reported incidents, fire caused “three minor burn injuries and property damage totaling over $380000,” the recall alert explains.