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Retirement is out of the question for Lynn Lee, 65 and laid off from a soybean plant. Now she is competing with a legion of other job seekers.
The Bruising Reality of Searching for a Job at 65
Lynn Lee bounced back with a new job after every previous layoff. Can she do it again?
on.wsj.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Retirement is out of the question for Lynn Lee, 65 and laid off from a soybean plant. Now she is competing with a legion of other job seekers.
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Dense fog advisory until 10am for all of middle TN.
December 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Dense fog advisory until 10am for all of middle TN.
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The personal and societal consequences of dyslexia can be catastrophic. At every grade level, dyslexic students are more likely to be suspended, expelled, or placed in juvenile detention. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Dyslexia and the Reading Wars
Proven methods for teaching the readers who struggle most have been known for decades. Why do we often fail to use them?
www.newyorker.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The personal and societal consequences of dyslexia can be catastrophic. At every grade level, dyslexic students are more likely to be suspended, expelled, or placed in juvenile detention. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Several state-approved textbook chapters, one board member argued, were inappropriate for students because they discussed “vaccines and polio,” had “an agenda out of the United Nations” and included “a perspective that humans are bad.”
Published April with @texastribune.org
Published April with @texastribune.org
A Texas School Board Cut State-Approved Textbook Chapters About Diversity. A Board Member Says Material Violated the Law
The decision to strip chapters from books that had already won the approval of the state’s Republican-controlled board of education represents an escalation in how local school boards run by ideologic...
www.propublica.org
December 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Several state-approved textbook chapters, one board member argued, were inappropriate for students because they discussed “vaccines and polio,” had “an agenda out of the United Nations” and included “a perspective that humans are bad.”
Published April with @texastribune.org
Published April with @texastribune.org
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✨🎄Merry Christmas🎄✨
Today’s selection is Christmas Is a Time of Giving by Joan Walsh Anglund, published in 1961 by Harcourt, Brace & World in New York.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday!
Melissa, Distinctive Collections Library Assistant
tinyurl.com/39jnwubx
Today’s selection is Christmas Is a Time of Giving by Joan Walsh Anglund, published in 1961 by Harcourt, Brace & World in New York.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday!
Melissa, Distinctive Collections Library Assistant
tinyurl.com/39jnwubx
December 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
✨🎄Merry Christmas🎄✨
Today’s selection is Christmas Is a Time of Giving by Joan Walsh Anglund, published in 1961 by Harcourt, Brace & World in New York.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday!
Melissa, Distinctive Collections Library Assistant
tinyurl.com/39jnwubx
Today’s selection is Christmas Is a Time of Giving by Joan Walsh Anglund, published in 1961 by Harcourt, Brace & World in New York.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday!
Melissa, Distinctive Collections Library Assistant
tinyurl.com/39jnwubx
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December 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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What could go wrong?
Christian "TheoBros" are building a tech utopia in Appalachia
What could go wrong?
www.motherjones.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
What could go wrong?
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New nonfiction and fiction titles we loved, plus some older ones that were just right for the moment.
The 24 best books we read in 2025
New nonfiction and fiction titles we loved, plus some older ones that were just right for the moment.
www.motherjones.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
New nonfiction and fiction titles we loved, plus some older ones that were just right for the moment.
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The Trump administration is pushing to expand grazing on public lands while reducing its already low cost, under the false premise that it will fill America’s coffers.
Wealthy ranchers are profiting — at the expense of taxpayers.
With @highcountrynews.org
Wealthy ranchers are profiting — at the expense of taxpayers.
With @highcountrynews.org
Wealthy Ranchers Profit From Public Lands. Taxpayers Pick Up the Tab.
A ProPublica and High Country News investigation found that government programs supporting grazing on public lands prop up a wealthy few while harming the environment. The Trump administration is supe...
www.propublica.org
December 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Trump administration is pushing to expand grazing on public lands while reducing its already low cost, under the false premise that it will fill America’s coffers.
Wealthy ranchers are profiting — at the expense of taxpayers.
With @highcountrynews.org
Wealthy ranchers are profiting — at the expense of taxpayers.
With @highcountrynews.org
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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year.
Five organizations invested in the freedom to read highlight what's happened in the world of book censorship in 2025.
bookriot.com/book-censors...
Five organizations invested in the freedom to read highlight what's happened in the world of book censorship in 2025.
bookriot.com/book-censors...
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year
What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
bookriot.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year.
Five organizations invested in the freedom to read highlight what's happened in the world of book censorship in 2025.
bookriot.com/book-censors...
Five organizations invested in the freedom to read highlight what's happened in the world of book censorship in 2025.
bookriot.com/book-censors...
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If you live in one of the TWENTY-ONE (WTAF) states who want to tell you what you can and cannot read by banning library books, call your attorney general. Talking points for calling are in this post. This is disturbing. Get mad. Get loud. Don't let up.
This week, we learned 21 states are eager to dismantle your First Amendment Rights.
It should be bigger news.
Here's the story, and here's what you can be doing about it. These are YOUR RIGHTS that the states want to steal from you.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
It should be bigger news.
Here's the story, and here's what you can be doing about it. These are YOUR RIGHTS that the states want to steal from you.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
The Blueprint of Censorship In 2026 Is Florida, Right Now
This week, we learned 21 states are eager to dismantle your First Amendment Rights. It should be bigger news.
buttondown.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
If you live in one of the TWENTY-ONE (WTAF) states who want to tell you what you can and cannot read by banning library books, call your attorney general. Talking points for calling are in this post. This is disturbing. Get mad. Get loud. Don't let up.
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Hannah Goldfield shares her favorite cookbooks of the year, from a celebration of the miraculous date to a collection of quintessential American food. www.newyorker.com/culture/2025...
Ten of My Favorite Cookbooks of 2025
The year’s best culinary titles include a food history of the United States, a guide to being an excellent dinner-party guest, and a collection of recipes that people decided to take to their graves.
www.newyorker.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Hannah Goldfield shares her favorite cookbooks of the year, from a celebration of the miraculous date to a collection of quintessential American food. www.newyorker.com/culture/2025...
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If you have kids in your life who are ready to broaden their book horizons we have recommendations for you! Here you'll find tried-and-true picture books, chapter books, and YA, all published in 2025.
From toddlers to teens, here's your one-stop shop for young readers
If you have kids in your life who are ready to broaden their book horizons we have recommendations for you! Here you'll find tried-and-true picture books, chapter books, and YA, all published in 2025.
n.pr
December 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
If you have kids in your life who are ready to broaden their book horizons we have recommendations for you! Here you'll find tried-and-true picture books, chapter books, and YA, all published in 2025.
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"I've got a terrible cold this week and so my husband went out and bought all the ingredients and made this for me yesterday. I brought a Thermos of it to work with me — what a wonderful soothing soup to sip through the morning."
Cold Cure Soup Recipe
This soup started life as quite a different thing I'd made a traditional Persian chicken, cinnamon and Seville-orange stew and realized that it was the scented broth I loved the most So I cut to the chase
nyti.ms
December 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
"I've got a terrible cold this week and so my husband went out and bought all the ingredients and made this for me yesterday. I brought a Thermos of it to work with me — what a wonderful soothing soup to sip through the morning."
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“Beyond an ethical obligation to the people that work for them, companies might also consider their financial imperative to care about food insecurity,” writes Bailey Bigelow in an op-ed.
Voices: Food insecurity is bad for business. Here’s how Utah employers can help.
“Beyond an ethical obligation to the people that work for them, companies might also consider their financial imperative to care about food insecurity,” writes Bailey Bigelow in an op-ed.
www.sltrib.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“Beyond an ethical obligation to the people that work for them, companies might also consider their financial imperative to care about food insecurity,” writes Bailey Bigelow in an op-ed.
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If you see a specific area that is flooding, please report that using #tSpotter...of course after making sure you're not driving into it or something.
December 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
If you see a specific area that is flooding, please report that using #tSpotter...of course after making sure you're not driving into it or something.
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“That’s not how marriage should be treated. It should be honored and celebrated. Not: You’re going to risk your life if you do this.”
A federal judge nominee said disabled people shouldn’t be wed. In fact, many can’t.
Marriage often nullifies the government benefits they need to get by.
www.motherjones.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“That’s not how marriage should be treated. It should be honored and celebrated. Not: You’re going to risk your life if you do this.”
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7:15p/ After this line passes on thru, we'll be good for the rest of the night. You may have to go looking for your inflatable Santa though. Our live coverage continues here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih9H...
December 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
7:15p/ After this line passes on thru, we'll be good for the rest of the night. You may have to go looking for your inflatable Santa though. Our live coverage continues here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih9H...
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Richland Creek has crested about 6 inches below flood stage in Belle Meade. Creeks will run high for a few hours. Give them some space.
December 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Richland Creek has crested about 6 inches below flood stage in Belle Meade. Creeks will run high for a few hours. Give them some space.
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Rainy morning. More rain and gusty wind later. More in the blog later. Radar at 7am.
December 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Rainy morning. More rain and gusty wind later. More in the blog later. Radar at 7am.
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Happy Hanukkah! Here are book recommendations to last you (at least!) eight days and nights.
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
n.pr
December 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy Hanukkah! Here are book recommendations to last you (at least!) eight days and nights.
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This brutal mosquito-borne disease may have a cure, but there's a catch [via @vox.com]
This brutal mosquito-borne disease may have a cure, but there's a catch
No one wants to make it.
www.motherjones.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This brutal mosquito-borne disease may have a cure, but there's a catch [via @vox.com]
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Apple Confirms iPhone Decision—You Must Upgrade iOS 18 To iOS 26.2 Now
Apple Confirms iPhone Decision—You Must Upgrade iOS 18 To iOS 26.2 Now
Apple issues an upgrade now warning to millions of iPhone users. iOS 18.7.3 is not available.
www.forbes.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Apple Confirms iPhone Decision—You Must Upgrade iOS 18 To iOS 26.2 Now
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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, & Successes Over The Year.
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year
What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
bookriot.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, & Successes Over The Year.
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social
bookriot.com/book-censors...
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Earl Wisener hoped VA benefits would help ease the financial and caretaking burdens of numerous ailments, but his claim was denied because proof of his honorable discharge was among the military records destroyed in an archives fire in 1973. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
96-year-old Army, Air Force veteran appeals VA claim stymied by missing records
Earl Wisener’s claim for VA benefits was denied because proof of his honorable discharge was among the military records destroyed in an archives fire in 1973.
www.stripes.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Earl Wisener hoped VA benefits would help ease the financial and caretaking burdens of numerous ailments, but his claim was denied because proof of his honorable discharge was among the military records destroyed in an archives fire in 1973. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)