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There’s not much sunlight right now — the winter solstice is around the corner — which means bookworms across the region are flicking on their reading lights, pulling up their blankets and cracking open their books.
Winter book recommendations from Vermont Edition
A crack team of super readers from across the state recommend books to read and gift this season.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
There’s not much sunlight right now — the winter solstice is around the corner — which means bookworms across the region are flicking on their reading lights, pulling up their blankets and cracking open their books.
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Pity Keir Starmer – he’s the fall guy for a Labour right that’s ready to cast him aside | Owen Jones
Pity Keir Starmer – he’s the fall guy for a Labour right that’s ready to cast him aside | Owen Jones
The PM is the face of failure, but he is not solely responsible. As the Blairite ideologues mass behind Wes Streeting, we should hold them to account too, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
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December 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Pity Keir Starmer – he’s the fall guy for a Labour right that’s ready to cast him aside | Owen Jones
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FIFA held a draw to determine who all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting. Gillette Stadium will host seven matches.
From the U.S. fate to the group of death, here are 5 takeaways from the World Cup draw
FIFA held a draw to determine who all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting.
www.wbur.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
FIFA held a draw to determine who all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting. Gillette Stadium will host seven matches.
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Certain plants used in holiday decorations, like holly berries and mistletoe, can be toxic for kids and pets if they ingest them.
Which holiday plants are naughty or nice? Here's a list to keep kids and pets safe
Certain plants used in holiday decorations, like holly berries and mistletoe, can be toxic for kids and pets if they ingest them. Find out which alternatives look just as festive and are safe.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Certain plants used in holiday decorations, like holly berries and mistletoe, can be toxic for kids and pets if they ingest them.
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Netflix announced last week it plans to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Trump Says Netflix’s Combined Market Share With Warner Bros. ‘Could Be A Problem’
Netflix announced last week it plans to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Netflix announced last week it plans to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
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How do you take a big, energy-devouring college dorm and slash its climate emissions? Boston University's renovation of Warren Towers, home to 1,800 students, could be a model.
BU plots an eco-friendly glow-up for 1960s-era Warren Towers
Boston University's Warren Towers is the largest dorm in Massachusetts and one of the biggest in the country. Its three-and-a-half year, $550 million renovation will improve the living quarters and al...
www.wbur.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
How do you take a big, energy-devouring college dorm and slash its climate emissions? Boston University's renovation of Warren Towers, home to 1,800 students, could be a model.
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Vice President JD Vance has exaggerated the increase in home prices during President Joe Biden’s time in office and has misleadingly pointed to illegal immigration as a primary cause of a rise in prices.
www.factcheck.org/2025/12/vanc...
www.factcheck.org/2025/12/vanc...
Vance's Misleading Claims on Housing Prices and Illegal Immigration - FactCheck.org
Vice President JD Vance has exaggerated the increase in home prices during President Joe Biden’s time in office and has misleadingly pointed to illegal immigration as a primary cause of a rise in pric...
www.factcheck.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Vice President JD Vance has exaggerated the increase in home prices during President Joe Biden’s time in office and has misleadingly pointed to illegal immigration as a primary cause of a rise in prices.
www.factcheck.org/2025/12/vanc...
www.factcheck.org/2025/12/vanc...
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Essay: In my childhood home, we struggled, surviving on what other people didn’t want or need, writes Meaghan Shields. But my mom was the most generous person I knew. And that generosity extended to me — in the form of books.
There is more than books in my Little Free Library
In my childhood home, we struggled, surviving on what other people didn’t want or need, writes Meaghan Shields. But my mom was the most generous person I knew. And that generosity extended to me — in ...
www.wbur.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Essay: In my childhood home, we struggled, surviving on what other people didn’t want or need, writes Meaghan Shields. But my mom was the most generous person I knew. And that generosity extended to me — in the form of books.
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Vermont farmers, many of whom are self-employed, stand to be disproportionately impacted by the loss of federal COVID-era health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
Vermont farmers face another crisis: rising health care costs
When federal health care subsidies sunset, the state’s farmers will be hit particularly hard.
www.vermontpublic.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Vermont farmers, many of whom are self-employed, stand to be disproportionately impacted by the loss of federal COVID-era health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
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On this day in 2024, rebel forces in Syria toppled Bashar al-Assad. Our June documentary “Syria’s Detainee Files” investigated the Assad regime’s arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war with former prisoners and guards shedding new light on atrocities.
Syria's Detainee Files | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
Watch FRONTLINE's documentary investigating the Assad regime’s arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war.
www.pbs.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
On this day in 2024, rebel forces in Syria toppled Bashar al-Assad. Our June documentary “Syria’s Detainee Files” investigated the Assad regime’s arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war with former prisoners and guards shedding new light on atrocities.
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The Golden Globes, typically an indicator of which movies could win at the Academy Awards, will air in January.
Golden Globes Announce 2026 Nominations: Live Updates
The Golden Globes, typically an indicator of which movies could win at the Academy Awards, will air in January.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Golden Globes, typically an indicator of which movies could win at the Academy Awards, will air in January.
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Vaccine Panel, Voting to Change Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns, Shares Misleading Information
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December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Vaccine Panel, Voting to Change Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns, Shares Misleading Information
www.factcheck.org/2025/12/vacc...
www.factcheck.org/2025/12/vacc...
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A Louisiana immigration judge has granted bond to Bruna Ferreira, the 33-year-old Revere woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Mother of White House press secretary's nephew to be released on bond
A Louisiana immigration judge has granted bond to Bruna Ferreira, the 33-year-old Revere woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
www.wbur.org
December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A Louisiana immigration judge has granted bond to Bruna Ferreira, the 33-year-old Revere woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
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What are some challenges Syria has faced since former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted? FRONTLINE’s July documentary “Syria After Assad” examined the country’s uncertain future under jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmad al-Sharaa, his rise to power and the emerging threats to the country’s stability.
Syria After Assad | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
Watch FRONTLINE's documentary examining Syria’s uncertain future under jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmad al-Sharaa.
www.pbs.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
What are some challenges Syria has faced since former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted? FRONTLINE’s July documentary “Syria After Assad” examined the country’s uncertain future under jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmad al-Sharaa, his rise to power and the emerging threats to the country’s stability.
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This year has been a challenging one, but it’s not the end of the story.
Vermont Public here to stay, and with you by our side, so is the power of public media in Vermont.
Give today: vermontpublic.org/donate
Vermont Public here to stay, and with you by our side, so is the power of public media in Vermont.
Give today: vermontpublic.org/donate
December 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This year has been a challenging one, but it’s not the end of the story.
Vermont Public here to stay, and with you by our side, so is the power of public media in Vermont.
Give today: vermontpublic.org/donate
Vermont Public here to stay, and with you by our side, so is the power of public media in Vermont.
Give today: vermontpublic.org/donate
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Some news as I try to bring some order to all the different things I do:
American Conversations: Marc Elias
Hi Folks:
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Some news as I try to bring some order to all the different things I do:
