Nation Oct 31 Halloween in the pandemic: Costumes and candy, at a distance By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press
Arts Sep 16 Halloween during a pandemic likely a mixed trick-or-treat bag this year So many people look forward to Halloween, but this year is going to be vastly different for many. Parents and governments are weighing whether door-to-door trick-or-treating can safely happen. By Leanne Italie, Associated Press
Making Sen$e Oct 29 Not all candy is candy, at least for tax purposes What's the difference between Hershey’s milk chocolate bars and Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme bars? In Illinois tax law, one of them is considered a candy and the other is not. By Hayes Holderness, The Conversation
Nation Oct 28 Debate erupts over Halloween costumes crossing racial lines The issue has reverberated across social media, from magazine articles about white children wearing Black Panther costumes to protests against costumes that perpetuate Native American stereotypes. By Terry Tang, Associated Press
Arts Oct 27 The 5 classic horror films you need to watch this Halloween Early films like the 1929 "Nosferatu" set the archetype for today's horror movies, said Jacob McMurray, curator for a new exhibit on horror cinema. These classics are guaranteed to send chills down your spine. By Alison Thoet
Oct 31 Watch 5:26 The nightmare zombie movie that started with a dream By PBS NewsHour Two years ago, two best friends with Down syndrome came up with an idea that would change their lives. With the dream of making a zombie movie, Sam Suchmann and Mattie Zufelt raised nearly $70,000 in a Kickstarter campaign, and… Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch 2:41 Debunking the myth of the vampire bat By PBS NewsHour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, vampire bats may be some of the spookiest species on earth. But the surprisingly social animals make sacrifices to save one another’s lives. We debunk some of the popular myths about these… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 1:49 James Bond inspires Dia de los Muertos parade in Mexico City By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Oct 28 7 things you didn’t know about vampire bats By Julia Griffin The vampire bat is hardly the agent-of-evil its association with Dracula would suggest. Continue reading
Nov 01 Airbnb contest winner spends Halloween night in Paris catacombs By Andrew Mach Brazilian Pedro Arruda had an unforgettable lodging experience over the weekend as the lucky winner of a Halloween contest sponsored by home-sharing company Airbnb. The prize? A sleepover in the bowels of Paris, inside the famous catacombs home to the… Continue reading