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Daily News Lesson June 24 2026

Anthropic disables new AI model after White House security directive

Learn about the current challenges facing the U.S. government’s broad use of powerful yet largely unregulated AI models
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Daily News Lesson June 24 2026

Plagued by algae and peeling paint, reflecting pool set to undergo more repairs

Learn about the controversy surrounding repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America's 250th anniversary
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Daily News Lesson June 24 2026

How the Obama Presidential Center offers a new vision for presidential legacies

With his new Presidential Center in Chicago, Barack Obama is hoping to display a "vibrant, living celebration of community."
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Daily News Lesson June 23 2026

Shorts: Today's advice for America's founding fathers

Discuss what the founding fathers might do differently with the benefit of hindsight
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Daily News Lesson June 22 2026

Derrick Adams celebrates the joy of the Black American experience through art

Derrick Adams's artworks share the joys that come from the Black American experience
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Lesson Plan June 22 2026

Lesson plan: America plays host for the 2026 World Cup

Discuss the role of the U.S. in hosting the World Cup, and how the tournament might be improved
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Lesson Plan June 19 2026

Lesson plan: History of Juneteenth and why it became a national holiday

Explore the significance of Juneteenth and the value of making it a national holiday
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Daily News Lesson June 18 2026

U.S. officials reveal key terms of agreement to end Iran war

The parties seem to be inching closer to a peace deal, but sticking points remain
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Daily News Lesson June 17 2026

Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms

Examine Pew’s survey on types of voters and analyze differences across key political demographic groups
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Daily News Lesson June 15 2026

How the loss of USAID has weakened the fight against Ebola

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo discusses whether strong action needs to be taken in order before the outbreak expands
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