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Pope Francis waves during his "Urbi et Orbi" address from a balcony in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican
Daily News Lesson April 22 2025

A look at Pope Francis' legacy and focus on social justice

Learn why Pope Francis was overwhelmingly popular among majority of Catholics
FILE PHOTO: Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang
Daily News Lesson April 16 2025

China cuts exports of vital rare earth minerals as trade war with U.S. intensifies

Learn how the restriction of rare earth exports to the US from China affects both countries
FILE PHOTO: Cargo ship at the port of Oakland, California
Daily News Lesson April 09 2025

How businesses are dealing with the impacts of tariffs

Learn how small businesses are making sense of the Trump administration's shifting tariff policies
Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York
Daily News Lesson April 04 2025

How Trump’s sweeping new tariffs could shake up U.S. and global economies

Discuss how President Trump's trade barriers will affect markets in the U.S. and abroad
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a residential building, in Deir Al-Balah
Daily News Lesson March 19 2025

Israel resumes bombing in Gaza after failed negotiations

Learn why a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has fallen apart, and what Israel seeks to do next in the conflict
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Daily News Lesson February 12 2025

Art in action: ‘Poet of Havana’ uses his music to address pain caused by politics

Learn about an artist who takes a unique approach to politics in art
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Daily News Lesson February 10 2025

Art in action: Using music to better relations between U.S. and Cuba

Explore this cultural exchange program organized by high-profile musicians who've been forging a bond between young students on and off the island
Palestinians fill up containers with water, in Jabalia refugee camp
Daily News Lesson February 06 2025

World leaders condemn Trump's proposal to take over Gaza

Discuss the global reaction to President Trump's proposal to take control of Gaza
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Daily News Lesson January 31 2025

How sail-powered cargo ships use sustainability on the high seas

80% percent of all global trade travels by sea and those ships account for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions
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Educator Voices January 29 2025

Educator Voice: Youth robotics team from Ghana on what it took to get to world championship

Learn how this Ghanian robotics team made it all the way to Dallas, Texas
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