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jobmarket
Daily News Lesson January 12 2026

How economic challenges are weakening the job market — especially for the young

Discuss why the direction of the economy might feel different depending on who you talk to
holidayscams
Daily News Lesson December 09 2025

How to avoid online scams during the holidays

Find out why online shopping scams are getting harder to avoid during the holiday season
workingandhomeless
Daily News Lesson December 01 2025

Why millions of full-time workers struggle to find homes

Explore why even those with jobs in the US are having trouble finding a place to live
FILE PHOTO: The sun lights the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, as people walk past on the shadowed street
Daily News Lesson October 15 2025

Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind

Discuss why the direction of the economy might feel different depending on who you talk to
U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House, in Washington, D.C.
Daily News Lesson September 23 2025

Health experts respond to Trump's claims linking autism to acetaminophen

Experts also reiterated no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism has been found
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Daily News Lesson September 15 2025

Does it make sense to keep minting the penny?

Learn who would be most affected if the penny is no longer minted
The United States Department of Labor is seen in Washington, D.C., U.S.
Daily News Lesson September 10 2025

Revised job numbers raise new concerns about economic slowdown

Learn more about how economists use data to help them understand the U.S. economy
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Lesson Plan September 01 2025

Lesson plan: How the Amazon Labor Union was formed

Learn about the formation of the Amazon Labor Union this Labor Day
FutureofAI
Daily News Lesson August 26 2025

Is a bubble forming as AI investments drive economic growth?

Learn about the economics behind a surge in investment in artificial intelligence
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Daily News Lesson July 28 2025

What to expect from the new U.S.-EU trade framework announced by Trump

Learn about the new trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union
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