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Daily News Lesson February 15 2024

Why some governors turned down a food assistance program for children in their states

Only those who live in certain states will have access to summer school lunch relief
SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers on strike
Daily News Lesson September 26 2023

Striking Hollywood writers and studios close to agreement
SUMMARYWriters and the major studios reached a tentative deal after nearly five months of striking.…
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Daily News Lesson September 06 2023

New law protects money children make as influencers

Learn about a new law designed to guard children from financial exploitation
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Daily News Lesson August 16 2023

Daily news lesson: Jobs report falls short of expectations but recession may be avoided

Get the latest on the inflation and the economic recovery
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Daily News Lesson August 16 2023

How Taylor Swift created an economic boom with her Eras Tour

Pop superstar Taylor Swift ended the first U.S. leg of her Eras Tour Wednesday night after generating enormous revenue
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Powell attends a press conference, in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 31 2023

How the Federal Reserve uses higher interest rates to fight inflation
Lesson examines the meaning of interest rates and why the Fed is raising them
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Daily News Lesson July 31 2023

Lobster industry says regulations to save right whales will push them out of business
Learn about a conflict between the needs of lobster fishermen and the whales their activities are harming
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Daily News Lesson July 18 2023

How an aging population poses challenges for U.S. economy, workforce and social programs
Explore why a changing median age in the U.S. might affect life for everyone
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Educator Voices May 08 2023

Educator Voice Zoom: How racism and inequality affect our students; a conversation with Heather McGhee

Teachers join Heather McGhee in discussion of her book 'The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together'
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Daily News Lesson May 03 2023

Treasury nears debt limit + Newswrap 5/3/23 + Student video
Discuss the debt ceiling and the consequences of failing to raise it
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