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Daily Video January 07 2021

COVID, rural communities and the economy -- and other news
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions : Read the news summary, watch the video and answer the discussi…
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell  speaks in Washington
Daily Video November 18 2020

How a new COVID-19 spike might affect the economy
What are the warning signs of economic downturn, and what can be done about it?
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Daily Video November 12 2020

How musical traditions are passed on to new generations
Explore how one young blues artist took up the tradition, and how the music industry is changing
A sign marks a rendezvous location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego
Daily Video October 05 2020

How state ballot initiatives play a key role in elections

How might a ballot initiative in California determine the future of the 'gig economy'?
U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in their first 2020 presidential campaign debate in Cleveland
Daily Video October 02 2020

News Roundup: President Trump contracts COVID-19 days after first debate
The president tests positive for COVID-19, days after the first presidential debate.
FILE PHOTO: American Airlines planes are parked at the gate during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Washington
Daily Video September 29 2020

Why are airlines asking Congress for more relief money?
The airlines are just one major industry asking for additional federal relief during the continuing epidemic
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Daily Video August 10 2020

Explainer: Trump's executive orders and the limits of presidential power
In this lesson, explore the long-standing constitutional controversies around the power of executive orders.
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Daily Video July 22 2020

Brief But Spectacular: Why one doctor has started dispensing financial advice
Meet a doctor who sees financial advice as a key component of health advice to her patients.
FILE PHOTO: Carrefour teams up with Uber Eats for lockdown deliveries
Daily Video June 29 2020

Who is taking your money when you order takeout?
In this lesson plan, uncover the hidden economy behind our quarantine takeout orders.
A man stands in front of a Modell's store that is closed, as retail sales suffer record drop during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID19) in New York
Daily News Lesson June 15 2020

Kahoot activity: How COVID has affected U.S. economy
Try this fun Kahoot quiz to better understand
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