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Daily News Lesson August 17 2026

National debt nears $40 trillion — why does that matter?

Discuss the impact of the national debt hitting an important threshold
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Daily News Lesson August 11 2026

Should AI companies use open-source models?

Discuss the difference between open- and closed-source AI models
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Daily News Lesson July 24 2026

Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models threaten U.S. lead in tech race

Chinese AI models are threatening to take over the American lead in the tech race
housing
Daily News Lesson July 13 2026

A look at the new regulations and incentives in the housing bill set to become law

New bipartisan legislation is addressing the supply side of America's housing crisis
National Debt Clock in New York City
Lesson Plan June 25 2026

Lesson plan: Create your own national debt awareness campaign

Learn about the national debt, and build a national awareness campaign
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Daily News Lesson May 27 2026

Shorts: 2026 graduates boo commencement speeches on AI

"AI is the next industrial revolution,” one speaker said, as the crowd erupted in boos
tariff
Daily News Lesson April 30 2026

Who is likely to see tariff refunds?

Discuss who will benefit from a Supreme Court decision striking down some of President Trump's tariffs
Doctor using stethoscope on pregnant patients stomach
Daily News Lesson April 13 2026

How does a decline in birth rate impact the future of the U.S.?

Discuss the reasons behind a national decline in births and how it will impact the economy and more
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Daily News Lesson April 06 2026

Hershey's quietly changes recipes after facing backlash

The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes
Manufacturing
Daily News Lesson March 23 2026

Why are manufacturing jobs in the U.S. declining?

Despite manufacturing being a state priority of the Trump administration, jobs making things are dwindling
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