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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
U.S. Capitol building in Washington
Daily News Lesson June 02 2023

Deal to raise debt ceiling passes in Congress + Newswrap 6/2/23 + Student video
The House and Senate have voted to approve a deal that would raise the debt ceiling, pushing off a debt crisis for two years
Illustration shows Silicon Valley Bank logo
Daily News Lesson March 21 2023

Top Lesson: Bank collapse — where were the regulators? + News wrap 3/21/23 + Student video
Discuss why the current banking crisis of 2023 happened
FILE PHOTO: A "Now Hiring" sign advertising jobs at a hand car wash is seen in Miami
Daily News Lesson March 12 2023

Top Lesson: Jobs market continues to strengthen + News wrap 3/13/23 + Student video
Discuss the latest news in an economy that shows few signs of slowing
FILE PHOTO: Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Greeley, Colorado
Daily News Lesson February 28 2023

Top stories: Report details child labor exploitation + News wrap 2/28/23 + Student video
The Biden administration has vowed to crack down after media report on child labor exploitation by major companies
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Daily News Lesson February 09 2023

Top stories: Judy Woodruff interviews Joe Biden + News wrap 2/9/23 + Student video
President Biden discusses his vision for the second half of his term and how he plans to tackle those goals with a divided congress
Soaring Egg Prices
Daily News Lesson January 31 2023

Top stories: What is eggflation? + News wrap 1/31/23 + Student video
Why eggs keep increasing in price and how to discuss important economic news
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Daily News Lesson January 19 2023

Top stories! Helping refugees + News wrap 1/20/23 + Student video
Learn about a program that allows U.S. citizens to help support refugees
The logo of Microsoft is seen on the exterior of offices in Herzliya
Daily News Lesson January 18 2023

Top stories! Massive tech layoffs + News wrap 1/19/23 + Student video
Learn how layoffs in the tech industry may be a danger sign for the larger economy
Deadline for railroads to reach tentative deals with unions
Daily News Lesson November 30 2022

House passes bills to stop railroad strike, give rail workers more paid sick leave
Lesson includes ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES for students to choose from for November 30, 2022
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