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Daily News Lesson December 09 2021

What are PFAS, and what makes these 'forever chemicals' dangerous?
Learn how the federal government is trying to clean up one persistent form of pollution
FILE PHOTO: A nurse prepares a dose of the of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dutywa
Daily News Lesson December 02 2021

Does South Africa’s COVID uptick signal greater threat from omicron? Here’s what we know
Learn why the omicron variant of COVID is getting attention and how public health officials are learning about it
A vial and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed South Africa flag and words "Omicron SARS-CoV-2" in this illustration taken
Daily News Lesson November 29 2021

How the world is responding to the omicron variant
Hear how countries around the world are preparing for a new COVID variant
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Daily News Lesson November 29 2021

Quirky ‘Museum of Failure’ celebrates creativity and innovation
Learn why failure is an important part of creativity and invention
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Daily News Lesson November 24 2021

'America, I Sing You Back': A poem for the holiday
Read and reflect on a poem from an indigenous perspective written in response to Whitman and Hughes
FILE PHOTO: Gorsuch smiles as he joins his fellow justices for a new U.S. Supreme Court family photo including him, their most recent addition, at the Supreme Court building in Washington
Daily News Lesson November 18 2021

News Wrap: Overdose deaths hit record high, Republican Congressman censured, convictions for killing of Malcolm X overturned
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FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Pfizer logo is placed near medicines from the same manufacturer in this illustration
Daily News Lesson November 16 2021

News Wrap: COVID-19 pill, Biden promotes infrastructure bill, Russia tests weapon in space
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Daily News Lesson November 14 2021

With 95% of NFL vaccinated, why did Aaron Rodgers not take the vaccine?
Discuss why one pro athlete refused to get vaccinated and how that impacted his te
FILE PHOTO: Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon holds a news conference in Rome
Daily News Lesson November 14 2021

News Wrap: Bannon indicted, New FDA head nominated, almost 30 million get COVID booster
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Daily News Lesson November 12 2021

What is 'climate anxiety' and why are so many young people suffering from it?
Growing research shows young people are increasingly experiencing what’s known as “climate anxiety.”
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