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Aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana
Daily News Lesson July 28 2023

Ways to stay safe despite the extreme heat
Learn how extreme heat impacts health and how to avoid the worst effects
PBS drug shortage
Daily News Lesson July 28 2023

Prescription drug shortages make treatment decisions difficult for doctors and patients
The U.S. is in the midst of an ongoing prescription drug shortage with more and more medication in short supply for longer stretches of time
PBS Healthcare
Daily News Lesson July 25 2023

Why Americans are paying each other’s medical bills
Many Americans have enrolled in an alternative to traditional health insurance called health care sharing plans
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Post July 24 2023

5 things for students to know about Alzheimer's disease
Learn about a disease that afflicts millions of elderly Americans
Memphis overwhelmed by COVID-19 emergency calls, prompting wait times for ambulances
Daily News Lesson July 19 2023

Rural shortages lead to 'ambulance deserts' and delayed medical care
Learn about "ambulance deserts" and why some communities don't have access to emergency care
PBSMilitary
Daily News Lesson July 19 2023

How militaries are using artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has been a crucial tool for many nations’ militaries and is set to grow in importance
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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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Daily News Lesson July 18 2023

Why billions of snow crabs have disappeared from the Bering Sea
The Bering Sea snow crab season was canceled after billions of crabs disappeared
Stack of newspapers resting on laptop keyboard
Lesson Plan July 13 2023

Lesson plan: Find useful news about the issues you care about most

Learn how to find useful news sources about the issues you find most important
Thomas Edison And His Big Bulb
Lesson Plan July 13 2023

Lesson plan: Learn how to pitch your invention

Pitch ideas for solving problems in your community
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