What's Making the Texas Senate Race So Competitive
Texas has voted Republican for thirty years, but scandals in the GOP, rising prices, and fights over big tech are giving Democrats new hope in the Senate race. Students explore what could sway one of 2026's most-watched contests.
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Cuban Official on Trump's Threats as Tensions with U.S. Rise
As the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cuba, millions face blackouts and shortages. A Cuban official accuses the U.S. of inducing a humanitarian crisis, while Trump threatens a takeover. Students weigh the competing claims and the history behind them.
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Trump Pushes Back as AI Leaders Fuel Calls to Rein in Rapidly Advancing Technology
Anthropic's CEO says the AI industry should slow down, warning the technology is advancing dangerously fast. President Trump disagrees and opposes new regulation. Students explore the debate over who should govern AI, and why the experts don't agree.
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Understanding the Escalation Between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized islands in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and now control the country's west coast, a chokepoint for global shipping and oil. Saudi Arabia is asking the U.S. for help. Students explore why this narrow waterway matters so much.
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Comedian Jenny Yang Takes Act to Stages Inside Immigrant Grocery Stores
Comedian Jenny Yang is taking her stand-up act somewhere unexpected: immigrant grocery stores. As ICE raids weigh on those communities, she uses humor to bring people together. Students explore how art can respond to hard moments.
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9/11 Changed Afghanistan, but Now It's Back Where It Started
After 9/11, Afghanistan became the center of America's response, and 20 years of war followed, killing hundreds of thousands, mostly civilians. Students hear from three men who fought in it and explore how the country ended up back where it started.
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Lonnie Bunch on His Legacy and Protecting the Smithsonian from Political Pressure
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as the institution faces an escalating fight with the Trump administration over how it tells America's story. Students explore who decides what museums preserve, and what's at stake.
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Youth Sports Become Big Business, Putting Stress on Families
Youth travel and club sports have grown into a multibillion-dollar industry involving some 5 million kids. Students explore who profits, why families pay the rising costs, and whether the system leaves talented lower-income kids behind.
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Far-Right Political Party Win in Germany Raises Alarm in Europe
Germany's far-right AfD party scored a major election win in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, deepening the country's political divide and unsettling much of Europe. Students explore why eastern Germany votes differently and what the result signals.
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US Jobs Market Strong Despite Inflation and Global Pressure
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, far more than economists expected, even as inflation and global pressures mount. Students explore what a "no hire, no fire" economy means and why many workers still feel squeezed.
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