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PBS NewsHour journalist Judy Woodruff interviews Zay Hartigan, Fire Chief of the Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue, inside a fire station housing a vintage fire truck.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 24, 2026

Why the Spirit of Volunteering Is a Defining Part of America's Identity

Americans volunteer more of their time than citizens of any other country. But where did that spirit come from — and is it at risk? Judy Woodruff goes looking for answers in small-town Arizona.

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President Trump speaks at a podium bearing the Presidential seal at a Turning Point Action rally, with the organization's logo displayed on a dark stage backdrop behind him.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 22, 2026

How Trump's Recent Actions Are Affecting His Support Among Young Voters

Young voters helped send Trump back to the White House — but new polling shows that support is slipping fast. What's driving the shift, and what does it mean for the midterms?

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A pregnant woman in a pink top sits across from a healthcare provider in a white coat who holds up an ultrasound image during a prenatal appointment.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 20, 2026

How Does a Decline in Birth Rate Impact the Future of the U.S.?

The U.S. is having fewer babies than ever before — and it's not just a personal choice. Explore what a record-low birth rate means for the economy, Social Security, and the future of the country.

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Illustrated banner showing an AI data center surrounded by concentric heat rings in red, orange, and yellow, with small house icons representing nearby neighborhoods affected by rising temperatures. Text reads: Up to 16°F hotter — AI data centers are changing the climate around them.
Andy Kratochvil April 17, 2026

Is Your AI Making Someone's Neighborhood Hotter?

Every time you use AI (a quick search, a generated image, a homework question), a building full of servers somewhere gets hotter. And so does the neighborhood around it.

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A diverse group of people raise their right hands while taking the U.S. Naturalization Oath of Allegiance at a citizenship ceremony. Several participants hold small American flags and official documents.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 16, 2026

Study Finds Trump Administration Cut Legal Immigration Far More Than Illegal Crossings

The Trump administration says it's cracking down on illegal immigration — but a new study shows legal immigration has actually fallen even faster. What does that mean for the people, families, and economy affected?

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A collage of photos documenting Andy's running journey, including race finishes, medals, candid moments with friend Sissy, and race day selfies at events including the Brooklyn Half Marathon and New York City Half Marathon, set against a blue background.
Andy Kratochvil April 15, 2026

Blisters, Cheeseburgers, and 26.2 Miles: A Love Story

In November 2025, I crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon. The ingredients: years of work, one very good friend, and a bathtub epiphany. But we'll get to that.

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Péter Magyar, Hungary's incoming prime minister, delivers his victory speech at a podium with microphones after defeating Viktor Orbán in the Hungarian election.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 15, 2026

Why Viktor Orbán's Defeat in Hungary Has Global Impact

Viktor Orbán ruled Hungary for over a decade — and now he's out. What does Peter Magyar's surprise victory mean for democracy, global politics, and the future of U.S.-Europe relations?

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Logan Graham, Head of Frontier Red Team at Anthropic, speaks during a PBS NewsHour interview about the company's powerful new AI model, Mythos, and its cybersecurity implications.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 13, 2026

Powerful New AI Model Raises Concerns About Being a Tool for Hackers

Anthropic says its newest AI model is so powerful it could cause widespread disruption — so why are they sharing it with 20 tech companies? Here's what students need to know.

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Earthset photographed from the Orion spacecraft window during the Artemis II lunar flyby on April 6, 2026. Earth rises as a blue-and-white crescent over the cratered surface of the Moon, including Ohm crater in the foreground.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 10, 2026

Artemis II Mission Prepares for Return to Earth

For the first time since Apollo, humans flew around the Moon — and brought back images that take your breath away. Here's what the Artemis II mission means for the next generation of space explorers.

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