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Farmer Matt Frostic works with livestock on his farm, as rising food prices driven by global conflicts impact agricultural production and costs.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 08, 2026

Farmers Warn of Food Price Spike As Iran War Drives Up Fuel and Fertilizer Costs

Food prices are rising around the world. How is the Iran War contributing to higher costs, and what does it mean for farmers and consumers?

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Hershey’s chocolate characters, including a Hershey’s bar, Reese’s peanut butter cup and Hershey’s Kiss, are displayed outside Hershey’s Chocolate World as climate change impacts cocoa production.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 07, 2026

Hershey's Quietly Changes Recipes After Facing Backlash

Climate change is affecting cocoa production—and candy makers are adjusting. How could these changes impact chocolate products and the global supply chain?

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NASA’s Artemis II rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center carrying four astronauts on a mission around the Moon.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 06, 2026

Artemis II Launch Sends 4 Astronauts on Mission Around the Moon

NASA’s Artemis II mission has launched, sending astronauts on a journey around the Moon. What does this milestone mean for the future of space exploration?

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Courtroom sketch shows attorneys presenting arguments before the Supreme Court as justices hear a case on birthright citizenship, with President Donald Trump seated in attendance.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 03, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Arguments About Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about birthright citizenship. What’s at stake, and how could the decision impact immigration and constitutional rights?

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Cooling towers and power lines at a nuclear power plant in Tennessee at sunset, highlighting the role of nuclear energy in meeting growing electricity demand.
PBS News Hour Classroom April 01, 2026

Can Nuclear Power Help Meet Growing Energy Needs?

As energy demand rises, can nuclear power play a larger role? Explore the benefits, risks and debates shaping the future of nuclear energy.

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Mathilde, a German student, speaks about social media use among young people as Germany considers banning social media for most children.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 31, 2026

Germany Considers Banning Social Media for Most Children

Germany is considering banning social media for most children. What’s driving the debate, and how could it impact young people and online safety?

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People wade through flooded streets in Jakarta, Indonesia, as climate change and overdevelopment increase the risk of severe urban flooding.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 30, 2026

How Climate Change and Overdevelopment Are Threatening Cities

Flooding in cities like Jakarta is becoming more common. How are climate change and overdevelopment making urban areas more vulnerable?

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Julianna Arnold, founder of Parents Rise!, speaks at a press conference with families holding photos of children during a lawsuit against Meta and YouTube over youth social media addiction.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 30, 2026

Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Liable in Landmark Youth Addiction Case

A jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case on youth social media addiction. What does this decision mean for families, tech companies and online safety?

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An "ICE Out of MN" billboard in Minneapolis, MN.
Kelly Booz March 30, 2026

Three Lanes. Don’t Cross Them. Here’s What You Do Now.

A notary stamp. A binder of forms. Volunteers in bright vests. This is what community protection actually looks like on the ground in Minnesota.

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A person places a mail-in ballot into a residential mailbox, as the Supreme Court considers a case that could affect voting rules in upcoming midterm elections.
PBS News Hour Classroom March 26, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Mail-In Ballot Case That Could Impact the Midterms

The Supreme Court is weighing a case that could shape mail-in voting rules. What could this mean for voter access and the upcoming midterm elections?

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