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World News

The Real Price of Gold

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World News
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Many gold miners continue to use toxic mercury to extract the precious metal—with devastating results.

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U.S. News

What High School Is Really Like

U.S. News

Through their artwork and commentary, students reflect on their lives in school in 2023.

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Times Past History Primary Sources

The D-Day Invasion

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Times Past History Primary Sources
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Eighty years ago, the U.S. and its allies invaded Nazi-occupied Europe by storming the beaches of Normandy, France—a key turning point in World War II.

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U.S. News

Gen Z on the Job

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U.S. News
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Teen employment is at a 14-year high. What does that say about the current state of the U.S. economy?

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Science and Tech

Should A.I. Write Your College Essays?

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College admissions officers—and high school students—wrestle with A.I.-generated college essays.

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Life and Culture

Should Schools Adopt a Four-Day Week?

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Two experts weigh in on the issue.

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Science and Tech

Underwater Astronauts

Science and Tech

In a giant pool designed to mimic conditions on the moon, crew members practice working in microgravity.

Science and Tech

Do Apes Get Jokes?

Science and Tech

A new study finds that the animals tease each other, demonstrating a sense of humor.

U.S. News

QA Corner: 7,000 Pounds of Veggies

U.S. News

An Iowa teen is growing and donating produce to people in need.

Life and Culture

Numbers in the News

Life and Culture

Quirky stats about the new S.A.T., what young people like to watch on TV, and more

U.S. News

Flying High in Minnesota

U.S. News

The state’s new flag does away with the offensive themes of the old one.

Science and Tech

Going Electric

Science and Tech

Electric versus hybrid vehicle registrations in the U.S. over the past decade

Life and Culture

The Dilemma: Let Me Show You One More!

Life and Culture

How to tell a friend you don’t want to look at their vacation photos on their phone

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Cartoons about electric cars, teen workers, writing papers with A.I., and more

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