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A Time to Travel: USA - Slaves No More
Amber journeys back in time to meet Abraham Lincoln and show him how his desire to pass the 13th Amendment changed the course of American history forever.
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A Time to Travel
Follow our hero, Amber, and her friend, Naz, on a journey through time and history with this collection of exciting audio adventures by Luke and James Vyner.
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‘Whatever it takes’: students at 50 US high schools launch climate initiative
Read about a youth-led initiative to provide students with better climate education and sustainable campuses.
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The microwave lemon trick – and other household hacks that actually work
Influencers have become famous for sharing housecleaning hacks on social media, but do they actually work?
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From Titanic to American Sniper: the biggest lies in fact-based movies
When movies claim to be “based on true events,” how closely should they stick to real-life stories?
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Everything I hate is on Twitter – how can the alternatives compete?
Are the changes made to X (formerly Twitter) pushing users to other platforms?
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Elizabeth Gilbert was ridiculed for shelving her Russia-set novel, but I quite admire her
Should public figures be responsible for protecting their fans’ feelings and beliefs?
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AI used to create new and final Beatles song, says Paul McCartney
Is it appropriate to use technology to create music using the voices of deceased artists?
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Should I worry about how much sun I get?
How can we protect ourselves from the harmful effects of UV Rays?
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A new start after 60: I was devastated by divorce at 70. But at 102, I know the secrets of a well-lived life
How was a woman able to restart her life and find her voice at the age of 70? Read and find out.
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China’s 11.6m graduates face a jobs market with no jobs
Discuss with your students the job market challenges in China for recent graduates.
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Teaching tool
Macmillan Dictionary Red Words & Stars Pack
Learn about Red Words and how they can be utilized with the Macmillan Dictionary Red Words and Stars pack.
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‘Beowulf is lit’ – could ChatGPT really write good book blurbs?
Is it possible for generative AI to produce social media reviews that appear to be written by humans?
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Common disinfectant wipes expose people to dangerous chemicals, research reveals
Are disinfectant wipes doing more harm than good? Read and find out.
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Here’s why we should stop weeding. Learn to love our dandelions and brambles
Read about why we should learn to embrace weeds and their benefits to nature.
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Parisians vote to ban rental e-scooters from French capital by huge margin
Paris has banned rental e-scooters due to increased accidents. Was it the right move?
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Five intimate friendships is the optimal number – I scrape two
What is the ideal number of ‘close’ friends one should have?
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‘A swipe at fashion capitalism’: Telfar’s experiment lets customers set prices
Read about the company that lets its customers set the prices of their products.
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You could cook while on the toilet: a night in one of Tokyo’s micro-apartments
Could you live in a 32m² flat if it’s close to work or school?
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Current Themes: Coronation, an occasion for tradition and celebration
Use this handy worksheet to get your students talking about the coronation ceremony.