This month's news lessons
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LessonBusiness News Lessons: More work, less time
Technology was supposed to help us work less. Has it succeeded?
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‘A crazy story’: how a Chinese vase valued at €2,000 sold for €8m
An auction house mistook an antique vase for a copy. But was it really a mistake?
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Can AI stop rare eagles flying into wind turbines in Germany?
Can AI save endangered eagles from flying into wind turbines? Read to find out.
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‘Each guest experience will be different’: VR and the future of theme parks
Theme parks have turned to Virtual Reality to provide a more exciting experience for their customers.
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Business News Lessons: Upskilling for business leaders
The speed of changes in the market has increased exponentially. What key skills will keep business leaders on top?
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How an alligator became an emotional support animal: ‘They said it was a midlife crisis’
Can a dangerous predator become an emotional support animal? Read and find out.
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What’s lost when a family-owned diner closes for good?
Thousands of eateries have closed in the last two years. What does it mean for the local communities and their social life?
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The people making a difference: the teacher running a free school uniform exchange on her doorstep
Read how one teacher is helping parents get uniforms for their kids amidst the cost of living crisis.
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Business News Lessons: Is ‘shrinkflation’ a sneaky or clever business strategy?
Inflation means that companies need to find ways to avoid price increases. Are all of the solutions fair to the customers?
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The AI start-up erasing call-centre-worker accents: is it fighting bias – or perpetuating it?
Does voice-altering software bridge the gap between the customer and the call-centre staff, or hide the diversity? Read and find out.
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‘We called the mums about an hour after the ceremony’: the rise of secret weddings
Getting married in secret is increasingly popular. Read to discover its advantages and disadvantages.
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‘I can’t afford what I used to’: how the cost of living has changed viewing habits
As the inflation rates soar, people cut down on non-essential spendings, including online streaming services.
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Indians embrace campervanning and help to revive country’s tourism
After experiencing it abroad, the younger travellers in India develop a taste for exploring their own country in RVs.
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Business News Lessons: Noise, well-being, everyday life and work
Large cities offer plenty of opportunities, but they aren’t without drawbacks. Noise polution is one rarely talked about.
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Broken and distrusting: why Americans are pulling away from the daily news
In the times of global pandemic and climate crisis, many Americans decide to skip the news.
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Regular cannabis use now more accepted by Australians than smoking tobacco, study finds
Australians are warming up to the idea of regular cannabis use. Will it mean an increase in consumption?
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The man who unwittingly became a meme
How did a photo of a Spanish man become an internet meme with over two billion views? Read and find out.
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Business News Lessons: A four, five, or six-day working week?
History and science show that it is high time companies moved to a 4-day work week. Will the bosses listen?
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A living room on a skateboard: how electric vehicles are redefining the car
What does the move to electric mean for the car industry and the average user? Read and find out.
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The beginner’s guide to loving exercise
Engage your students in a lesson about building an effective, and lasting, fitness routine.
