This month's news lessons
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LessonSilent salons: why people are choosing to keep quiet at the hairdresser
More and more people choose the silent service at their beauty salons. Read to find out why.
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Stand-up comedy course for men at risk of suicide
Can comedy help improve the mental health of vulnerable adults? Read and find out.
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Why are American national parks filled with plastic?
America’s most scenic locations are littered with single-use plastic. How can this be stopped?
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Business News Lessons: Second-hand, vintage, sustainable - the clothes revolution
Read about changes within the clothing retail industry and what drives clothes buying habits across different age groups.
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What are the most effective ways to get cars out of cities?
Discover the newest, data-based methods cities around the world use to reduce traffic.
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How US schoolkids launched a hotline to spread joy
Would you take life advice from kids? Read and find out what they have to offer.
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Colombian library goes beyond books to keep stories alive
Read about a unique library project in Colombia that helps to preserve the Kankuaka indigenous culture.
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Business News Lessons: Why well-paid jobs can also lead to overwork and bad health
Read about the downsides of corporate jobs, such as long hours and unpaid overtime.
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Being male and on your phone are biggest dangers on Scottish mountains
Men are more likely than women to get into serious accidents while outdoors. Read to find out why.
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Lost and found: the extraordinary story of Shackleton’s Endurance epic
Shackleton’s famous vessel is finally located after an extensive search. What can we learn from the finding?
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‘People want to reclaim something pure’: the rise of the urban honesty stall
Read about the comeback that honesty stalls are making in suburban Australia.
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Business News Lessons: Why algorithms and ratings should not decide who gets the job
Learn how the use of ratings proves bad for hiring new employees.
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London’s smallest microflat up for sale at £50,000 for 7 square metres
As the property prices soar, microflats become more and more popular. Read about London’s smallest home on sale.
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Digital detox: Going cold turkey with no wi-fi in the Lake District
One family goes on holiday to a remote cottage to detox from screens. How will the kids adjust to the life off-grid?
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Animal crossings: the ecoducts helping wildlife navigate busy roads across the world
Read about the conservation efforts to make drivers and animals safer on roads.
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Feel the sequins: touch tours and headset hosts are a sensation for visually impaired audiences
A visually-impaired author describes an inclusive theatre experience.
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Business News Lessons: The power of scents in consumer products
Learn how the popularity of certain smells in scented products has changed due to the pandemic.
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‘Almost unsaleable’: slump in school trips to UK blamed on Brexit
Brexit has caused a decrease in school trips to the UK. Will the trend reverse?
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Meet the man who accidentally started an assassin hiring website
Read about an ordinary man who found himself caught up turning wannabe-killers over to the police.
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‘It’s about community, culture and language’: Welsh family farmers dig in for their future
Welsh farming families work hard to preserve their culture and livelihood. Can they succeed?
