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Republicans Demand Information From Firms That Help Set College Prices
U.S. lawmakers are investigating companies that help colleges set their prices. Learn about their concerns over fair competition and the use of student data.
China's Tech Showcase
Explore China's massive tech expo, a symbol of its global ambition. But behind the impressive displays lies a hidden story of fierce competition and a tough search for profits.
Russia’s Military Budget Shrinks
Discover why Russia is cutting its military spending and what it means for the ongoing war. This story explores the economic pressures forcing a change in strategy.
She Was Fired for a Comment on Her Private Facebook Account
A woman's life is turned upside down after a private social media comment about a controversial public figure leads to her dismissal. This story explores the growing tensions between personal expression and corporate policy in a charged political climate.
Eric Adams Abandons Re-election Bid
New York City Mayor Eric Adams's promising campaign for a second term comes to a sudden end. Explore the story of how political scandals and risky choices led to his downfall.
What the Public Memory of Charlie Kirk Revealed
When a controversial public figure is killed, his memory becomes a battleground. This story explores the divided reaction to the death of Charlie Kirk and the difficult questions it raises about free speech and public legacies.
Netanyahu’s Defiant U.N. Speech Aimed at Home as Well as the World
A story about a world leader whose controversial speech at the United Nations reveals a political strategy aimed at two different audiences: the international community and his own voters.
Des Moines Schools Superintendent Arrested By ICE Is Placed on Leave
The head of a major school district faces serious accusations from immigration officials, leading to his sudden removal from his job. This story explores the event and the difficult decision the school board had to make.
His Parents Disappeared. In a TV Studio, He Confessed to Killing Them.
A man keeps a dark secret about his parents' disappearance for eight years. When investigators get close to the truth, he makes a shocking confession on live television.
Gunman Who Attacked Midtown Office Building Had C.T.E.
This story explores the tragic actions of a former high school football player, Shane Tamura, and the devastating impact of a neurological condition linked to his past. A note left behind reveals his profound anger at the N.F.L., providing a motive for the shocking event.
Wary European Drugmakers Think They Can Avoid Trump’s Latest Tariffs
European companies that supply medicines to the U.S. are concerned about new taxes, called tariffs. This story explores, in three levels of English, how their existing business relationships and investments in America might protect them from these new costs.
Read the Indictment of James Comey
A former top government official faces serious charges, leading to a story of legal battles, political pressure, and questions of justice, adapted for learners at three different English proficiency levels.