Daily News Lesson Collection: New!
In honor of the new year, we've collected 10 Daily News lessons all about new things: new technology, new records, new places to visit and more.
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Science & Tech
New Color 'Olo' Can't Be Seen Without Lasers
Level 7: Advanced
What's your favorite color? Something traditional like red or green, or more a exotic color, such as magenta or turquoise?
Unfortunately, the "new" color scientists have discovered can't easily be printed on a shirt or painted on a car — at least not yet!
New Implant Could Let Blind People Read Again
Level 8: Advanced
Most people who have lost their sight don't expect to ever get it back. But new scientific developments may change that.
However, the procedure described in this lesson isn't a simple fix — people who receive it must train themselves in order to get the biggest benefits.
Meta Releases New AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Level 8: Advanced
This lesson also relates to special glasses. However, instead of enhancing and restoring vision, like in the previous lesson, these smart glasses are designed as a tool that can replace our smartphones.
Nissan Shows Off New Solar-Powered Minicar
Level 7: Advanced
Many car makers have released EVs, electric vehicles that reduce or remove the need for gasoline, which is harmful to the planet.
In 2025, Japanese manufacturer Nissan went further and debuted a car powered by the sun. This could save buyers a lot of money and time — but it helps if they live in a sunny area!
New Records
World’s Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai
Level 5: Intermediate
If you've ever visited Dubai, you'll know there are lots of huge, impressive structures there.
Well, the city recently made a new addition to its amazing skyline. This article takes a quick look at this project, which the city hopes will attract even more visitors from around the world.
Jakarta Overtakes Tokyo to Become Biggest City
Level 5: Intermediate
When you think about large cities, you might imagine the size of the land area. However, these rankings often focus on population — the number of people living there.
Not long ago, Jakarta was far from the top 10 biggest cities, but things have changed dramatically. Unfortunately, that change comes with some problems, which Jakarta is working to solve.
Ukrainian Makes History with Sumo Tournament Victory
Level 7: Advanced
It's no longer unusual to see non-Japanese competitors take the top spot in Japan's national sport of sumo. However, new records can still be made. In this case, a man from Ukraine has become the first from his nation to win a grand tournament in the sport's home.
Read to learn about his interesting story and the records he's expected to break in the future.
Culture
Many New Dads in US Miss Out on Time with Kids
Level 5: Intermediate
It's expected for mothers to take time away from work to care for their newborn babies. But what about fathers?
Many new dads also want to be home, both to spend time with their child and to support the mothers. It's not always easy to do, however — and the time and money they get for paternal leave depends on where they work and where they live.
America’s New $100,000 Visa Fee Sparks Confusion
Level 8: Advanced
In 2025, America's immigration policy was often in the news, as federal agents entered major cities to find and remove certain groups of people from the country.
However, US President Donald Trump also announced a plan that welcomes people to America — if their employers are prepared to pay $100,000. This change was in addition to Trump's new "gold card" visa, which offers more benefits at a much higher price.
Grand Egyptian Museum Finally Opens
Level 7: Advanced
Though not as long as the famous Sagrada Família in Spain, the Grand Egyptian Museum spent quite a long time in construction! Toward the end of 2025, however, its doors were opened to the public for the first time.
What do you think visitors to this new billion-dollar museum will see when they visit Cairo?
Wrap-up
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We wish you a happy and successful 2026!
