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Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
This Week's lesson:
Slovakia”s prime minister shot in attempted assassination
Needy families await action on bill to restore federal internet service rebates
We may take home internet and wi-fi for granted, but the cost can strain some families and individuals. Until this month, low-income households qualified for $30 monthly federal aid (or $75 for Native American households on tribal land) that pai...
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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
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How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.
Tiny Mexican taco stand gets a Michelin star
Taquería El Califa de León is a taco stand in Mexico City, Mexico, that earned its first Michelin star. The star was the first for the taco stand and the first Michelin guide for Mexico. Now, customers are waiting at least two hours to get their hand...
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This week's word in the news: ERRATICALLY
DEFINITION:
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Police officers said he was acting erratically and posed an “immediate threat,” according to the incident report.
The Orlando Sentinel -- 05/20/2024
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