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►Indonesia permanently evacuates an island because of volcano

Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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►Is our political divide really that bad?

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►U.S. government may challenge concert business dominance of Live Nation and Ticketmaster

-- Front Page Talking Points Archive

This week's word in the news: CONSENSUS

DEFINITION:
A generally accepted agreement, opinion, or decision among a group of people.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
“The scientific consensus has shifted due to the overwhelming evidence linking alcohol to over 200 health conditions, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases and injuries,” said Carina Ferreira-Borges, regional adviser for alcohol at the World Health Organization regional office for Europe
►The Las Vegas Review-Journal -- 05/06/2024