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

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Cuba struggles as U.S. blocks oil

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Winter Games: Elite athletes show Olympic medal-winning skills in Italy

If you like skiing, skating, hockey, snowboarding and other winter sports, Week Two of the Winter Olympics has lots to watch and read about. More than 2,900 athletes from 92 countries are competing in northern Italy for 116 gold medals at the 19...

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Surfers hailed for rescuing family after boat capsizes

A group of surfers pulled two parents and their four young children onto their boards last week after a small fishing boat capsized in heavy waves in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Santa Cruz, Calif. “Crazy. Unbelievable these small children made...

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This week's word in the news: PLOY

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“First of all, I think it’s important to recognize that the majority of the American people find this behavior deeply troubling,” said the 44th president, conceding that it does serve as an effective distraction and ploy for attention.
The Boston Herald -- 02/16/2026

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Climate change a danger or hoax?

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