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The news media shape how we see and understand the world around us. With its new video series, NBCU Academy takes a deep dive into what it means to be a journalist today, how the industry is evolving, and how the next generation can help.

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

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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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►Is our political divide really that bad?

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

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Science Audio webcasts: An exclusive partnership with Pulse of the Planet, updated with two-minute sound portraits of Planet Earth. Tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide, blending interviews with extraordinary natural sounds.

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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