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

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Thailand-Cambodia border dispute erupts again

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This Week's lesson:

Government defends masks hiding immigration agents' faces, which raise 'secret police' concerns

Mask-wearing by law enforcers seeking illegal immigrants raises issues of accountability and civil liberties, critics say. In response, federal officials cite a need to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and their families ...

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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.

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Meet Abi, the humanoid robot bringing empathy to care homes

Abi, a compassionate humanoid robot, helps combat loneliness in Australian elderly care homes through conversations, storytelling, dancing, and bubble-blowing. Powered by artificial intelligence, Abi builds emotional connections and brings joy to res...

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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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