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

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Canada might ‘join’ the European Union

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Amid concern about runaway artificial intelligence, some developers urge slower pace

Recent events generate front-page headlines about the risks of projects advancing artificial intelligence (AI) to levels that make some insiders jittery. (AI is the simulation of intelligent human behavior by a computer. Digital agents mimic lea...

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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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Dog greets intruder with toy during break-in

A San Diego couple was on fight home when a phone app alerted them, showing live video of a burglar breaking into their house. The intruder made himself comfortable, while Nash, the owners’ four-year-old golden retriever, repeatedly greeted him with ...

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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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