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

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Italy’s rising heat stresses cows and cheesemakers

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This Week's lesson:

Show of force: U.S. naval and air buildup near Venezuela signals possible military action

A tense situation exists between our country and Venezuela. Over the past three months, about 15,000 U.S. troops and the world's largest aircraft carrier have moved within striking distance of the South American country. There also have been a s...

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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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Australian teens face social media shutdown

Meta has warned Australians under the age of 16 that they will soon be removed from certain social media platforms. The world’s first law setting a minimum age for using social media takes effect on December 10 in Australia, but the tech giant is tak...

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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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