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.
Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
This Week's lesson:
NATO member Romania says a Russian drone hit an apartment building
How to enjoy summer break safely at beaches, trails, pools and on the road if you drive
Summer is a glorious time to relax, explore and have fun, but outdoor activities can have dangers. Staying safe is just as important as having a good time, so here's a roundup of tips on being smart, prepared and prudent during the vacation sea...
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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
Rocket blast threatens NASA moon missions
The massive explosion last week of a rocket on a Florida launch pad has apparently blown a big hole in NASA’s plans to land astronauts on the moon by 2028. The space agency’s Artemis program depends on rockets and spacecraft built by two of the world...
This week's word in the news: MITIGATION
DEFINITION:
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
But after years of record investment by the state in such wildfire risk mitigation, two key money sources are drying up, potentially reducing the state’s annual budget for vegetation removal by hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Los Angeles Times -- 06/01/2026
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