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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
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Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
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►Election echo: President revives voting security issues with an eye on 2026 congressional contests
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This week's word in the news: PROACTIVE
DEFINITION:
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
LoPilato said the policy aims to be proactive, rather than allowing more violence to take place before regulating the problem.
The Los Angeles Times -- 07/20/2026
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