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:
China wields a rare weapon in trade war
Showdowns over federal support for universities are among tug-of-war dramas marking the opening three months of Donald Trump's second term in the White House. The president, who first served from 2017-21, last week froze $2.2 billion in multiyea...
Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:
⇒ Elementary (K-4)
The Great Moose Migration: A hit for Sweden's ‘slow’ TV
In Sweden, it’s time for the return of a surprising TV sensation — starring none other than the kings of the Scandinavian forest. “The Great Moose Migration” has become a national hit for Sweden’s public broadcaster. For 20 days straight, cameras fol...
This week's word in the news: NEFARIOUS
DEFINITION:
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
The group complaint and demand for jury trial filed Saturday in the Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that in a “nefarious conspiracy,” major insurers conspired to “eliminate competition between them,” thereby “intentionally and systematically” forcing homeowners to accept the California FAIR Plan.
The Los Angeles Times -- 04/21/2025
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