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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:

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►U.S. attacks Venezuela and grabs its president

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

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►Will AI erase many jobs this year?

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►Ahead in 2026: Historic U.S. celebrations, pivotal elections, Winter Olympics, military conflicts and other headline news

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This week's word in the news: PARLAY

DEFINITION:
A single bet that links together two or more individual wagers

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Then comes the parlay attempt.
►The Key West Citizen -- 01/05/2026