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

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Lesotho insulted when Trump says nobody has heard of it

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White House media policy changes spark lawsuit by AP and concerns about presidential access

Donald Trump's current administration has openly shown contempt for many mainstream reporters, newspaper and networks, a distaste that also was clear during his first presidential term from 1997-2021. Still, ramped-up actions in recent weeks ha...

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Skiers cross snow and water in Slush Cup

Temperatures in the 20s didn't put a damper on the brave skiers and snowboarders who took a shot at crossing a shallow pool of water this month during the 2025 Slush Cup at the Mt. Brighton Ski Resort in Michigan. The annual event celebrates the endi...

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