Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
This Week's lesson:
Iran’s allies take control of Yemen choke point
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.
New limits aim at protecting teens from social media overuse at Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp
Time and content restrictions are coming to Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp for users aged 13 to 17. They include a two-hour daily time limit, blocking the apps between midnight and 6 a.m, hiding the number of likes under posts, removing video ...
Canadian shoppers shun U.S. products
A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott U.S. products is reshaping supermarket shelves in Canada. Consumers say choosing local products helps during the trade war with America. “I think, honestly, if I can support Canadian products and Ca...
This week's word in the news: CANVASS
DEFINITION:
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
In a press release, police said Lewisville Fire Department officials pronounced the man deceased on the scene. Police started a homicide investigation immediately, and canvassed the area in search of witnesses.
The Denton Record-Chronicle -- 09/14/2026
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Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:
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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
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