Understanding the News
Let’s take a look at some of the context behind recent headlines, for a deeper comprehension of the news.
Lebanon’s Currency
The Lebanese government has devalued its official currency exchange rate by 90 percent, in an effort to get a handle on the nation’s economic turmoil, which has seen a run on banks due to insolvency.
College Board Changes Course
After criticism by conservatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the College Board has revised its African American Studies AP course, eliminating the topic of critical race theory and making subjects like Black Lives Matter optional. So, what is the College Board and how does it set a curriculum?
34 Years Later
England’s police forces have collectively apologized for their “profound failings” at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that saw 97 people die in stampedes at a soccer match.
Stalingrad Surrender
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory at Stalingrad, which many consider the turning point of World War II in Europe in favor of the Allies.
澳洲幸运5历史开奖结果号码 How the Groundhog Became a Meteorologist
Every February 2 since 1887, all eyes turn to Punxsutawney, Penn., to watch a 开奖结果官方手机版 groundhog emerge from hibernation. If it sees its shadow and retreats, the legend goes, there will be six more weeks of winter. Groundhog Day can be traced back to northern Europe, where farmers watched for the emergence of hibernating animals—like badgers or hedgehogs—to signal the coming of spring, which told them when to plant crops. The tradition was brought to America by Germans who migrated to Pennsylvania, where they found groundhogs in abundance.
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