by tyler | Apr 4, 2024 | CNN, cnn10
March 29, 2024
Today on CNN 10, we examine Turkey’s economic challenges as the country tackles soaring inflation. Then, we talk to retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson about her record breaking time in space. And finally, we head to Iceland to examine a shocking natural phenomena as the Northern Lights shine above an erupting volcano. All that and more on this episode of CNN 10.
WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
Questions:
1. A UN report warned that this type of waste is piling up faster than recycling efforts can keep up?
2. Which tech giant got hit with an antitrust lawsuit after being accused of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market?
3. Which Asian city passed a new national security law that critics fear expands the government’s power to suppress dissent?
4. What’s the name of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed after a container ship collided with one of the bridge’s support columns?
5. Which country observed a national day of mourning this week following a terror attack at one of its concert halls?
6. We covered an effort to provide caretaker classes for men in order to untangle gender norms in the household. In which South American country were these classes being offered?
7. CNN detailed the difficulties local and foreign citizens face as they try to flee gang violence and political unrest in which Caribbean nation?
8. Which famous European cathedral is set to reopen five years after a massive fire destroyed large parts of it?
9. Which country is battling high inflation where local market traders are valuing gold and the US dollar more than the local currency?
10. On Friday’s episode, we showed you a timelapse video in Iceland where the Northern Lights were seen while a volcano was erupting. What event is making the Northern Lights more visible than usual?
Click here to access the printable version of today’s CNN 10 transcript
CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom. The show’s priority is to identify stories of international significance and then clearly describe why they’re making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society.
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by tyler | Apr 4, 2024 | CNN, cnn10
April 5, 2024
Today on CNN 10, more than 200 notable artists including Billie Eilish and the Jonas Brothers are speaking out against artificial intelligence-related threats in the music industry, how the weather and location impacts the viewing quality of the much anticipated solar eclipse. All that and more on this episode of CNN 10.
WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
1. Where is the world’s largest creator of microchips located?
2. In Banana Ball, what happens when a fan catches a foul ball?
3. California raised its minimum wage for fast food workers to how much?
4. Colorado voters mandated that what animal be reintroduced into the wild?
5. What upcoming celestial event can damage your eyes without proper protection?
6. What is the main ingredient in chocolate?
7. UNICEF predicts that half the world’s population will have a shortage of what essential resource in 2025?
8. How many years before the next solar eclipse in the United States?
9. AI helped which English rock band record their last song using John Lennon’s voice?
10. On March 26th, a major bridge collapsed when it was struck by a cargo ship in which American city?
Click here to access the printable version of today’s CNN 10 transcript
CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom. The show’s priority is to identify stories of international significance and then clearly describe why they’re making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society.
Thank you for using CNN 10
by tyler | Apr 2, 2024 | CNN, cnn10
March 29, 2024
Today on CNN 10, we examine Turkey’s economic challenges as the country tackles soaring inflation. Then, we talk to retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson about her record breaking time in space. And finally, we head to Iceland to examine a shocking natural phenomena as the Northern Lights shine above an erupting volcano. All that and more on this episode of CNN 10.
WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
Questions:
1. A UN report warned that this type of waste is piling up faster than recycling efforts can keep up?
2. Which tech giant got hit with an antitrust lawsuit after being accused of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market?
3. Which Asian city passed a new national security law that critics fear expands the government’s power to suppress dissent?
4. What’s the name of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed after a container ship collided with one of the bridge’s support columns?
5. Which country observed a national day of mourning this week following a terror attack at one of its concert halls?
6. We covered an effort to provide caretaker classes for men in order to untangle gender norms in the household. In which South American country were these classes being offered?
7. CNN detailed the difficulties local and foreign citizens face as they try to flee gang violence and political unrest in which Caribbean nation?
8. Which famous European cathedral is set to reopen five years after a massive fire destroyed large parts of it?
9. Which country is battling high inflation where local market traders are valuing gold and the US dollar more than the local currency?
10. On Friday’s episode, we showed you a timelapse video in Iceland where the Northern Lights were seen while a volcano was erupting. What event is making the Northern Lights more visible than usual?
Click here to access the printable version of today’s CNN 10 transcript
CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom. The show’s priority is to identify stories of international significance and then clearly describe why they’re making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society.
Thank you for using CNN 10
by tyler | Apr 1, 2024 | CNN, cnn10
March 28, 2024
Today on CNN 10, we head to London where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange continues to battle extradition to the US in an effort to avoid espionage charges. We explain why his case is a battle between free speech and national security and what the UK High Court’s recent decision means. Then, we cover the latest out of Haiti as both local and foreign citizens try to leave the Caribbean country that continues to face gang violence and political instability. And we travel to Paris, where Notre Dame Cathedral’s renovation efforts are nearly complete after a devastating fire five years ago. All that and more on this episode of CNN 10.
Click here to access the printable version of today’s CNN 10 transcript
CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom. The show’s priority is to identify stories of international significance and then clearly describe why they’re making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society.
Thank you for using CNN 10
by tyler | Apr 1, 2024 | CNN, cnn10
March 29, 2024
Today on CNN 10, we examine Turkey’s economic challenges as the country tackles soaring inflation. Then, we talk to retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson about her record breaking time in space. And finally, we head to Iceland to examine a shocking natural phenomena as the Northern Lights shine above an erupting volcano. All that and more on this episode of CNN 10.
WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
Questions:
1. A UN report warned that this type of waste is piling up faster than recycling efforts can keep up?
2. Which tech giant got hit with an antitrust lawsuit after being accused of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market?
3. Which Asian city passed a new national security law that critics fear expands the government’s power to suppress dissent?
4. What’s the name of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed after a container ship collided with one of the bridge’s support columns?
5. Which country observed a national day of mourning this week following a terror attack at one of its concert halls?
6. We covered an effort to provide caretaker classes for men in order to untangle gender norms in the household. In which South American country were these classes being offered?
7. CNN detailed the difficulties local and foreign citizens face as they try to flee gang violence and political unrest in which Caribbean nation?
8. Which famous European cathedral is set to reopen five years after a massive fire destroyed large parts of it?
9. Which country is battling high inflation where local market traders are valuing gold and the US dollar more than the local currency?
10. On Friday’s episode, we showed you a timelapse video in Iceland where the Northern Lights were seen while a volcano was erupting. What event is making the Northern Lights more visible than usual?
Click here to access the printable version of today’s CNN 10 transcript
CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom. The show’s priority is to identify stories of international significance and then clearly describe why they’re making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society.
Thank you for using CNN 10
by tyler | Mar 26, 2024 | CNN, cnn10
March 20, 2024
Today on CNN 10, we head to Russia where President Vladimir Putin easily won that country’s presidential election without any credible opposition. Then, we discuss a recent rise in measles cases and how to best protect yourself. And before you go, we get a possible glimpse of our digital future as we learn about a British startup that creates what they call AI-integrated “Digital Humans”, including a virtual DJ who performs around the world. All that and more on this episode of CNN 10.
Click here to access the printable version of today’s CNN 10 transcript
CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom. The show’s priority is to identify stories of international significance and then clearly describe why they’re making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society.
Thank you for using CNN 10
