current events

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A good test of Mr. Goodspeed’s framework is how it could be used to analyze a cluster of current events that occurred after the book went to press.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The pivot from sculpture to video games was necessitated by current events, said a member of the group.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Knowledge of current events, geography, and simple concepts like the law of supply and demand have been crowded out by willed ignorance and motivated reasoning.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

If the global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t wake you up to this, then maybe current events will.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Every Tuesday, Mr. Ryan’s history students were supposed to bring a topic for a current events discussion.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen