current events

noun

variants or less commonly current affairs
chiefly US
: important events that are happening in the world
She reads several newspapers so she can keep track of current events.

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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025 Though the Academy Awards have never been outright canceled, current events have sometimes forced a postponement. Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025 The duo is set to talk about football, music, current events, and their personal lives. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025 Their power to influence current events beyond the stage is less so. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for current events 

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“Current events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/current%20events. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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