Podcast
Questions and Answers
Who is the host of the show?
Who is the host of the show?
- Ms. Skillin
- Mr. Elder
- Coy (correct)
- Clare Duffy
What is the occasion mentioned at the beginning of the show?
What is the occasion mentioned at the beginning of the show?
- National Teacher`s Day
- Teacher`s Appreciation Week (correct)
- Teacher`s Retirement Day
- Teacher`s Birthday
Why do American leaders want to ban TikTok?
Why do American leaders want to ban TikTok?
- It is a popular social media app.
- It is owned by a Chinese company.
- It is a threat to national security. (correct)
- It is a privately owned company.
What is the lawsuit by TikTok against the U.S. government about?
What is the lawsuit by TikTok against the U.S. government about?
What did President Biden sign last month?
What did President Biden sign last month?
What happens to a massive star when it runs out of fuel?
What happens to a massive star when it runs out of fuel?
How fast is the speed of the NASA simulation?
How fast is the speed of the NASA simulation?
What is the event horizon of the black hole in the NASA simulation?
What is the event horizon of the black hole in the NASA simulation?
What is the top speed of the Radio Flyer car?
What is the top speed of the Radio Flyer car?
What is the estimated price of the Radio Flyer car?
What is the estimated price of the Radio Flyer car?
What is the potential consequence of the bill proposed in the US, according to TikTok?
What is the potential consequence of the bill proposed in the US, according to TikTok?
What is the main concern of US lawmakers regarding TikTok?
What is the main concern of US lawmakers regarding TikTok?
What is the situation in Rafah, according to the report?
What is the situation in Rafah, according to the report?
What is the concern of humanitarian aid officials regarding Rafah?
What is the concern of humanitarian aid officials regarding Rafah?
What is being discussed in the context of ceasefire negotiations?
What is being discussed in the context of ceasefire negotiations?
Flashcards
Who hosts the show?
Who hosts the show?
Coy
Occasion at the beginning of the show?
Occasion at the beginning of the show?
Teacher's Appreciation Week
Why ban TikTok?
Why ban TikTok?
Threat to national security
TikTok's lawsuit argues...
TikTok's lawsuit argues...
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What did Biden sign?
What did Biden sign?
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Massive star runs out of fuel?
Massive star runs out of fuel?
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Speed of NASA simulation?
Speed of NASA simulation?
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Event horizon distance?
Event horizon distance?
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Top speed of Radio Flyer car?
Top speed of Radio Flyer car?
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Price of Radio Flyer car?
Price of Radio Flyer car?
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TikTok: Bill's potential consequence?
TikTok: Bill's potential consequence?
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US lawmakers' TikTok concern?
US lawmakers' TikTok concern?
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Rafah's situation?
Rafah's situation?
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Aid officials' Rafah concern?
Aid officials' Rafah concern?
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Ceasefire negotiations discuss?
Ceasefire negotiations discuss?
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Study Notes
TikTok's lawsuit against the US government
- TikTok is suing the US government over a bill that could lead to its ban in the US, citing infringement on First Amendment speech rights.
- The bill requires TikTok to find a new American owner, spin off from its Chinese parent company ByteDance, or face a ban in the US.
- TikTok claims that the divestiture required by the law is not possible, commercially, technically, or legally, and would lead to the platform being blocked in the US starting in January next year.
Israel's operation in Rafah, Gaza
- Israel has launched a limited military operation in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, prompting the evacuation of at least 50,000 people.
- The US has paused a shipment of 3,500 weapons to Israel amid fears they could be used in further attacks on Rafah.
- The Israeli prime minister claims the operation is necessary to bolster Israeli leverage in ceasefire talks with Hamas.
Black Holes
- Black holes are created when a massive star collapses after running out of fuel and falling inward on its center.
- NASA has created a simulation showing what it would be like to get drawn into a massive black hole.
Unique Vehicle for Sale
- A custom-built vehicle, inspired by a Radio Flyer wagon, is up for auction and is capable of driving on the street.
- The vehicle was built on the chassis of a 1976 Mazda pickup and has a top speed of 60 miles per hour.
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