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Keep up with Current Events on Newsbank

By Thomas Baer •  March 7, 2019
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Having trouble keeping up with current events? Check out the Newsbank Hot Topics Quick Link for monthly updates on topics that are trending in the news.

Navigate to Hot Topics from the Quick Links menu on the right side of the Newsbank homepage.

With the Hot Topics Quick Link, Newsbank develops searches to curate the latest articles covering current events, business & economics, civics, government, & politics, social issues, science technology & health, sports, arts & literature, and people in the news.

Here are a few Hot Topics from this month:

Vietnam - Kim and Trump Summit Meeting

Green New Deal

Amazon Walks Away from NYC Headquarters

Declaration of National Emergency

Measles Make a Comeback in the U.S.

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