Summary
In this news wrap, the United States fully reopens to most travelers for the first time since before the pandemic. The U.S. charged two hackers — a Ukrainian and a Russian — in a string of major ransomware attacks. U.S. and Iraqi officials say Iranian-backed militia forces carried out Sunday's drone attack on Iraq's prime minister.
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Five Facts
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Who
will be allowed in to the U.S. again based on this piece?
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What
other changes in COVID policy are mentioned in this piece?
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What
were some of the attacks reportedly carried out by Russian and Ukrainian hackers mentioned in this piece?
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Where
did crowds of migrants from Iraq and elsewhere get turned back in large numbers this week?
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What
did former president Barack Obama speak in Glasgow this week?
Focus Questions
Why do you think the Biden administration chose this time to allow travel to the U.S. again? Do you think it's a good idea? Why or why not?
Media literacy:
Was there an item in this news wrap that didn't make sense to you, or that you wish had been covered in more detail? If so, what?
For More
This week, the UN climate convention known as COP26 continues, with world leaders negotiating future responses to climate change. To find out more,
check out this post
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