CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

โŒ•
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Curious Case of Os de Civรญs, the Only Spanish Town You Cannot Reach from Spain

Os de Civรญs is a unique Spanish village that can only be accessed via Andorra, making it geographically notable in Spain.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota middle school teaches 8th graders that ICE 'harassed' migrants in geography class curriculum

A Minnesota middle school faced controversy after including slides in an 8th-grade geography class that depict ICE as having harassed migrants, alongside additional material critical of former President Trump's immigration policies.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why was the rain so intense in Juiz de Fora? Understand the role of the terrain and the warm ocean

Heavy rainfall in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has caused significant casualties and was exacerbated by the region's geography.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Life & Tech

The Driest Places in the World Are Next to the Ocean. Scientists Explain the Phenomenon

Some of the driest places on Earth, such as the Atacama Desert in Chile and the Namib Desert in southern Africa, are located right next to oceans due to specific geographical and meteorological conditions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Test Reveals Gap in Finns' Knowledge of Geography

A test conducted by the magazine Me Nais revealed that only 15% of Finns answered all geography questions correctly, highlighting significant gaps in knowledge.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Which four U.S. states start with the word New? Test your knowledge!

This article from Iltalehti invites readers to participate in a geography quiz focused on identifying U.S. states that begin with 'New'.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Ministry of Education: Financial Education Will Become a Mandatory Subject in Schools, Replacing Geography

Starting next school year, ninth-grade students in Israel will no longer study geography as a new mandatory subject on financial education is introduced.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Greenland Frequently Makes Headlines, But What Do You Know About It? Take the Test

The article discusses Greenland's distinct characteristics, size, population, and wildlife, encouraging readers to test their knowledge about the region.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Test your ability to recognize Finnish municipalities on the map! The best guessers get all 15 correct

The article features a quiz challenging readers to identify Finnish municipalities on a map, with top scorers achieving a perfect score.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Anders Svensson: How Greenland, Covered in Ice, Got Its Misleading Name

The article discusses the ironic naming of Greenland and Iceland, highlighting how Iceland is lush and green during summer, whereas Greenland is predominantly icy and snowy.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Rฤ“zekne district rural municipalities specify the names of several rivers and lakes

Residents of rural municipalities in the Rฤ“zekne district discuss the various names for a single body of water, emphasizing local tradition and preference.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trumpists picked the wrong fight with Bad Bunny

The article discusses a controversy involving Trump supporters and Bad Bunny, emphasizing the historical context of the name 'America.'

Feb 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Now it's up to the market to bring order to prices

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision against tariffs imposed by Trump's administration highlights the challenges of managing global trade through emergency measures and tariffs, which have ultimately failed to significantly alter production geography.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

In which film series do we meet this gang?

This article presents a quiz with questions about movies, history, and geography.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Test your knowledge of the details of state flags โ€“ 10/10 is an incredibly impressive score

A quiz is presented for testing knowledge of state flags and their intricate details.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Who Would Win If American Forces Landed in Iran?

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, raising questions about military engagement strategies and geographical challenges faced by invading forces.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Escape Room 'Suitu Enchanted Forest' - How to Excitingly Teach Local Cultural History

A local escape room game themed around Suitu culture provides an interactive way for students to learn about their heritage, through challenges related to local food, music, and geography.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

What is the name of the instrument that has more strings than a violin?

Today's quiz features a variety of trivia questions on different topics ranging from music to history and geography.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Economic colonization devours the food basket of the West Bank and reshapes its geography

The article discusses how Israeli economic policies are redefining large areas of the occupied West Bank, affecting agricultural land and rural livelihoods.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

How does Israel imagine the future of the West Bank in light of its recent decisions?

Israel's recent policies significantly threaten the future of the West Bank, aiming to reshape its geography and demographics.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you think you knew geography? This quiz tells you โ€“ the best get 12 right

Ilta-Sanomat presents a geography quiz where the top scorers can answer all 12 questions correctly.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Private consumption recorded moderate growth in December and January, predicts Inegi

Private consumption in Mexico showed weak growth at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, according to estimates from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Do You Know the Countries of the World? If You Get All 12 Right on This Test, the Earth is at Your Fingertips

A quiz challenges readers' knowledge of which countries various islands belong to, highlighting Greenland's status as part of Denmark amid discussions about potential U.S. interest in it.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A Harsh Reminder for the Popular Series on TV: 'I Am Very Proud That I Do Not Know'

The semifinal of the popular TV show Hengaillaan revealed the finalists and tested contestants on their knowledge of Icelandic geography and literature.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pervert teacher's sex attacks at posh girls' school from cupboard assault to hotel rule

A former geography teacher was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assaults on students at a prestigious all-girls school, including one incident in a cupboard.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

QUIZ: The Alps Under the Microscope. What Do You Know About Them?

An article inviting readers to test their knowledge about the Alps through a quiz format.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Where is Paesaar and who owns it?

The Narva River, the largest river by discharge in Estonia, features a unique array of islands shaped by its flow, renowned for their scenic waterfalls, though visibility is limited by Russian control.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Column 'Uni live': Natural Science as a Foreign Language

The author reflects on the challenges of integrating natural sciences with humanities disciplines, particularly in the context of ethnology and geography.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Valentine's Day 'is losing its job': Mexico increasingly has fewer married people and more singles

In Mexico, there has been a notable shift in marital status over the past 20 years, with fewer people marrying and a rise in those living together or remaining single, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Islands as Aircraft Carriers: What is Happening in Asia

Indonesia aims to transform its geography into a military strength multiplier by utilizing selected toll road sections as emergency runways for fighter jets.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico achieves record in 2025 with the arrival of international tourists: closes with 47.7 million

Mexico received a record 47.7 million international tourists in 2025, showing a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

International tourism in Mexico grew 6% and reached 47.7 million visitors in 2025

Mexico welcomed 47.7 million international tourists in 2025, marking a 6.1% annual growth according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

What animal is this?

Today's quiz includes questions about literature, history, sports, and geography.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: Students Set Up a Tent to Sleep on the Ice of Emajรตgi

Students from the University of Tartu erected a tent on the ice of the Emajรตgi River for a sleepover after a geography student orientation event.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Is Selfoss Hellfoss?

The article raises a question regarding the geographical identity of Selfoss and whether it can be equated with Hellfoss.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Separation to Connection: Satellite Images of the Restoration of Euphrates Bridges in Eastern Syria

Satellite images reveal a swift effort to reconnect the banks of the Euphrates River through key bridges in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor, reflecting a shift in control and the reintegration of the geography of Syria.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Turbulence Before GDP Release Rekindles Attacks on IBGE

The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) faces renewed attacks on its credibility ahead of the upcoming GDP announcement due to internal turmoil and leadership changes.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Car production in Mexico falls to its lowest level in three years

Car production in Mexico decreased by 2.7% in January 2026, reaching its lowest level since 2023, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Art That Overcame Geography: Venezuelan Artist Masters Turkish 'Ebru' Thousands of Kilometers Away

Venezuelan artist Paula Victoria Chacon transforms traditional Turkish Ebru art into contemporary expressions while teaching it to her compatriots from afar.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is America? 'Professor' Bad Bunny gives a lesson at the Super Bowl and teaches a basic lesson in history and geography

Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl sparked discussion by emphasizing that 'America' includes all Latin American countries and not just the United States.

Feb 10 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Guess the Place: Where Have the Winter Olympics Been Decided?

Dagens Nyheter introduces a geography game themed around the Winter Olympics, challenging players to identify specific locations where the events were held.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

How Israel is trying to reshape geography by force through accelerated settlement?

The article discusses Israel's efforts to alter the legal and civil reality in the West Bank through accelerated settlement and land confiscation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

What is such a headgear called?

A quiz published by Aftenposten features various questions ranging from geography to history, culture, and current events in Norway and abroad.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Know the longest and shortest fasting hours in Ramadan 2026

The article discusses the varying lengths of fasting hours during Ramadan 2026, influenced by geographical location and seasonal changes.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Know the longest and shortest fasting hours during Ramadan 2026

The article discusses the expected longest and shortest fasting hours during Ramadan 2026, highlighting geographical variations and significant implications for those observing the fast.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

If you dug a hole through the Earth to the other side, where would you really end up: The interactive map shows you (vid)

An interactive map challenges the common misconception about where one would emerge if they dug a hole straight through the Earth.

Feb 8 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Test your knowledge of European capitals - Only the most diligent traveler will score 10/10

A quiz challenging participants to recall the capitals of European countries, aimed at avid travelers and geography enthusiasts.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Yemeni Deputy Foreign Minister: An expanded government imposed by geography and islands without foreign presence

Yemeni Deputy Foreign Minister Mustafa al-Noman discusses the lengthy formation of a new government reflecting geographic representation amidst internal divisions and political negotiations.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Life & Tech

What are the names of these fish that have a bloodthirsty reputation?

This article poses a quiz that includes questions about fish from South America known for their bloodthirsty reputation, as well as general knowledge on various topics such as food preparation and geographical features.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Jorge Olcina, Professor of Geographic Analysis: "Disasters won't fix things, Spain needs to plan to prevent flooding"

Jorge Olcina discusses the urgent need for Spain to implement planning measures to prevent flooding after recent extreme rainfall events.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:50 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

๐Ÿ“ก

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.