Current Events and Technology Insights

CNN 10 covers escalating protests at Columbia University, severe floods in Kenya, and rent control in Paris. The episode also explores China's booming electric vehicle market, highlighting Tesla's competition with BYD. Additionally, it introduces Emo, a robot that predicts smiles, and concludes with shoutouts to schools.

What action did Columbia University take in response to the pro-Palestinian protests?

• Suspended students who did not leave the encampment

• Called the police to disperse the protesters

• Allowed the protests to continue without intervention

• Moved the protesters to another location

What natural disaster recently affected the town of Maihu in Kenya?

• Flooding

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Wildfire

What is one of the main reasons for the rising cost of living in cities?

• Decline in public transportation

• Excessive cultural activities

• Limited housing supply

• Decreasing job opportunities

What is the name of the iconic Parisian building that includes rent-controlled apartments?

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Eiffel Tower

• Louvre Museum

• Samaritaine

Which company is Tesla's biggest competitor in the electric vehicle market?

• Volkswagen

• Ford

• BYD

• Nissan

What unique feature does the Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle offer?

• Solar-powered engine

• Flying capabilities

• Autonomous driving

• Touchscreen controlling home devices

What recent change did Chinese authorities make regarding Tesla cars?

• Banned them from entering the country

• Lifted restrictions on their entry to sensitive areas

• Required additional safety features

• Increased import taxes

What is Emo, the robot, capable of doing?

• Flying drones

• Predicting smiles

• Cooking meals

• Writing essays

What technology does Emo use to predict smiles?

• Infrared sensors

• AI models and high-res cameras

• Voice recognition

• Motion detectors

Which school received a shoutout for submitting a word on TikTok?

• Washington Middle School

• Ripley High School

• Green Bay High School

• William Amos Hoff High School