Current Events - 9/17/25

What was the primary reason for the US government's concern regarding TikTok's operation in the United States?

• Economic competition with US social media companies

• Concerns over national security due to its Chinese parent company

• The app's popularity among young users

• Its impact on traditional media outlets

What is the main purpose of a credit score?

• To determine a person's annual income

• To predict how likely someone is to repay borrowed money on time

• To assess a person's educational background

• To track a person's social media activity

Which age group is currently experiencing the fastest decline in credit scores since the Great Recession?

• Baby Boomers

• Generation X

• Millennials

• Gen Z

What was Ruby Bridges' significant contribution to the Civil Rights Movement?

• She led a major protest march in Washington D.C.

• She was the first Black child to integrate an all-white elementary school.

• She successfully argued a landmark Supreme Court case.

• She became a prominent civil rights lawyer.

Explain what a credit score is, why is it important, and how do you keep it high.

Sentence Starter: A credit score is ____ . Its important because ___. You can keep a high credit score by ____