Find the answers to the “Microsoft Rewards Bing News Quiz” (Test your smarts) for 4-18-2025. Are you in the know when it comes to the news? Find out to earn 10 points.
Question 1: What new policy did Starbucks just announce for baristas?
- Hourly wage increase
- New dress code
- Educational stipend
Answer: New dress code
Question 2: What happened with US retail sales in March?
- Rose 1.4%
- Fell 1.4%
- No change from February
Answer: Rose 1.4%
Question 3: A US court ruled against which tech giant, saying it holds an illegal monopoly over online ad sales?
- Cisco
- Apple
Answer: Google
Question 4: In more tech news, which social media company is also in court this week facing an antitrust lawsuit?
- X
- TikTok
- Meta
Answer: Meta
Question 5: Why did MLB star Bryce Harper use a blue bat in a game this week?
- To honor his father
- To match his cleats
- Gender reveal for son
Answer: Gender reveal for son
Question 6: Which professional golfer won the 2025 Masters tournament?
- Justin Rose
- Tiger Woods
- Rory McIlroy
Answer: Rory McIlroy
Question 7: Name the precious metal that hit a record price this week amid concerns of a US-China trade war?
- Copper
- Gold
- Silver
Answer: Gold
Question 8: Which grocery staple also hit a record high price last week?
- Apples
- Eggs
- Milk
Answer: Eggs
Question 9: Nobel prize-winning novelist Mario Vargas Llosa died at 89. Which country was he from?
- Spain
- Argentina
- Peru
Answer: Peru
Question 10: Which deep sea animal was just captured on camera in its natural environment for the first time?
- Colossal squid
- Giant ocean manta ray
- Blue whale
Answer: Colossal squid
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