The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing News Quiz” for 8-2-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: In Paris, which country competed in Olympic men’s basketball for the first time?
- South Sudan
- Iceland
- Malta
Correct Answer: South Sudan
Question 2: More from Paris: Which US gymnast returned after dropping out of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021?
- McKayla Maroney
- Aly Raisman
- Simone Biles
Correct Answer: Simone Biles
Question 3: A police department in which city became the first in the US with an all-EV fleet?
- Mamaroneck, NY
- Bend, Ore.
- South Pasadena, Calif.
Correct Answer: South Pasadena, Calif.
Question 4: With which country did the US swap prisoners earlier this week?
- China
- Russia
- Iran
Correct Answer: Russia
Question 5: Why did the Federal Trade Commission fine CarShield $10 million?
- Revealing customer info
- Deceptive advertising
- Antitrust violations
Correct Answer: Deceptive advertising
Question 6: A study found that Gen X and millennials have a greater risk of…
- Cancer
- Dementia
- Diabetes
Correct Answer: Cancer
Question 7: The minimum wage in which US state may increase after a recent court ruling?
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- California
Correct Answer: Michigan
Question 8: President Biden has laid out proposals for reforming…
- Water rights regulations
- The Supreme Court
- The electoral college
Correct Answer: The Supreme Court
Question 9: Which country won the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics?
- China
- France
- United States
Correct Answer: China
Question 10: A nationwide recall was issued after what was discovered in some Boar’s Head deli meat products?
- Salmonella
- E.coli
- Listeria
Correct Answer: Listeria