The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing News Quiz” for 10-25-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: The IRS is increasing standard tax deductions for 2025. What will it be for single filers?
- $15,000
- $18,000
- $20,000
Correct Answer: $15,000
Question 2: Which US city was named ‘the rattiest’ by pest control company Orkin?
- Chicago
- New York
- New Orleans
Correct Answer: Chicago
Question 3: Deshaun Watson is out for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. Which NFL team does he play for?
- New York Giants
- Cleveland Browns
- Tennessee Titans
Correct Answer: Cleveland Browns
Question 4: Scientists were encouraged by the increased population of which whale species?
- Humpback whale
- Right whale
- Sperm whale
Correct Answer: Right whale
Question 5: Which MLB teams will play each other in this year’s World Series?
- Yankees vs. Dodgers
- Astros vs. Braves
- Orioles vs. Giants
Correct Answer: Yankees vs. Dodgers
Question 6: Which technology giant will launch autonomous AI agents next month?
- Microsoft
- Oracle
- Adobe
Correct Answer: Microsoft
Question 7: The FAA has published new rules for ‘air taxis.’ What’s unique about them?
- They’re half-helicopter, half-plane
- They use nuclear energy
- They’re totally solar powered
Correct Answer: They’re half-helicopter, half-plane
Question 8: Baseball and Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela died at 63. Where was he from?
- Dominican Republic
- Mexico
- Cuba
Correct Answer: Mexico
Question 9: The US confirmed troops from which country have been sent to Russia to help fight its war with Ukraine?
- Belarus
- China
- North Korea
Correct Answer: North Korea
Question 10: Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living person in the US, has died. How old was she?
- 110
- 115
- 120
Correct Answer: 115