Question 1: As chilly temperatures gripped much of the US, which big city ended a nearly two-year snow drought?
- Boston
- New York
- Chicago
Correct Answer: New York
Question 2: According to the WHO, use of which product has dropped around the world since 2000?
- Tobacco
- Pesticides
- Alcohol
Correct Answer: Tobacco
Question 3: Researchers near Costa Rica recently discovered four new species of which deep-sea creature?
- Eel
- Squid
- Octopus
Correct Answer: Octopus
Question 4: Kate Middleton was hospitalized after a planned surgery. Which other royal is also scheduled for surgery?
- King Charles
- Prince William
- Princess Eugenie
Correct Answer: King Charles
Question 5: A federal judge blocked the merger of which airlines over antitrust concerns?
- Delta and American
- JetBlue and Spirit
- Southwest and Alaska
Correct Answer: JetBlue and Spirit
Question 6: Which US state just established an official state bat and state mushroom, beginning in 2024?
- Nevada
- California
- Alabama
Correct Answer: California
Question 7: Which company just ended Samsung’s 12-year run as the largest seller of smartphones globally?
- Apple
- Transsion
- Xiaomi
Correct Answer: Apple
Question 8: Actor Pierce Brosnan faces charges that he trespassed in a restricted area of which US national park?
- Yosemite
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone
Correct Answer: Yellowstone
Question 9: The US blocked former President Alejandro Giammattei from entering the country, days after he left office in…
- Brazil
- Honduras
- Guatemala
Correct Answer: Guatemala
Question 10: A new federal proposal aims to reduce which type of fee for US consumers?
- Airline baggage fees
- Utility reconnect fees
- Overdraft fees
Correct Answer: Overdraft fees