Bing News Quiz (06-13-2025)

Question 1: A runaway zebra named Ed was finally captured by authorities in which US state?

A Tennessee
B Kentucky
C Michigan

Correct Answer: Tennessee

Question 2: Which former Hollywood VIP was convicted on one charge in a New York sex-crimes retrial?

A Bill Cosby
B Harvey Weinstein
C Kevin Spacey

Correct Answer: Harvey Weinstein

Question 3: Disney and Universal are suing a company for unlicensed use of Star Wars and other characters. What kind of company is it?

A Online advertising
B AI
C Video games

Correct Answer: AI

Question 4: Speaking of Disney, it just paid $438.7 million to take full control of which TV streaming service?

A Hulu
B Paramount+
C Peacock

Correct Answer: Hulu

Question 5: Who won the men’s French Open tennis singles final in the longest title match in tournament history?

A Carlos Alcaraz
B Jannik Sinner
C Novak Djokovic

Correct Answer: Carlos Alcaraz

Question 6: About 1.7 million of which US grocery product were recalled after being linked to a salmonella outbreak?

A Eggs
B Apricots
C Cucumbers

Correct Answer: Eggs

Question 7: Which video game console just sold over 3.5 million units in its first four days of release?

A Valve Steam Deck
B Nintendo Switch 2
C PlayStation 5 Slim

Correct Answer: Nintendo Switch 2

Question 8: What’s the name of the June full moon that just peaked this week?

A Buck moon
B Flower moon
C Strawberry moon

Correct Answer: Strawberry moon

Question 9: Hundreds were evacuated after a volcano erupted in which Central American country?

A Guatemala
B Belize
C Honduras

Correct Answer: Guatemala

Question 10: A spacecraft launched by the European Space Agency was able to take the first-ever photos of which part of the sun?

A North Pole
B Equator
C South Pole

Correct Answer: South Pole

Bing News Quiz (06-06-2025)

Question 1: Which German city evacuated thousands of residents so recently discovered WW2-era bombs could be disarmed?
Munich
Cologne
Berlin
Answer: Cologne

Question 2: Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025. Which country does she represent?
Thailand
Canada
Indonesia
Answer: Thailand

Question 3: According to the Congressional Budget Office, how will the new Trump tax bill impact the US deficit if passed?
No impact
Add $2.4 trillion in debt
Lower debt by $2.4 trillion
Answer: Add $2.4 trillion in debt

Question 4: Which NFL star will be on the cover of the Madden NFL 26 video game?
Josh Allen
Jalen Hurts
Saquon Barkley
Answer: Saquon Barkley

Question 5: After finishing as runner-up last year, 13-year-old Faizan Zaki won which national contest?
Scripps Spelling Bee
Academic Decathlon
Model UN
Answer: Scripps Spelling Bee

Question 6: Which US fast food giant said it’s bringing the popular Snack Wraps back to its menu?
McDonald’s
Wendy’s
Burger King
Answer: McDonald’s

Question 7: The FDA upgraded a recall of what produce product to its most severe level?
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Potatoes
Answer: Tomatoes

Question 8: Which US company says they paid ‘ethical’ hackers $1.5M to hack them and detect computer network vulnerabilities?
Harley-Davidson
Caterpillar
John Deere
Answer: John Deere

Question 9: Which teams are meeting in the NBA Finals this year?
Knicks vs. Lakers
Pacers vs. Thunder
Pacers vs. Warriors
Answer: Pacers vs. Thunder

Question 10: What about the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final?
Stars vs. Panthers
Oilers vs. Hurricanes
Oilers vs. Panthers
Answer: Oilers vs. Panthers

Bing News Quiz (05-30-2025)

Question 1: United Airlines will now allow frequent flyers to earn and use miles on which other airline?
JetBlue
Delta
American
Answer: JetBlue

Question 2: Which reality TV stars currently serving time for fraud and tax evasion were pardoned by President Trump?
Todd and Julie Chrisley
Richard Hatch
Jen Shah
Answer: Todd and Julie Chrisley

Question 3: ‘Manhattanhenge’ takes place in NYC this week. What time of day will it occur?
Noon
Sunset
Dawn
Answer: Sunset

Question 4: Ford recalled over 1 million vehicles because of issues with faulty…
Brake lights
Seatbelts
Rearview cameras
Answer: Rearview cameras

Question 5: Speaking of US automakers, which one reportedly suffered a nearly 50% sales plunge in Europe last month?
Chrysler
General Motors
Tesla
Answer: Tesla

Question 6: The IOC says teams from which nation will remain banned from participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Russia
China
Greenland
Answer: Russia

Question 7: Which national radio organization sued the Trump administration this week over funding cuts?
Clear Channel
Voice of America
NPR
Answer: NPR

Question 8: For the first time since 2017, a person of Japanese heritage became the champion of which sport?
Sumo wrestling
Table tennis
Fencing
Answer: Sumo wrestling

Question 9: Which national pharmacy chain announced plans to close over 300 US stores?
CVS Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Walgreens
Answer: Rite Aid

Question 10: An Iranian man pleaded guilty to ransomware attacks targeting which eastern US city?
Baltimore
Providence
Boston
Answer: Baltimore

Bing News Quiz (05-23-2025)

Question 1: Due to congestion concerns, the FAA cut flights to which US city’s airport?

A Washington, DC
B Miami, Florida
C Newark, New Jersey

Correct Answer: Newark, New Jersey

Question 2: Speaking of planes, the US accepted a $400M luxury jet recently offered to President Trump by which Middle Eastern country?

A United Arab Emirates
B Saudi Arabia
C Qatar

Correct Answer: Qatar

Question 3: Which pro golfer won the PGA Championship last weekend?

A Scottie Scheffler
B Davis Riley
C Bryson DeChambeau

Correct Answer: Scottie Scheffler

Question 4: According to Yelp users, the top burger chain in the US is…

A Shake Shack
B In-N-Out Burger
C The Habit Burger Grill

Correct Answer: In-N-Out Burger

Question 5: Longtime NFL owner Jim Irsay died at 65. He served as the controlling owner of which team since 1997?

A Indianapolis Colts
B Chicago Bears
C Green Bay Packers

Correct Answer: Indianapolis Colts

Question 6: In more NFL news, which Hall of Fame player joined the Cleveland Browns ownership group?

A Joe Thomas
B Ozzie Newsome
C Charles Woodson

Correct Answer: Charles Woodson

Question 7: Which global nonprofit organization did Russia outlaw in its latest crackdown on dissent?

A The Red Cross
B Doctors Without Borders
C Amnesty International

Correct Answer: Amnesty International

Question 8: British climber Kenton Cool just scaled which mountain for a record 19th time?

A Mount Everest
B Mount Kilimanjaro
C Matterhorn

Correct Answer: Mount Everest

Question 9: In its new 2025 forecast, NOAA predicts a 60% chance that hurricane activity in the Atlantic will be…

A Above normal
B Near normal
C Below normal

Correct Answer: Above normal

Question 10: Which company says it plans to raise prices on shoes and apparel?

A Adidas
B Puma
C Nike

Correct Answer: Nike

Bing News Quiz (05-16-2025)

Question 1: A judge seized control of which New York prison to ensure compliance with court orders?
Rikers Island
Attica Correctional Facility
Metropolitan Detention Center
Answer: Rikers Island

Question 2: Which player was among those reinstated by MLB, making him eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame?
Roger Clemens
Pete Rose
Barry Bonds
Answer: Pete Rose

Question 3: Why did more than 1,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike?
Want wage increases
Want benefits upgrades
To protest new dress code
Answer: To protest new dress code

Question 4: Which notorious prison inmates are now eligible for parole after being resentenced by a California judge?
The Menendez brothers
‘El Chapo’ Guzmán & son Ovidio
Surviving Manson family members
Answer: The Menendez brothers

Question 5: The price of which US grocery staple fell in April for the first time in months?
Coffee
Eggs
Bananas
Answer: Eggs

Question 6: Which NBA team won the 2025 draft lottery, giving them the top overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft?
Chicago Bulls
San Antonio Spurs
Dallas Mavericks
Answer: Dallas Mavericks

Question 7: A driver for which food delivery app pleaded guilty to stealing $2.5M in a deliveries scam?
Instacart
DoorDash
Grubhub
Answer: DoorDash

Question 8: Which longtime cable TV network just announced a new $29.99-per-month streaming service?
ESPN
Telemundo
HBO
Answer: ESPN

Question 9: Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Junior Alvarado was suspended and fined for doing what during the race?
Elbowing another jockey
Overusing his whip
Bumping into another horse
Answer: Overusing his whip

Question 10: According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, 2025 foreign travel spending in the US is expected to…
Fall by $12.5 billion
Increase by $4.5 billion
Stay the same as 2024
Answer: Fall by $12.5 billion

 

Bing News Quiz (05-09-2025)

Question 1: The US Federal Reserve announced they will do what with the prime lending interest rate?

A Hold it steady
B Raise it
C Lower it

Correct Answer: Hold it steady

Question 2: Robert Prevost has been selected as the new pope of the Catholic Church. He’s the first-ever pope from…

A Ireland
B Peru
C The United States

Correct Answer: The United States

Question 3: The Trump administration says it has signed a ‘comprehensive’ trade deal with…

A Canada
B Japan
C The United Kingdom

Correct Answer: The United Kingdom

Question 4: A thoroughbred racehorse named Sovereignty won which prestigious US horse race last weekend?

A Kentucky Derby
B Preakness
C Belmont Stakes

Correct Answer: Kentucky Derby

Question 5: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will serve a second term after his party won the recent election in which country?

A Australia
B New Zealand
C Italy

Correct Answer: Australia

Question 6: After rounds of fan voting, the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club chose what as its permanent name?

A Salt Lake City Spirit
B Utah Coyotes
C Utah Mammoth

Correct Answer: Utah Mammoth

Question 7: Using his mom’s phone, a 2nd grader accidentally ordered 70,000 of what to his Kentucky home?

A Lollipops
B Hot Wheels
C Bags of Doritos

Correct Answer: Lollipops

Question 8: The CEO of which US toy company says it plans to raise prices this year because of tariffs?

A Mattel
B Hasbro
C Jazwares

Correct Answer: Mattel

Question 9: Disney has announced plans to open a new theme park in which world capital?

A Stockholm
B Abu Dhabi
C London

Correct Answer: Abu Dhabi

Question 10: A spacecraft once meant to land on Venus is expected to crash back to Earth soon. Who originally launched it in the 70s?

A China
B The United States
C The Soviet Union

Correct Answer: The Soviet Union

Bing News Quiz (05-02-2025)

Question 1: Mark Carney will remain prime minister of Canada after his party won this week’s national election. Which party?

A New Democratic Party
B Conservative Party
C Liberal Party

Correct Answer: Liberal Party

Question 2: Which college football player was the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft?

A Shedeur Sanders
B Cam Ward
C Travis Hunter

Correct Answer: Cam Ward

Question 3: Former congressman George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in jail for fraud. Which state did he represent?

A Texas
B New York
C California

Correct Answer: New York

Question 4: The Vatican says it will begin the process of electing a new pope next week. What’s this process called?

A A conclave
B A consistory
C A congregation

Correct Answer: A conclave

Question 5: Which shipping company announced it was cutting 20,000 jobs after a reduction in Amazon deliveries?

A FedEx
B DHL
C UPS

Correct Answer: UPS

Question 6: Which animal caused an Alabama highway shutdown after it escaped and had to be rescued?

A Mama the llama
B Rex the camel
C Sheila the kangaroo

Correct Answer: Sheila the kangaroo

Question 7: A child visitor to a Dutch museum damaged a painting by which renowned artist?

A Mark Rothko
B Rembrandt
C Pablo Picasso

Correct Answer: Mark Rothko

Question 8: Which national fast-food chain is closing up to 200 underperforming locations?

A Wendy’s
B Jack in the Box
C McDonald’s

Correct Answer: Jack in the Box

Question 9: Authorities had to rescue the same climber two times in one week from which famous world mountain?

A Mount Everest
B Mount Fuji
C Mount Kilimanjaro

Correct Answer: Mount Fuji

Question 10: Ford recalled more than 280,000 US vehicles over issues with faulty…

A Vehicle cameras
B Seatbelts
C Headlights

Correct Answer: Vehicle cameras

Mark Carney will remain prime minister of Canada after his party won this week’s national election. Which party?

Mark Carney will remain prime minister of Canada after his party won this week’s national election. Which party?

A New Democratic Party
B Conservative Party
C Liberal Party

Correct Answer: Liberal Party

Former congressman George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in jail for fraud. Which state did he represent?

Former congressman George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in jail for fraud. Which state did he represent?

A Texas
B New York
C California

Correct Answer: New York