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