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