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This Middle Eastern country remained at war with the United States and Israel throughout the summer, with fighting disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
What is Iran?
On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrated this numbered anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
What is the 250th?
Led by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson(GOAT), this NBA team ended a 53-year championship drought in June.
Who are the New York Knicks?
Taylor Swift married this Kansas City Chiefs star on July 3.
Who is Travis Kelce?
At June’s G7 summit in France, Donald Trump had what he called a “very good” meeting with this Ukrainian president about ending Russia’s war.
Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
In July, protesters in 42 states demonstrated against the rapid construction of these massive facilities, whose growth has been driven partly by artificial intelligence.
What are data centers?
This nation defeated Argentina 1–0 in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Spain?
This Peacock dating show became the most-streamed program in America during the week of July 6–12, with nearly 2 billion minutes watched.
What is Love Island USA?
After Keir Starmer resigned in June, this country got its seventh prime minister in a decade when Andy Burnham took office in July.
What is the UK?
This longtime Republican senator from South Carolina and prominent Trump ally died unexpectedly in July at age 71.
Who is Lindsey Graham?
The United States’ World Cup run ended in the Round of 16 with a 4–1 loss to this European country.
What is Belgium?
This Marvel superhero's 2026 movie, Brand New Day, surpassed $2 billion at the global box office.
Who is Spider-Man?
In August, a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed more than 100 people and displaced roughly 180,000 in this Southeast Asian country.
What is Indonesia?
In June, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Haiti and this Middle Eastern nation.
What is Syria?
This NHL franchise defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win its first Stanley Cup since 2006.
Who are the Carolina Hurricanes?
Despite being decades into her career, this “Material Girl” led all artists with 11 nominations for the 2026 MTV VMAs.
Who is Madonna?
After roughly 18 months of student-led anti-government protests, this Balkan nation announced it would hold snap parliamentary elections in October.
What is Serbia?
July 2026 became the hottest month ever recorded in the Lower 48, breaking a record set during this infamous 1930s environmental disaster.
What is the Dust Bowl?
This Italian tennis star successfully defended his Wimbledon men's singles championship in July.
Who is Jannik Sinner?
This Country artist tied the record for the longest-running non-holiday Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 at 19 weeks.
Who is Ella Langley?