U.S. Politics
Americans celebrate this federal holiday today, Monday, Feb 16, originally established to honor George Washington’s birthday.
What is Presidents' Day?
The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently being held in this European country, famous for its pizza, pasta, and the Alps.
What is Italy?
This Minnesota Timberwolves star was named MVP of the 2026 NBA All-Star game on Sunday night after leading his team to victory.
Who is Anthony Edwards?
In a viral interview this week, this former U.S. President told the public there was "no evidence" of aliens visiting Earth during his time in office.
Who is Barack Obama?
Though it happened 8 days ago, fans are still talking about the halftime show and commercials from this massive NFL championship game.
What is Super Bowl LX (60)?
Explorers in Lake Michigan announced this week that they found the shipwreck of a steamer that has been missing since this century.
What is the 19th Century (or the 1800s)?
A limited government this began on Saturday after Congress failed to agree on a budget for the Department of Homeland Security.
What is a shutdown?
American speed skater Jordan Stolz has dominated the ice this week, winning gold and setting an Olympic record in this 500-meter event.
What is Speed Skating?
The 2026 All-Star Game was played in this California city, at the brand-new Intuit Dome arena.
What is Inglewood (or Los Angeles)?
NASA released a stunning new photo from the Hubble telescope this week showing a dying star "cracking open" a cloud of dust known as this Nebula.
What is the Egg Nebula?
Movie trailers for the live-action version of Moana and Toy Story 5 have dominated this video-sharing platform over the last week.
What is YouTube (or TikTok)?
Leaders from across the continent gathered in Ethiopia this week for the annual summit of this international organization.
What is the African Union?
President Trump is scheduled to deliver this annual address to a joint session of Congress on February 24th.
What is the State of the Union?
For the first time ever, this event—featuring two skiers racing side-by-side over bumps—was held as an official Olympic medal sport.
What is Dual Moguls?
The NBA used a new tournament format this year, featuring three teams: the USA Stars, the USA Stripes, and this team of international players.
What is Team World?
Researchers at the University of Michigan revealed a new AI system this week that can read these types of brain scans in just seconds to find medical issues.
What are MRIs?
Actor Sam Rockwell stars in a new sci-fi comedy released this past Friday titled Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't this.
What is "Die"?
World leaders expressed concern this week about a growing humanitarian crisis in this African country, which has been at war for three years.
What is Sudan?
This former Florida Senator, now serving as the Secretary of State, traveled to Germany and Slovakia this week for diplomatic meetings.
Who is Marco Rubio?
Norwegian skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo made history this weekend by winning his 9th career gold medal, a new record for this specific sport.
What is Cross-Country Skiing?
Standing over 7 feet tall, this French superstar led Team World in scoring but was unable to win the championship game.
Who is Victor Wembanyama?
To help study their impact on the human body, scientists have successfully created this type of tiny plastic pollution that actually glows under special lights.
What are Microplastics (or Nanoplastics)?
This pop superstar was a top trend this week after she performed at a high-profile "Harmony" themed music ceremony in Italy.
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
On February 15th, the U.N. celebrated the "World Day of this," a day dedicated to making sure everyone has fair access to jobs and rights.
What is Social Justice?
Because 2026 is an even-numbered year, voters are preparing for these elections in November, where all 435 seats in the House are up for grabs.
What are the Midterm Elections?
The official mascots for the 2026 Games are Tina and Milo, who are these small, white-furred members of the weasel family.
What are Stoats (or Ermines)?
Local favorite Kawhi Leonard thrilled the crowd by scoring 31 points in just 12 minutes during a single round-robin game for this team.
Who are the USA Stripes?
A major medical study this week identified an enzyme with the code-name N4BP2 that causes this deadly disease to "rewire" its own DNA.
What is Cancer?
The Independent Spirit Awards were held this weekend, where a movie about a time-traveling RV titled Nirvanna the Band The Movie was a surprise winner.
What are the Independent Spirit Awards?
A "Board of Peace" announced a $5 billion plan this week to help rebuild this territory following a ceasefire deal.
What is Gaza?