This country has been asking to join the E.U. this week after their trading with the United States has deteriorated. The country is a longtime ally with the United States and is close to us, but tariffs have made trade more difficult. What country is this?
A. Mexico
B. Guatamala
C. United Kingdom
D. Canada
A. Use all green energy to power their A.I. systems
B. Ban the use of A.I. in all classrooms
C. A global slowdown of A.I. Development
D. A combined version of Claude, Chat GPT and Gemini
C. A Global Slowdown
This last week in the MLB, this team clinched the NL Central. This team has one of the lowest payrolls in all of baseball, and consistently has overperformed the last few years. While they're guaranteed to make the playoffs, questions remain on if they can finally make a World Series. What team is this?
A. Chicago Cubs
B. Los Angeles Dodgers
C. St. Louis Cardinals
D. Milwaukee Brewers
D. Milwaukee Brewers
Ed Sheeran has been in the news this week for removing an opening artist from his tour, after the opening artist gave statements in support of the people of Palestine in their conflict against Israel. Who was the opener that was kicked off the tour?
A. Stella Lefty
B. Tate McRae
C. Macklemore
D. Noah Kahan
C. Macklemore
On September 22, 1949, this country successfully tested their first nuclear bomb after the United States. What country did this?
A. China
B. Great Britain
C. The Soviet Union
D. India
C. Soviet Union
Song: 2023
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
Both Democratic and Republican voters have come together against one key issue ahead of the 2024 midterm elections. What issue is uniting both Democrats and Republicans?
A. Immigration
B. Economic Policy
C. Green Energy
D. AI Data Centers
D. AI Data Centers - both parties oppose them
A. An oil pipeline
B. A music festival
C. A central bank in Saudi Arabia
D. An international golf event
A. Oil Pipeline
This WNBA player is set to release her first signature shoe with Nike. She will be the 3rd WNBA player to get a shoe with Nike, and the 5th ever to get a shoe deal. She currently plays for the Indiana Fever. Who is this?
A. A'ja Wilson
B. Sabrina Ionescu
C. Caitlin Clark
D. Sheryl Swoopes
C. Caitlin Clark
Latin music has grown in popularity in the United States over the past few years, so much so that they have created the Latin Grammy Awards to honor Latin artists. Which of the following artists is NOT nominated for an award this year?
A. Bad Bunny
B. Karol G
C. Rosalia
D. J Balvin
A. Bad Bunny (has not released new music in the last year)
On September 21st, 1947, this famous author known for writing horror books was born. He is most known for his books IT, Pet Semetary, and the Shining.. amongst many others. Who is this author?
A. Stephen King
B. James Patterson
C. R.L. Stein
D. JK Rowling
A. Stephen King
Song: 2009
I Got a Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Donald Trump has been upset over this attempt to rename an arts institution that puts on concerts and performances in Washington DC. President Trump wanted to rename it after himself, but a judge ruled he cannot do that. Which President is the center currently named after?
A. John F. Kennedy
B. Ronald Reagan
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. George Washington
A. John F. Kennedy
Why have black bears in California been in the news?
A. Bears were used as a publicity stunt in L.A. to draw attention to the newest Paddington movie
B. Bears have been venturing further away from their natural habitat into backyards, looking for food/shelter
C. The San Diego Zoo has created a new exhibit focused entirely on black bears
D. Black Bears are getting closer to extinction in California, and there are calls for more protection
B. Venturing into backyards. (Real Picture)
The Seattle Seahawks kicked off their season with a win last week, but may be without their Super Bowl winning Quarterback for week 2 with an injury. This QB was injured on his first drive last week. Who is this QB?
A. Kyler Murray
B. Sam Darnold
C. Baker Mayfield
D. Jared Goff
B. Sam Darnold
An old-school Sega game that sets passengers racing against the clock to get to their destination is getting a remake and is already making headlines. The game is from 1999. What is the game?
A. Buffalo Bus
B. Triumphant Train
C. Crazy Taxi
D. Courageous Car
C. Crazy Taxi
September 21, 1937, this book, written by JRR Tolkien told the story of Bilbo Baggins and his quest to find a magical ring. What story is this?
A. Harry Potter
B. The Hobbit
C. Star Wars
D. Percy Jackson
B. The Hobbit
Song: 2012
We Are Never Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
Sunny, a Portuguese water dog, passed away this week at the age of 14. While you may not know the dog, you likely know the owner. Sunny was the dog of this former President. Which President owned Sunny?
A. Joe Biden
B. Barack Obama
C. George W. Bush
D. Jimmy Carter
B. Barack Obama
Another day, another scary A.I. headline. This company that owns ChatGPT disclosed that it found six instances where the A.I. program did things without humans giving it direct prompting. What company disclosed this?
A. OpenAI
B. Google
C. Meta
D. Anthropoic
A. OpenAI
This running back from the Kansas City Chiefs had an impressive start to the season. This player came from the Seahawks, and had 173 all-purpose yards in week 1. This has taken pressure off of Patrick Mahomes as he recovers from an injury. Who is this player?
A. Kenneth Walker III
B. Jahmyr Gibbs
C. Chase Brown
D. Johnathan Taylor
A. Kenneth Walker III
The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the upcoming nominees for this year. Which of the following items is NOT a toy that has been nominated for this year's Hall of Fame?
A. Tickle Me Elmo Doll
B. Pokemon Cards
C. Mr. Potato Head
D. Yahtzee
C. Mr. Potato Head (It's already in the Hall of Fame)
On September 18, 1973, this former President from Georgia, known for being a peanut farmer, filed a report with the government stating that he had seen a UFO with his own eyes... Who was this President?
A. Richard Nixon
B. Teddy Roosevelt
C. Woodrow Wilson
D. Jimmy Carter
D. Jimmy Carter
Song: 1965
Help! - The Beatles
The Federal Reserve decided unanimously to raise a key economic policy, which puts them at odds with President Trump in how the economy should run. What was raised by the Federal Reserve?
A. The Value of the Dollar
B. Interest Rates
C. Inflation Rates
D. The Unemployment Rate
B. Interest Rates
The European Union is set to put a new ban on social media for young people. What age will the ban be set for?
A. 11 and Under
B. 13 and Under
C. 16 and Under
D. 17 and Under
B. 13 and Under
This professional soccer team in England is off to a rough start to the season, and faced boos after a recent loss. The team was previously one of the best, but they lost 3 of 6 in the English Soccer Cup, and now have some of their top prospects asking to leave. Which team is this?
A. Manchester City
B. Manchester United
C. Arsenal
D. Liverpool
B. Manchester United
On October 25th, the NFL will be playing a game in France, and for halftime, they have already booked this Nigerian-based rapper. The rapper had a sold out performance in Paris, and was one of the most talked about shows in the country. Who is this rapper?
A. Burna Boy
B. Dizzee Rascal
C. Skepta
D. Little Simz
A. Burna Boy
On September 23rd 1949, this famous musician, known as "The Boss" was born. He is known for songs like Born to Run, Born in the USA, and Glory Days. Who is this artist?
A. Bruce Springsteen
B. John Melloncamp
C. Billy Joel
D. Elton John
A. Bruce Springsteen
Song: 1970
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross