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This technology is at the center of a growing debate over whether the government needs to create stronger safety rules.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This country is the focus of an ongoing war that has contributed to higher global energy prices and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran
This slang term, recently added to Merriam-Webster, describes someone who suddenly loses their temper or acts recklessly, often in an emotional outburst.
Crashout
This Buffalo Bills quarterback scored five total touchdowns as the Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 41–31 in the first regular-season game at their new stadium.
Josh Allen
This is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan.
Tinker Bell
This is the name for the elections taking place in 2026 that will determine members of Congress but will NOT elect a new president.
Midterm Elections
This country, along with China, vetoed a U.S.-backed U.N. resolution concerning Iran.
Russia
This annual awards show honoring the best in television took place this week, with shows and actors competing for some of the biggest awards in TV.
Emmy Awards
This Major League Baseball team clinched another National League West division title this week.
Los Angeles Dodgers
This scientist developed the theory of general relativity.
Albert Einstein
This highly contagious disease was in the news this week as Pennsylvania reported more than 700 cases during an ongoing outbreak.
Measles
This South Asian country hosted the BRICS summit this week, bringing together leaders from major emerging economies.
India
This British singer said the decision to remove Macklemore from his tour was made by the tour promoter and venues after Macklemore made political comments during his opening set.
Ed Sheeran
This Kansas City Chiefs tight end was recently revealed as one of several high-profile victims in a $35 million financial fraud investigation.
Travis Kelce
This musician, known for hits like “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry,” famously went by a symbol for a period of his career.
Prince
This famous Washington DC performing arts center was ordered by a federal judge to give 30 days' notice before making major physical changes to its building.
Kennedy Center
This term describes hostility or fear toward people from other countries and appeared in headlines this week involving Kenya's treatment of foreign-owned small businesses.
Xenophobia
This rapper and entrepreneur was recently announced as the host of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, which will take place in Los Angeles later this month.
Snoop Dogg
This team became th enew No. 1 in the AP college football poll after defeating Ohio State 24-23.
Texas Longhorns
This author wrote Frankenstein when she was just 18 years old.
Mary Shelley
This federal agency raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point this week in an effort to fight inflation.
Federal Reserve
This body of water between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula has remained in the news because of attacks on ships and concerns about international trade.
Red Sea
This legendary fashion and costume designer, known for creating iconic looks for Cher and Carol Burnett, died this week at age 87.
Bob Mackie
This NHL team recently suspended its star goaltender after he failed to report to training camp.
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman returned as magical sisters in this 2026 sequel to a 1998 movie.
Practical Magic 2