Current Events
This NJ theme park has just announced that they will no longer allow children 15 or younger into the park after 5 p.m. without an adult.
Six Flags Great Adventure
Janik Sinner, the number one ranked player in this sport (and 1 seed at the US Open currently), will be sanctioned after twice testing positive for an anabolic steroid earlier this year. He is currently
Tennis
“SpongeBob SquarePants” celebrated its 25th anniversary this summer. Which of the following is NOT true about the beloved yellow, square sponge?
A. He works at the Krusty Krab
B. He lives in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom
C. His best friend is an octopus named Squidward
C. His best friend is an octopus named Squidward
Every summer, tourists, birders, and celebrity residents flock to the Hamptons on Long Island to see what exotic pink bird?
Flamingo
What NFL team, last years Super Bowl Champion, has partnered with Hallmark to make a Christmas movie this winter?
Kansas City Chiefs
Morrie Markoff, a supercentenarian blogger and scrap-metal sculptor who was believed to be the oldest man in the United States, died on June 3 at his home in downtown Los Angeles. He was 110.
Which of the following events did Mr. Markoff NOT live through?
A. First Airplane Flight
B. Two Pandemics
C. Two World Wars
A. First Airplane Flight
What new female singer became the first artist since The Beatles to have two songs debut in the top three of the Billboard Hot 100?
Sabrina Carpenter
“Inside Out 2” delivers a fresh crop of emotions for Riley, the Pixar film’s 13-year-old protagonist. What new emotion steals the show in the hit sequel?
This fast food restaurant is trying to hit people with nostalgia as they announced that it will be bringing back their commemorative cup collections with throw back designs that include Jurassic Park, Beanie Babies and Hot Wheels.
McDonalds
On June 17, the what team easily defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 106-88, to capture the N.B.A. title in five games.
Boston Celtics
On June 2, Claudia Sheinbaum made history as the first woman elected to lead which North American country?
Mexico
France took some flack this summer for not providing what home luxury to the Olympic athletes, in an attempt to lower the Game’s carbon footprint?
Air Conditioning
After 41 seasons at the helm, Pat Sajak signed off as the host of which game show in June?
The beloved Caesar salad turned 100 this summer. Which kind of fish is one of its main ingredients (although it is not included as often as it used to be)?
Which athlete won her 14th Olympic swimming medal in the Olympics this summer, making her the most decorated American woman in the history of the Games?
Katie Ledecky
Ukraine made a surprise assault into Russia, taking territory and creating a crisis for the Kremlin. It’s the biggest incursion into the country by a foreign military since what war?
WWII
Starbucks announced its new chief executive will be Brian Niccol, the current chief executive of what other chain restaurant known for its burritos, tacos, and bowls?
This new superhero movie opened last week, reviving the slow and unnoticed careers of actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Deadpool and Wolverine
A 47 year old Australian is being charged with stealing nearly $400,000 worth of limited edition commemorative coins from what popular animated Australian tv show?
Bluey
Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. Which of the following sports had its Olympic debut at this year’s games?
A. Break Dancing
B. Skateboarding
C. Water Polo
A. Break Dancing
On June 17, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, announced that he would push for a warning label on what?
Social Media
The Olympic sport of dressage made the news this summer. What is the sport of dressage? Describe it as briefly as possible.
Horse Dancing
This summer at Comic Con, this actor was announced as the planned villain for an upcoming Marvel movie, after he spent over a decade playing the main hero in the first wave of Marvel movies.
Robert Downey Jr
What American city won the bid to host the 2034 Winter Olympics?
Salt Lake City
The Summer Olympics ended on Aug. 11. Which two countries took home the most gold medals?
USA and China