US News
What budget airline officially shut down on May 2nd after a failed government bailout, stranding thousands of passengers?
Spirit Airlines
The WHO is coordinating a response this week after a deadly outbreak of what virus was identified aboard a cruise ship near Cape Verde?
Hantavirus
A new device unveiled this week can detect what type of harmful chemicals faster and cheaper than ever before?
forever chemicals
At the World Athletics Relays in Botswana this week, what country set a new world record in the Mixed 4x100m relay?
Jamaica
What was the #1 movie at the box office over the weekend?
The Devil Wears Prada 2
President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal this week, demanding that Iran completely give up what program as a condition for ending the conflict?
Nuclear
This week, Iranian drones and missiles attacked the Fujairah oil port, escalating the conflict into what Middle Eastern country?
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
A study published this week found surprising new evidence that a vital organ may have a hidden ability to regenerate itself after sustaining serious damage. What organ was studied?
the heart
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced it will end its funding of what rival golf league after this season?
LIV
Beyoncé made a highly anticipated return this week to what annual celebrity fashion event?
the Met Gala
The FCC ordered a review of ABC's broadcast licenses this week amid tensions between the White House and what late-night host?
Jimmy Kimmel
A monster truck lost control during a stunt rally on May 4th, driving into a crowd and killing three people in what South American country?
Colombia
Researchers this week unveiled a solar-powered system that converts plastic waste into what clean energy source?
Hydrogen
This 23-1 longshot won the Kentucky Derby this week, making trainer Cherie DeVaux the first woman ever to train a Derby winner.
Golden Tempo
A Florida woman was charged with attempted murder this week after allegedly firing 10 shots at the Beverly Hills mansion of what famous singer?
Rihanna
Severe weather this week brought tornadoes and heavy damage to towns like Mineral Wells and Weatherford in what state?
Texas
Reporters Without Borders warned this week that global press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in how many years?
25
This week the U.S. government struck deals with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI to review powerful new AI models before they are released to the public. What department made these deals?
Department of Commerce
This English soccer club reached their first Champions League final in 20 years this week after defeating Atlético Madrid in the semifinal round.
Arsenal
Justin Baldoni settled a high-profile lawsuit this week just before trial. Which actress and co-star originally filed the lawsuit against him?
Blake Lively
This week the Supreme Court struck down a voting district map in what southern state, ruling that it illegally used race to draw district lines?
Louisiana
After nearly 60 years of membership, the United Arab Emirates officially withdrew this week from what oil-producing organization?
OPEC
New data this week shows space debris is falling back to Earth faster than expected. What natural phenomenon is causing this?
sunspots (solar activity)
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history in London this week by becoming the first person to officially run a marathon in under what time?
2 hours
The nominees for what prestigious theater awards were announced this week, immediately sparking controversy over several notable snubs?
The Tonys