UnitedHealthcare CEO
Where was Luigi Mangione arrested?
At a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania.
What Middle Eastern country did Israel target in its strikes?
Syria
What country will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup?
Saudi Arabia.
What category strength was Cyclone Chido when it hit Mayotte?
Category 4
How many branches of government does the United States have?
Three (Legislative, Executive, Judicial).
What healthcare executive was killed by Luigi Mangione?
Brian Thompson.
How many naval vessels were destroyed in Israel’s strike on Syrian ports?
15 ships.
What futuristic city will feature games during the tournament?
Neom.
Which French territory suffered its worst storm in nearly a century from Cyclone Chido?
Mayotte
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
The President.
What type of pain did Luigi Mangione suffer from, requiring surgery?
Severe back pain.
What was the name of the rebel group that overthrew Bashar al-Assad?
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
How many new stadiums does Saudi Arabia plan to build for the World Cup?
11 new stadiums.
Why is the official death toll of Cyclone Chido hard to determine?
burial traditions and undocumented migrants
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
Six years.
What infamous figure did Mangione admire, calling him a “political revolutionary”?
Ted Kaczynski (the Unabomber).
What ceasefire agreement created the demilitarized buffer zone between Syria and Israel?
The 1974 ceasefire agreement.
Why is the World Cup likely to be held in winter instead of summer?
To avoid extreme summer heat.
What key infrastructure in Mayotte was severely damaged by the cyclone?
airport, hospital, and electricity supply
What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the laws.
What major project did Mangione contribute to during his internship at Firaxis Games?
Civilization 6
What was Israel’s main reason for targeting Syrian military assets?
To prevent weapons from falling into extremist hands.
What sponsor does FIFA currently have from Saudi Arabia?
Aramco
Name one of the neighboring countries preparing for potential flooding after Cyclone Chido weakened over land.
Malawi or Zimbabwe
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Nine.