Current Events
Who is the current President of Ukraine?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The Gaza Strip is about how many miles long?
25 miles
What does the “C” in the CRAAP test stand for?
Currency
This international organization was founded in 1945 to maintain world peace and security, promote human rights, and foster sustainable development
United Nations
In 2025, which three world leaders held a high-profile meeting displaying military prowess?
Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un
How many member countries are in NATO as of 2025?
32
Which two countries share the longest international border in the world?
U.S. and Canada
What type of bias is this: a distortion of information that results from intentionally leaving out important facts, contexts, or perspectives.
Bias by omission
In what U.S. state was gold first discovered in 1848, sparking the Gold Rush?
California
Who is the prime minister of Israel and who is he at war with?
Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian MILITANT GROUPS (HAMAS)
What year was NATO founded?
1949
Name the smallest country in the world
Vatican City (.17 square miles)
What is it called when media outlets only present information that supports one side?
Confirmation bias
What does GDP stand for in economics?
Gross Domestic Product
What major environmental crisis is affecting coral reefs worldwide between 2023–2025?
Global coral bleaching event
NATO’s Article 5 states that an attack on one member is considered what?
An attack on all members
What is the most populous country in Africa?
Nigeria
Define Misinformation and Disinformation. What's the difference?
Disinformation: False information that is spread with intents to mislead
Misinformation: False information that is spread, regardless of the intent to mislead - can be accidental
Which major 3 countries did the U.S. last declare war on?
Italy, Germany, Japan - WWII
Which two countries are currently the main military powers backing opposite sides in the Gaza-Israel conflict?
The U.S. (backing Israel) and Iran (backing Hamas/other groups)
Which country was the most recent to join NATO in 2024?
Sweden
This country has the most time zones, spanning 11 zones from west to east.
Russia
"City Officials Struggle to Manage Rising Crime Rates as Residents Panic"
Is this headline bias? If so, name the bias.
bias through word choice or sensationalism? (It emphasizes fear with words like “struggle” and “panic,” which could influence perception, even if the facts are accurate.)
What is Mr. Miguel's daughters name? (Bonus for full legal name)
Romilly Ayla Miguel