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President Trump made news when he renamed the Department of Defense the “Department of ______,” as it was first named under President George Washington in 1789.
Revolution or War
War (renamed Defense after WWII)
The latest government criminal migrant detention center is a 435-bed prison located in Louisiana and is called the “Louisiana ______.”
Lair or Lockup
Lockup
The U.S. was quite alarmed when Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted what other leader for a military parade?
French President Macron or Russian President Putin
Russian President Putin
World Geography Question: This Tuesday in 1620, the Mayflower departed England with 102 passengers and landed in the New World on November 21. What direction did the Mayflower sail to get from England to the now United States?
east or west
west
Welcome to mid-September. What day in the next few days does the fall season begin?
22 or 23
22 (next Monday at 1:19 p.m. CST)
The 204-year-old publication “The Farmers _______” predicts a mostly mild forecast for most of the nation.
Almanac or Post
Almanac
As America becomes less homogenous, fewer parents are allowing children to go to sleepovers because they fear what?
bad influence on the child or viruses
bad influence on the child
Beginning this week and running through October 15 is “National Hispanic Heritage Month.” According to Webster, the definition of a Hispanic is “being a person of Latin American descent and especially of Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin” living where?
anywhere or in the U.S.
In the U.S.
This Monday, FOX premieres a new show call “Celebrity Weakest _______.”
Body or Link
Link
Last Sunday, which prominent TV awards show was held?
Emmys or Oscars
Emmys
After last Saturday’s college football games, what team remains #1 in the nation?
Georgia or Ohio State
Ohio State
Lynx Superstar Napheesa Collier is a strong contender for WNBA MVP. What U.S. state claims the franchise of the WNBA Lynx?
Connecticut or Minnesota
Minnesota
A Hastings, NE, driver on a main highway was shocked when he hit his brakes to avoid hitting and killing a wallaby. A wallaby is a cousin of what mammal?
giraffe or kangaroo
kangaroo (someone’s pet got out)
This Saturday is “National Pepperoni Pizza Day.” Pepperoni is a salami seasoned with salt, paprika, chili flakes, or cayenne pepper, and garlic, and is made from a blend of beef and what other meat?
chicken or pork
pork
Following a series of vetoed United Nations resolutions regarding the conflict, the U.S. has been engaged in diplomatic efforts concerning a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Which of the following describes the U.S. action taken in the UN Security Council in mid-September 2025?
A. The U.S. voted in favor of a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
B. The U.S. abstained from voting on a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.
C. The U.S. vetoed a UN resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
D. The U.S. introduced its own resolution demanding a temporary ceasefire, which was then passed unanimously.
Answer: C. The U.S. vetoed a UN resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. college students
This week starts “National Hispanic Heritage Month,” honoring Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. A famous Hispanic is Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, whose family came from where?
Cuba, Haiti, Mexico
Cuba
Last week, Israel’s military hit Hamas leaders in what Middle East nation?
Qatar, Iran, or Iraq
Qatar
World History Question: This Friday in 1985, what large North American city was slammed by an 8.1 earthquake that took 20,000 lives and left 100,000 homeless?
Lima-Peru, Mexico City-Mexico, or Sao Paulo-Brazil
Mexico City-Mexico,
This week starts “National Hispanic Heritage Month,” honoring those who have positively influenced and enriched our nation. Sonia Sotomayor is well-known for what accomplishment?
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Supreme Court Justice, or 1st Hispanic U.S. Senator
Supreme Court Justice
This week starts “National Hispanic Heritage Month,” honoring those who have positively influenced and enriched our nation. A famous Hispanic is Cesar Chavez, who is accomplished in what area?
medicine, sports, or worker rights
worker rights
In the past decade, in what speed zone areas are police utilizing “speed camera” technology and mailing tickets to violators?
business district, residential, or school
school
The main reason the FDA made strong warnings for e-cigarettes is that young people are more likely to do what older adults do not do.
get addicted to nicotine, socialize in groups, or take risks
take risks
Most people associate the fall season with beautiful foliage, apple picking, and pumpkin lattes, but for TV viewers, it’s a season for what?
new commercials, new films,or new shows
new shows
At last week’s Video Music Awards, which female won Video of the Year?
Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, or SZA
Ariana Grande
Last weekend, the 2025 WNBA playoffs began. What team entered the playoffs as the #1 overall seed?
Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, or New York Liberty
Minnesota Lynx
What Boston Red Sox reliever recently had a 42-game hitless streak snapped after a dominant 6-week period?
Andres Munoz, Aroldis Chapman, or Jeff Hoffman
Aroldis Chapman
Alyce Rotunda, a Centerville, MI, woman, on the way to the hospital to give birth, didn’t make it and had to give birth in a McDonald’s parking lot. What is the baby daughter’s name?
McBeth, McDaughter, or McTilly
McTilly (nickname for Matilda)
Geography Question: The Top 5 largest cities in the United States are New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix, and what other city?
Boston, Houston, or Salt Lake City
Houston
What state was in the news as being the very first state to do away with vaccine “mandates,” leaving decisions to family?
California, Florida, or Pennsylvania
Florida
This Wednesday was Constitution Day. In 1787, in what “City of Brotherly Love” did delegates from twelve states vote unanimously to approve the proposed U.S. Constitution?
New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
The U.S. was quite alarmed when Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Putin and what other nation’s leader for a military parade?
Germany, North Korea, or South Korea
North Korea
World History Question: This Monday in 1916, in World War I, for the first time, tanks were used against the enemy in combat. On what continent was World War I fought? Asia, Europe, North America
Europe
Famous saying: “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your ______.”
destination, fate, goal, or path
destination
Geography Question: Around the clock, security guards watch the famous George Washington Bridge. The only 14-lane suspension bridge, the George Washington Bridge goes over what river?
Hudson, Mississippi, Potomac, or St. Charles
Hudson
In the years since COVID-19, gun violence has gone down 25% to 35% in most cities. Per capita, Gary, IN, has the worst murder rate, but what city has the most murders?
Chicago, Houston, or New York City
Chicago
As America becomes less homogenous, fewer parents are allowing children to go to sleepovers because they fear bad influences. Homogeneous is a sociology word meaning what?
religious membership, same blood, or same character
same character
As the new fall show season begins, it is also the final season for what horror show?
Alice in Borderland, Stranger Things, or The Last of Us
Stranger Things
Last Sunday, the Emmy Awards show was held. The mission statement of the Television Academy is to celebrate excellence in arts and sciences while fostering a diverse and ______ community.
inclusive, independent, or insidious
inclusive
In Week 2 of the NFL, which NY Giants quarterback threw for 450 yards and 3 touchdowns, but his team lost to the Cowboys in overtime?
Bo Nix, Jaxson Dart, or Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson
The WNBA entered its postseason amid controversy when Chicago suspended star player Angel Reese for detrimental comments about teammates. What is the nickname of the Chicago franchise?
Lynx, Sky, or Sun
Sky (did not make playoffs)
The United Kingdom has started a trend that may spread to the U.S. The U.K. banned the sale of what drinks because they cause children to lose sleep, have diarrhea, receive poor grades, and have mood swings?
chocolate milk, high-caffeine energy drinks, or Ukrainian whiskey
high-caffeine energy drinks
University of Montreal researchers have found that late-night foods can result in bizarre and unpleasant dreams.
any dairy, salted snacks, or spicy foods
any dairy
Most of the Democrats in Congress are at odds with Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s stance on what issue?
elderly care, mandated vaccines, parental choice, or both mandated vaccines and parental choice
both mandated vaccines and parental choice
This Thursday, the nation celebrates Constitution Day and _______ Day as we celebrate the signing of the Constitution which took place on September 17, 1787.
Citizenship, Freedom, Liberty, or Patriotism
Citizenship
In the war against drug cartels, the U.S. military recently hit a drug-carrying boat that was headed north from what South American country?
Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, or Venezuela
Venezuela
World History Question: This Thursday in 1810, Chile, after 269 years, declared independence from what European nation?
Belgium, England, Portugal, or Spain
Spain
What is the French culinary term that means to prepare all your ingredients and equipment before you begin cooking?
A. Sauté
B. Julienne
C. Chiffonade
D. Mise en place
Answer: D. Mise en place
According to Forbes, which NFL franchise is worth the most at $10.5 billion?
Commanders, Cowboys, or 49ers
Cowboys
School start times and teen sleep is an issue. The teen sleep cycle makes it hard for a teen to fall asleep before what time of night?
9, 10, 11, or midnight (S: Acad. Ped)
11
Business History Question: This Tuesday in 1908, General Motors was founded by Billy Durant in what U.S. state?
Michigan, New York, Texas, or Wisconsin
Michigan
This Friday on Disney+ begins Season 2 of “Lego Stars Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the _______.”
Future, Past, Present, or Universe
Past
At last week’s Video Music Awards, what female won Best Pop Artist?
Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, or SZA
Sabrina Carpenter
Entering last weekend’s college football games, which Power Four conference had 3 in the Top 4 and 4 in the Top 10 of the AP Poll?
ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, or SEC
Big Ten
This week starts “National Hispanic Heritage Month,” honoring those who have positively influenced and enriched our nation. Roberto Clemente was accomplished in what sport?
baseball, basketball, football, or soccer
baseball
State Capitals Question: What capital of Vermont is the only state capital in the U.S. that does not have a McDonald’s?
Burlington, Manchester, Montpelier, or Stowe
Montpelier
What two sports powerhouse university nicknames are singular nouns?
Iowa-California, Oregon-Mississippi, Stanford-Alabama, or UCLA- Kansas State
Stanford-Alabama
A Lincoln, NE, post office tried to deliver a lost 1914 letter to a person who had passed away in 1946. In 1914, letters required a 2¢ stamp; today, a stamp costs how much?
48¢, 58¢, 68¢, 78¢, 88¢, 98¢
78¢ (as of July was 73¢)
American History Question: This Friday is Constitution Day. In what year, at the Constitutional Convention, did delegates from twelve states unanimously vote to approve the U.S. Constitution?
1772, 1775, 1779, 1783, 1787, 1791
1787
One of the most recognizable names in fashion, clothing designer Giorgio Armani recently died at age 91. Armani was from what European nation?
Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, or Spain
Italy
What is the name of the recent massive hurricane that barely missed Hawaii in the South Pacific?
Alan, Arnold, Arthur, Barney, Clarence, or Kiko
Kiko
In 1913, Death Valley, CA, had the highest temperature when the mercury hit 134 degrees. In 2025, what was the highest recorded temperature in the U.S.?
105, 108, 111, 114 117, 120
105
70% of homes have a pet. Of households with dogs, what percent of small dogs sleep in/on a person's bed?
40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% (S:WMD)
60% (30% of big dogs)
A Univ. of NC study says school should start later in the morning, especially for teens, because teens need how many hours of sleep per night?
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
9
What company’s stock has the highest stock value of $400,000 a share?
Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Coca-Cola, Target, or Walmart
Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffet)
This Tuesday, ABC premieres “Dancing With the Stars.” What season of the show is it?
28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
34
Opening in September, what popular Broadway play is now on the big screen?
Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Hamilton, Little Bear Ridge Road, Oh Mary!, or The Lion King
Hamilton
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll hit the NFL record books as the oldest coach ever in the NFL at what age?
65, 68, 71, 74, 77, 80
74
This week starts “National Hispanic Heritage Month,” honoring those who have positively influenced and enriched our nation. Rebecca Lobo was accomplished in what sport?
baseball, basketball, gymnastics, soccer, tennis, or volleyball
basketball
This Saturday is “National Pepperoni Pizza Day.” In America, nearly how many in 10 pizzas are ordered with pepperoni on them?
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
4
This upcoming Sunday is “Wife Appreciation Day.” According to “Family Life,” a good wife loves and accepts her husband “unconditionally” because he is what type of person?
balding, boring, gross, imperfect, lazy, or male
imperfect