2026 Headlines
Sworn in on January 1, 2026, this democratic socialist became one of NYC's youngest mayors.
Who is Zohran Mamdani?
This Paul Thomas Anderson film swept six Oscars, including best picture, in March 2026.
What is One Battle After Another?
India defeated this country in March 2026 to win its third Men's T20 Cricket World Cup.
What is New Zealand?
This country announced its withdrawal from OPEC in May 2026.
What is the United Arab Emirates?
This actress's American Eagle jeans ad sparked major controversy in 2025.
Who is Sydney Sweeney?
Captured by the U.S. military on January 3, 2026, and flown to New York on narco-terrorism charges.
Who is Nicolás Maduro?
This late-night host returned to MC the Oscars again in 2026 after a well-received 2025 debut.
Who is Conan O'Brien?
This tennis star defended his Wimbledon singles title in July 2026, beating Alexander Zverev.
Who is Jannik Sinner?
The WHO declared a public health emergency in 2026 over a growing outbreak of this virus in the DRC and Uganda.
What is Ebola?
This pop star's 2025 album cover drew criticism for being "anti-feminist."
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
This Chicago-born religious leader became the first American pope in 2025, taking the name Leo XIV.
Who is Robert Prevost?
Matt Damon plays this Greek hero in Christopher Nolan's 2026 epic based on Homer.
Who is Odysseus?
Trained by Cherie DeVaux, the first woman to train a winner, this horse won the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
What is Golden Tempo?
Set to launch in 2026, this NASA mission is humankind's first crewed trip around the moon since Apollo 17.
What is Artemis II?
French singer Lou Deleuze won this 2025 song contest for young performers, held in Tbilisi, Georgia.
What is the Junior Eurovision Song Contest?
The Seattle Seahawks beat this team 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX in February 2026.
What is the New England Patriots?
This animated Netflix film about a K-pop girl group battling demons became a 2025 breakout hit.
What is KPop Demon Hunters?
This England midfielder scored both goals in a thrilling 2026 World Cup quarterfinal win over Norway.
Who is Jude Bellingham?
Discovered in 2025, this was the first pharaoh's tomb found since King Tutankhamun's over a century earlier.
Who is Thutmose II?
This American broadcasting entrepreneur, founder of CNN, died in 2026 at age 87.
Who is Ted Turner?
Trump returned to the White House in January 2025 as the 47th president, after previously serving as this one.
What is the 45th president?
This musical sequel follows Elphaba and Glinda and was an Oscar shortlist frontrunner for 2026.
What is Wicked: For Good?
The US and Mexico are co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup along with this country.
What is Canada?
This long-awaited Rockstar Games title is among the most anticipated video game releases of 2026.
What is Grand Theft Auto VI?
A total solar eclipse in August 2026 will pass over Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and this other country.
What is Spain?