Kumamoto, a region in what country was struck by a deadly earthquake in July?
Japan
What famous country singer died at age 80 in August
Dolly Parton
What country did Spain defeat in the World Cup final?
Argentina
What superhero movie was No. 1 at the August box office?
Spider-Man
What U.S. state hosted the 2026 World Cup final?
New Jersey
What narrow waterway remained at the center of the conflict involving Iran?
Strait of Hormuz
How many years of independence did the United States celebrate on July 4, 2026?
250
What MLB player won the 2026 Home Run Derby?
Jordan Walker
What popular video game is being turned into a Netflix animated series?
Mindcraft
What dwarf planet showed evidence of recently flowing liquid nitrogen?
Pluto
What Central American country evacuated families after the Volcán de Fuego erupted in August?
Guatamala
Smoke from what type of natural disaster spread across parts of the United States in July?
Wildfires
What famous sisters teamed up for doubles at the 2026 U.S. Open (tennis)?
Williams sisters
What singer released the album I Know Too Much at the end of August?
Ellie Goulding
A piece of a SpaceX rocket crashed into what object in August?
The Moon
What country in Africa announced the end of an Ebola outbreak in August?
Uganda
What spacecraft from the Artemis I mission will eventually be displayed at the Smithsonian?
Orion
What college football team was ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP poll?
Ohio State
What popular cartoon dog had a live show at Disneyland this summer?
Bluey
What climate pattern may be getting stronger because of climate change, according to a new study?
El Niño
What two countries experienced deadly flooding after a Himalayan glacier collapse in August?
Nepal and China
What baby animal at the Smithsonian National Zoo took her first swim in July?
What MLB team acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal in a major August trade?
Los Angeles Dodgers
What singer performed a full-set concert for Austin City Limits in July?
Olivia Rodrigo
What US city hosted a special IndyCar race around the National Mall in August?
Washington, D.C.