National Affairs
Arts & Entertainment
Science & Health
Sports
Odds & Ends
100
Terrible sewage is pouring north toward San Diego via the ocean from WHAT nearby city in Mexico?
Tijuana
100
WHAT movie sequel topped the weekend box office with an estimated $43 million nearly 20 years after the original became a cultural phenomenon?
"The Devil Wears Prada 2"
100
TRUE or FALSE: In a new study, contaminated meat is suspected to cause at least 20% of UTIs (urinary tract infections).
TRUE
100
WHO had a goal and two assists to become the fastest player in MLS (Soccer) history to reach 100 goal contributions as Inter Miami beat Toronto FC 4-2 last Saturday?
Lionel Messi (59 goals, 41 assists, 64 games)
100
Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare WHAT of enormous size (11,000 carats), considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered SE Asian nation?
a) diamond b) emerald c) ruby d) sapphire
c) ruby
200
Madison, WI was in the news this week bc of protests by animal rights activists who stormed labs where testing was done on WHAT animals, stealing them from the facilities?
a) Guinea pigs b) Dogs c) Monkeys
b) Dogs — some beagles were rescued
200
Based on the classic survival novel by William Golding, WHAT television series involving stranded schoolboys was released on Netflix last week?
a) "Lord of the Flies" b) "Heart of Darkness" c) "Anthem"
a) "Lord of the Flies"
200
South Koreans seem to be obsessed with a new plastic surgery procedure: "elf ears," because many think their ears are WHAT?
a) Too big b) Too small
b) Too small -- "big ears make face look slimmer"
200
The NCAA announced that its two March Madness basketball tournaments will expand to HOW MANY teams in 2027?
a) 72 b) 76 c) 80
b) 76 (eight more teams)
200
Work continues to relocate the WHAT, New Zealand's endangered flightless national bird, to the capital city of Wellington as only 70,000 remain across the country?
Kiwi
300
In a weird accident, WHAT did a Frontier jet hit on the runway at the Denver airport, resulting in one death and several injuries?
a) Airport bus b) Luggage cart
c) United jet d) Pedestrian
d) Pedestrian -- walking on runway, sucked into engine
300
WHICH female pop star is suing Samsung for $15 million, alleging unauthorized use of her image on social media?
Dua Lipa
300
With more than 40 million women getting mammograms each year, doctors say it provides the opportunity to alert them about WHAT other health issue that is actually the leading killer of women?
a) Lung cancer b) TB (tuberculosis) c) Heart disease
c) Heart disease
300
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with HOW MANY points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round series against the Detroit Pistons 112-103 Monday night?
a) 29 b) 34 c) 39 d) 44
c) 39 (finished with 43 points)
300
A lone WHAT stunned biologists and others when it paddled its way to remote Alcatraz Island earlier this year, a former federal prison in San Francisco Bay surrounded by swift, choppy waters?
Coyote
400
WHAT long-awaited documents did the Pentagon release on Friday for all Americans to see, with President Trump saying for people to "have fun" with them?
UFO documents
400
WHAT legendary band's famous rooftop concert site at 3 Savile Row in London will officially open to the public as a fan attraction in 2027?
a) The Rolling Stones b) The Clash
c) The Beatles d) The Who
c) The Beatles
400
Reading, writing and arithmetic is important for elementary school kids, but WHAT activity did a pediatrics group say is also vital and should be expanded in school daily, not reduced or restricted?
Recess
400
WHICH NBA team won the draft lottery on Sunday and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month's draft?
The Washington Wizards
400
A Florida woman who thought an intruder was trying to break into her home investigated the ruckus on her porch and found something more surprising: two WHATs fighting
Alligators
500
This week, responding to a surge in prices, President Trump put a pause on WHAT federal tax, though making it official would require congressional approval?
Federal gasoline tax
500
WHAT Emmy-winning FX/Hulu series starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri released a surprise prequel-style episode this week ahead of its upcoming final season?
"The Bear"
500
Doctors say it is important for more women to make WHAT a bigger part of their exercise routines for maximum benefit?
a) Walking b) Swimming c) Weight-lifting
c) Weight-lifting -- many already run and swim
500
Two NBA teams swept their conference semifinal playoff series (one in the West, one in the East).
NAME ONE of these two teams
Oklahoma City (West) OR
NY Knicks (East)
500
The best job in America this summer will pay one individual HOW MUCH to watch all 104 World Cup soccer games, courtesy of Fox Sports?
a) $50,000 b) $500,000 c) $1 million
a) $50,000