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As of today, The US/Iran conflict is close to a 1-page agreement to end the conflict in the middle east. Besides reopening the shipping routes, what is the main issue they are negotiating?
Nuclear weapons
This person attended the Met Gala fashion exhibition looking like an old man in an elegant suit. (Image 1)
Bad Bunny
Considering it's Star Wars Month, here is a movie-themed question. Famously, the saga begins at what number with the original film being released on May 25th 1977?
(As in: Star Wars, Episode ____)
Episode 4: A New Hope
DOUBLE!
According to Spotify, this is now the most streamed song ever at over 5 billion streams. Get 100 points for each correct answer (artist and song).
Blinding Lights, The Weeknd
Meeting in Paris this week, trade ministers from the G7 issued a joint message expressing "grave concerns" over "coercive economics." Which major country is accused of using its economic powers to force countries into doing what it wants?
China
Name the person who showed up with a shiny mask covering her face. (Image 2)
Kayt Perry
Debuting in November 2019, this television series introduced the incredibly popular "Baby Yoda" for audiences to adore. Name the show.
The Mandalorian
According to BoxofficeMojo, this is currently the highest-grossing film of 2026 at over 800 million dollars (and counting).
Super Mario Galaxy
Europe, China, and which South American country formed The Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets in an effort to reduce carbon emissions into the environment?
Brazil
The is the US city where the MET Gala takes place.
New York City
DOUBLE!
One a droid that communicates in beeps, the other has a shiny gold sheen and a Butler-esque personality, these are the famous sidekick droids in the Star Wars series. Name them both for a possibility of 600 (or 300 if you can name 1).
R2D2, C-3PO
Due to a movie detailing their life, who is currently the highest-charting musician of 2026?
Michael Jackson
In leaked audio recordings from the foreign press, leaders from the United States, El Salvador, and Argentina allegedly discussed returning former president Juan Orlando Hernández, recently pardoned by President Trump, to power in what Central American country?
Honduras
Name the famous singer who arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in a satin-and-lace slip dress by Saint Laurent with an enormous organza cape that required its very own coven to carry it. (Image 3)
Madonna
Name the famous director of the first 4 original Star Wars films (episodes I, II, III, IV).
George Lucas
According to Food&Wine magazine, Ikoyi is the winner of #1 new restaurant in the world. In which famous city is this restaurant located? (Clue: The Eye is watching you)
London
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Speaking of news, Pioneering global media figure Ted Turner passed away this week at the age of 87. Which 24-hour news network, one of the first of its kind, did he found?
CNN
Name the singer who was the last to arrive at the Met Gala wearing a Maison Margiela gown that took 1,380 hours of work, comprising 115,000 crystal beads, antique jewels and chains. (Image 4)
Rihanna
Set to release on May 22, 2026, what is the name of the upcoming Star Wars release?
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Cristiano Ronaldo
At a rate of more than 600% in 2026 alone, which country currently has the highest inflation rate in the world?
Venezuela