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Last week, the federal workers union that normally supports which political party asked that political party to please end the shutdown and vote to open the government?
Democratic Party or Republican Party
Deomocratic Party
Beginning this month, due to the government shutdown, what low-income family food benefits will be withheld from Americans?
SNAP or Social Security
SNAP
The U.S. is gunning down drug-carrying boats in international waters. What nation’s President, Nicolas Maduro, claims the U.S. is making up a war?
Cuba or Venezuela
Venezula
World History and Geography Question: With a land area of over 3.8 million square miles, Canada is the largest nation in the world.
True or False
False (Russia, over 6.6 million sq. miles)
Last week, which Democratic Party female politician said her life has been spent in public service and she doesn’t feel like she is done, hinting she will run for president in 2028?
Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris
Women's marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepng'etich has been banned for three years after admitting to a doping violation. What nation is she from?
Kenya or Peru
Kenya
Welcome to November, the month with what second most important U.S. holiday after Christmas?
Thanksgiving Day or Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Financial publication WalletHub reports people who live in which Western state are the happiest of all 50 states, because of good income, low depression, moderate divorce rate, and general emotional and physical well-being?
California or Hawaii
Hawaii
Arts History: This month in 1969, PBS debuted “Sesame Street,” a longtime favorite of children and adults, offering both education and entertainment. The show has interesting characters teaching children numbers, colors and the _______.
alphabet or Bible
alphabet
The NFL was asked by several organizations to drop Bad Bunny from the Super Bowl halftime and get someone else. What was the answer from the NFL?
Yes or No
No
What team won the 2025 World Series?
Los Angeles Dodgers or Tampa Bay Rays
Los Angeles Dodgers
Maybe it is the gambling or maybe the plain old fun of watching, but 60% of what sports fans want more games and a longer season?
baseball or football
football
This Friday is “National Jersey Day.” It was 1916 when the Cleveland Indians became the first team to put a logo on their jerseys.
numbers or players’ last names
numbers
A new sleeping trend for well-off Americans is the “Smart Bed.” Unfortunately, some of the complications include getting caught in the upright position or what else?
overheats or massager gets stuck on high
What large retailer with 1,250 stores in the U.S. will cut 1,800 corporate jobs to streamline operations and win back customers?
Costco, Target, or Walmart
Target
The U.S. war against narco-terrorism has led the U.S. military to shoot boats out of international waters. President Trump says that every boat shot out of the water saves what in the U.S.?
gang members' lives, local police lives, or 25,000 American lives
25,000 American lives
The U.S. will not have another summit with President Putin of Russia because of what?
Democrats say Putin is playing Trump, that Putin’s poor health, or that Putin doesn’t want peace
Putin doesn’t want peace
The U.S plans to move, “much in the news,” illegal immigrant criminal Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, which is located on what continent?
Africa, Asia, or South America
Africa (West Africa)
November consists of 30 days. How many months have 30 days?
4, 5, or 6
4
Last Sunday was “National Deviled Egg Day.” The classic appetizer consists of hard-boiled eggs halved with the yolks mixed with mayonnaise, and what else?
ketchup, mustard, or pickles
mustard
According to the CDC, 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese and “might have increased their risk of what winter illness?
flu, hepatitis, or measles
flu
There is a direct relationship between the rise of food assistance in America and what?
More babies are being born, more part-time workers, or millennials still living at home
more part-time workers
This Wednesday, what network premieres the “Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas.”
Food Network, Hallmark, or TNT
Food Network
This Saturday, Disney airs the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. One inductee will be Ernest Evans, known professionally as _______ Checker.
Bubby, Chubby, or Scrubby
Chubby
In late October, Manchester United defeated rival Liverpool 2-1, marking it the first time in a decade they defeated Liverpool on Liverpool’s pitch (playing field). What league do they play in?
English Premier League, Major League (MLS),or World Soccer League
Premier League
Who was named MVP of the 2025 World Series?
Clayton Kershaw, Freddie Freeman, or Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
A Guinness World Record for animals was broken when which Indiana farm animal took a 33-foot skateboard ride and stayed on for 11 seconds?
cow, pig, or sheep
pig
This Thursday is “National Nacho Day.” Invented in 1943 on the Mexican-U.S. border by Agnacio “Nacho” Anaya, nachos are popular at sporting events with ingredients like chicken, beef, salsa, black beans, onions, and black olives and of course, what else?
jalapenos, peppers, or both of these
both of these (jalapenos are peppers)
Americans who are food insecure rely on places like food banks and food pantries for sustenance. What is a good way for Americans who have food to help food banks and the hungry?
donate money, give food, volunteer time, or all of these
all of these
American History: This Friday in 1944, who was elected to an unprecedented fourth term, defeating Thomas E. Dewey?
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, or Richard M. Nixon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Last week, President Trump was in Asia, meeting with the Japanese Emperor and Prime Minister, as well as the Chinese leader. One of the main topics was signing off on the sale of what social media site?
BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok
TikTok
World Geography Question: The people of India and Pakistan, in what region of the world, annually experience monsoon rains known to displace many?
Caribbean, Middle East, South America, or South Asia
South Asia
What wing of the White House has been demolished so construction could begin on a fancy, gold-plated ballroom to host world leaders and parties?
East, North, South, or West
East (private monies)
Spelling Question: Wednesday is “National Donut Day.” Spell both correct versions of donut.
Donut and Doughnut
Schools are constantly having a hard time finding workers, mostly due to a need for higher pay and students’ sometimes rude behaviors toward them.
bus drivers, school cooks, school custodians, or substitute teachers
substitute teachers
Drivers hitting deer are twice as likely in October and November. What Appalachian state leads the nation in car-deer accidents?
Mississippi, South Carolina, South Dakota, or West Virginia
West Virginia
Arts Newz: Last week, actress June Lockhart died at age 100. Although before your time, she is currently streaming on Prime, and she is best known in TV history for being on what “most famous” TV dog show?
Bruno, Lassie, Lucky, or Wilfred
Lassie
Next Monday, NBC premieres Season 2 of their medical drama titled “St. ______ Medical.”
Cosmas and Damian, Denis, Nicholas, Sebastian
Denis
The San Francisco Giants made news and history when they became the first MLB baseball team to hire a college coach as their manager. Tony Vitello was the manager of what SEC powerhouse baseball team?
LSU, Tennessee, Texas, or Vanderbilt
Tennessee
What granddaughter (age 18) of President Trump, and a U. of Miami commit, will make her LPGA Tour debut this month at The ANNIKA event?
Kai, Katy, Kaye, or Kelli
Kai
This Friday is “National Jersey Day.” What professional sport was the first to create fan jerseys?
baseball, basketball, football, or soccer
football
Last Saturday was “National _______ Day;” which is an oven-baked pizza.
Calzone, Lasagna, Risotto, or Stromboli
Calzone
Last week, President Trump was in Asia, meeting with the Japanese Emperor and Prime Minister, as well as the Chinese leader. One of the main topics was deciding which crop to sign off on for sale to Asia.
alfalfa, corn, cotton, soy beans, sugar beets, or wheat
soy beans
American History Question: This Friday in 1989, L. Douglas Wilder became the first African American governor in U.S. history when he was elected governor of what state known as “The Old Dominion State?”
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia
Virgina
Since Putin will not stop the war in Ukraine, what have European nations done?
allowed Ukraine in the U.N., allowed Ukraine in NATO, armed Ukraine, boycotted Russian oil, threatened war against Russia, or wrote letters admonishing Putin
boycotted Russian oil
Science History Question: On this Saturday in 1895, the breakthrough science of X-rays was discovered in what European Nation?
France, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Spain, or Sweden
Germany
Amazon is going to help drivers find delivery addresses by providing them with what assistance?
AI vehicles, GPS glasses, GPS robots, GPS underwear, GPS socks, or ride-along German shepherds
GPS glasses
This Friday in 1967, Carl Stokes became the first African American mayor in America when he was elected mayor of what is now Ohio's second-largest city.
Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, or Toledo
Cleveland
Americans are living longer. On average, how many years more do women outlive men?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
5
McDonald’s continues to do great business, serving popular food. How many U.S. McDonald’s dining rooms are there?
5,000, 8,000, 11,000, 14,000, 17,000, or 20,000
14,000
Arts History Question: This Tuesday in 1879, Will Rogers was born. Rogers was famous for what art form?
actor, cellist, comedian, magician, painter, or singer
actor
This Friday, what network premieres Season 16 of “Gold Rush?”
Bravo, CW, Discovery, Home & Garden, PBS, or Travel
Discovery
This Friday is “National Jersey Day.” Last NBA season, which player boasted the top-selling jersey?
Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous?Alexander, or Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic
This Friday is “National Jersey Day.” What athlete’s jersey is the number one seller in America?
Aaron Judge, Alexander Ovechkin, Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes, Shohei Ohtani, or Stephen Curry
Jayden Daniels
This Thursday is “National Men Make Dinner Day.” According to Instacart, how many in 10 men love to cook?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6
4
This Friday is “National Jersey Day.” What NFL team has the top-selling jersey?
Chiefs, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants, or Jets
Commanders
Americans who are food insecure rely on places like food banks and food pantries for sustenance. What percent of America’s 330 million citizens use food banks?
10%, 20%, or 30%
20% (1 in 6 or 16%)
Last week, which Japanese car company agreed to spend billions of dollars to build plants and cars in the United States?
BMW, Hyundai, or Toyota
Toyota
Coffee prices are on the rise in America for two reasons: tariffs and what else?
Americans drink a lot of coffee, coffee import boats are running out of water, or drought in coffee-producing nations
drought in coffee-producing nations
For the first time since the 1965-1975 war, what nation is now receiving weapons from the United States to help defend itself?
North Korea, South Korea, or Vietnam
Vietnam
President Trump’s building of a new gold-plated White House ballroom has led the Democratic Party voices to bring out a fury of complaints concerning what question?
who is paying for it, who will be invited, or why so big
who is paying for it
Donald Trump is the first from what profession to turn politician and be elected president?
former athlete, former businessman, or former physician
Former U.S. businessman
This Thursday is “National Men Make Dinner Day.” Why do women love men who cook?
Men are actually better cooks than women, men make more elegant foods, or women love the break from cooking
women love the break from cooking
Welcome to November. On what Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day celebrated?
2nd, 3rd, or 4th
4th
This Saturday, Disney airs the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. One inductee is Chubby Checker known for popularizing what 1960’s dance craze style?
The Funky Chicken, The Jerk, or the Twist
The Twist
What was the NFL's explanation as to why they’re keeping Bad Bunny as a halftime artist?
Roger Goodell had pressure from the Latin community, the NFL wants more Latin players, or the NFL wants world exposure
NFL wants world exposure
In Week 9 of the NFL, Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little set a new NFL record with a field goal of how many yards?
66, 68, or 70
68
At this time of the year, many college football teams are vying for the playoffs. What issues concerning money are other college football teams dealing with?
coach changes, players hinting at entering next year’s portal or both of these
both of these
Bozeman, MT, beer drinkers were quite shocked when a creature showed up and walked right through an outdoor seating distillery during closed hours.
alligator, black bear, or tarantula
black bear (caught on camera)
Apartment dwellers in Orlando, FL, were alarmed when what creature climbed up into a hallway and made his home as a “squatter?”
alligator, black bear, or tarantula
alligator (5’ 6”)