Summer News 1
What is the name of the region in the Middle East that has continued to be the site of devastating war for the past 3 years?
Palestine (Gaza also counts)
President Trump recently called up 800 National Guard troops to patrol the streets of which east coast government U.S. city?
Washington D. C.
Who announced that her new album "The Life of a Showgirl" will be released in October?
Taylor Swift
Who was the winner of the NBA Finals this past summer?
The Oklahoma City Thunder.
They defeated the Indiana Pacers 4-3 to win their second championship in franchise history.
Did Chicago experience MORE than the average number, around the AVERAGE number, or BELOW the average number of 90 degree+ days this summer?
MORE than the average
After months of mutual esteem and partnership, the relationship with this man and President Trump disintegrated in a series of hostile X and Truth Social posts.
Elon Musk
In June, this city saw protests responding to ICE (immigration) raids. President Trump sent in the National Guard. The City has sued in response.
Los Angeles
This female performer highlighted her Grammy-winning "Cowboy Carter" album at Soldier Field.
Beyonce
Why is football's "tush-push" (or "brotherly shove") controversial?
Answers will vary
Over the July 4th weekend, this state experienced record-breaking flooding, which resulted in a devastating loss of life, including many young girls at a summer camp.
Texas
Which pop star is Taylor Swift collaborating with on her upcoming album?
Sabrina Carpenter
A company CEO was caught having an affair with an employee and was broadcast on the Jumbotron at which concert?
Coldplay
This 2025 Lollapalooza headliner played Nina in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Olivia Rodrigo
150 POINT BONUS: Which of the following was NOT a top box-office sequel this summer? Lilo & Stitch, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic World or Superman?
For the 3rd year in a row, the streets through Chicago's Grant Park were transformed to accommodate this motorsports event.
NASCAR
Protests erupted in Venice in opposition to a billionaire's wedding that was held there. Whose wedding was it?
Jeff Bezos
A majority of Americans are vaccinated to prevent this disease. But the illness has been on the rise in the past year - resulting in a record high number of cases.
Measles
The U.S. dropped "bunker-busting" bombs on the nuclear facilities in this country over the summer.
Iran
What comedy sequel movie starring Adam Sandler came out this summer?
Happy Gilmore 2
200 POINT BONUS: What late-night CBS comedy host was "fired" this summer?
Jen Pawol made MLB (Major League Baseball) history being the first female to do what?
Umpire
He was the first country music artist to headline Lollapalooza.
Luke Combs
President Trump has been in an outgoing 'fight' over admissions, funding and policy with selective universities. Which college has been at the forefront of these disagreements?
Harvard
(Columbia also counts)
Trump said that he would double tariffs on India, to 50%, as punishment for its continued purchase of oil from which country?
Russia
A preview of a Pixar season 5 film was shown and a release date of June 2026 was announced. What Pixar series is this?
Toy Story 5
250 POINT BONUS: This K-pop band performed in your area at Soldier Field in July.
Jannik Sinner defeated last year's winner and world No. 2 in the men's singles final of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. Who did he beat?
Carlos Alcaraz
250 POINT BONUS: Iga Swiatek won the 2025 Wimbledon Ladies' Singles title, defeating Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the final. What country is she from?
This summer saw a change in airport security requirements. What was the change?
You are no longer required to remove your shoes through the security scanners.