Review the answers and sources · Earlier quizzes Today's questions and answers 1 Business & Economy What percentage of Americans say prices are the main factor shaping their view of the economy, according to new data? A 85 percent B 90 percent C 75 percent Show answer ✓ Answer: B. 90 percent Why: Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. Source: CBS News, “Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.” · published Oct 9, 2026 1 Business & Economy What percentage of Americans say prices are the main factor shaping their view of the economy, according to new data? ✓ Answer: B. 90 percent Why: Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. Source: CBS News, “Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.” · published Oct 9, 2026 2 Politics & Policy Who did Donald Trump announce as his new White House press secretary on Friday? A Katie Zacharia B Karoline Leavitt C Sarah Huckabee Sanders Show answer ✓ Answer: A. Katie Zacharia Why: Trump announced that he had picked Katie Zacharia to be the next White House press secretary, describing her as a 'devoted fan.' Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the role at the end of August. Source: The Guardian, “Trump says he picked ‘devoted fan’ Katie Zacharia to be next press secretary” · published Oct 9, 2026 2 Politics & Policy Who did Donald Trump announce as his new White House press secretary on Friday? A Katie Zacharia B Karoline Leavitt C Sarah Huckabee Sanders ✓ Answer: A. Katie Zacharia Why: Trump announced that he had picked Katie Zacharia to be the next White House press secretary, describing her as a 'devoted fan.' Zacharia will replace Karoline Leavitt, who left the role at the end of August. Source: The Guardian, “Trump says he picked ‘devoted fan’ Katie Zacharia to be next press secretary” · published Oct 9, 2026 3 Technology What did SpaceX say Starlink will become in the U.S. after buying radio airwave licenses? A A major mobile carrier B A satellite TV service C An internet provider Show answer ✓ Answer: A. A major mobile carrier Why: SpaceX said it has bought licenses for radio airwaves that will help its Starlink satellite business provide cellphone service across the U.S., saying it will 'become a major mobile carrier in the U.S.' Source: CBS News, “SpaceX says Starlink will "become a major mobile carrier in the U.S."” · published Oct 9, 2026 3 Technology What did SpaceX say Starlink will become in the U.S. after buying radio airwave licenses? A A major mobile carrier B A satellite TV service C An internet provider ✓ Answer: A. A major mobile carrier Why: SpaceX said it has bought licenses for radio airwaves that will help its Starlink satellite business provide cellphone service across the U.S., saying it will 'become a major mobile carrier in the U.S.' Source: CBS News, “SpaceX says Starlink will "become a major mobile carrier in the U.S."” · published Oct 9, 2026 4 Technology What action did Anthropic announce regarding users' treatment of its AI systems? A Banning cruel behavior toward models B Requiring paid subscriptions C Charging fees for complaints Show answer ✓ Answer: A. Banning cruel behavior toward models Why: Anthropic announced that users can no longer engage in 'sustained and needless' abusive behavior towards the tech, saying the ban will only apply in 'extreme cases where users repeatedly act cruelly toward our models.' Source: BBC News, “Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems” · published Oct 9, 2026 4 Technology What action did Anthropic announce regarding users' treatment of its AI systems? A Banning cruel behavior toward models B Requiring paid subscriptions C Charging fees for complaints ✓ Answer: A. Banning cruel behavior toward models Why: Anthropic announced that users can no longer engage in 'sustained and needless' abusive behavior towards the tech, saying the ban will only apply in 'extreme cases where users repeatedly act cruelly toward our models.' Source: BBC News, “Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems” · published Oct 9, 2026 5 US News What did the FDA propose to expand regarding toxic chemicals in food? A A loophole exempting safety reviews B A labeling requirement C A testing mandate Show answer ✓ Answer: A. A loophole exempting safety reviews Why: The FDA is proposing to expand a controversial loophole to allow some of the world's most toxic chemicals to be added directly to food without a safety review, as long as they're not carcinogenic. Source: The Guardian, “FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed” · published Oct 10, 2026 5 US News What did the FDA propose to expand regarding toxic chemicals in food? A A loophole exempting safety reviews B A labeling requirement C A testing mandate ✓ Answer: A. A loophole exempting safety reviews Why: The FDA is proposing to expand a controversial loophole to allow some of the world's most toxic chemicals to be added directly to food without a safety review, as long as they're not carcinogenic. Source: The Guardian, “FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed” · published Oct 10, 2026 6 Nature & Weather What nation was struck by powerful earthquakes on Friday, including a magnitude 7.7 quake? A Nicaragua B Panama C Costa Rica Show answer ✓ Answer: B. Panama Why: Panama was struck by a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake followed by a 6.6 magnitude quake later in the day. Source: CBS News, “Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says” · published Oct 9, 2026 6 Nature & Weather What nation was struck by powerful earthquakes on Friday, including a magnitude 7.7 quake? ✓ Answer: B. Panama Why: Panama was struck by a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake followed by a 6.6 magnitude quake later in the day. Source: CBS News, “Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says” · published Oct 9, 2026 Earlier quizzes The quizzes of the last few days, with every answer and its source. Click a date to open it. Which Atlantic hurricane is expected to make landfall on the US Gulf Coast this Friday? ✓ Hurricane Isaias Hurricane Isaias became the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season and is expected to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast on Friday with dangerous winds, storm surge, and heavy rains. Source: BBC News, “BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall” · published Oct 8, 2026 What loophole are healthcare providers exploiting in the 2020 law meant to prevent surprise medical bills? ✓ Arbitration system manipulation Healthcare providers and middlemen are exploiting a loophole in the 2020 No Surprises Act, which was designed to shield consumers from surprise medical bills. Source: CBS News, “No Surprises Act shielded patients from big medical bills. Now its arbitration system may be raising costs.” · published Oct 7, 2026 Which poet and essayist won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature this week? ✓ Anne Carson Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction, and scholarship. Source: NPR In a court hearing Thursday, what reason did lawyers say Trump gave for banning certain media outlets from the White House? ✓ Critical coverage A lawyer representing CNN, MS Now, and Politico told a federal judge on Thursday that Trump made clear the media ban was due to critical coverage of his administration. Source: The Guardian, “Trump made ‘clear’ that media ban was due to critical coverage, court told” · published Oct 8, 2026 How much did NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission spend in space before splashing down Thursday? ✓ More than seven months NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission, carrying four crew members including NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, safely splashed down Thursday in the Pacific Ocean after more than seven months aboard the International Space Station. Source: NASA, “Crew-12 Returns to Earth” · published Oct 8, 2026 What did the Buccaneers' Bucky Irving accomplish in their first win of the season Thursday night? ✓ Rushed for 165 yards and two TDs Bucky Irving rushed for a career-high 165 yards, including a 72-yard run that set up the go-ahead touchdown, and scored twice as Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Dallas Cowboys 24-16 for their first win of the season. Source: The Guardian, “Bucky Irving runs riot as Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of season” · published Oct 8, 2026 What new workplace capability did Google unveil with its Gemini AI agent this week? ✓ Write and run code Google unveiled Gemini AI agent that can write and run code, integrate into apps like Gmail, and help workers handle everyday workplace tasks. Source: CBS News, “Google launches Gemini AI workplace agent that can write code and run tasks, company says” · published Oct 8, 2026 A Long Island chemistry teacher made headlines this week by offering what prize? ✓ $100 for perfect exam A Long Island high school chemistry teacher promised a $100 prize to any student who could get a perfect score on the state's notoriously difficult chemistry exam, and for the first time one student succeeded. Source: CBS News, “Teacher challenges students with $100 to get perfect chemistry exam score” How have Americans' annual household water bills changed over the past decade? ✓ Up 62 percent Americans paid an average of $531 per year for household water in 2025, representing a 62 percent increase over the past decade, with people in some states paying significantly more. Source: CBS News, “Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago. Here” · published Oct 7, 2026 Which US tech company did Vice President JD Vance announce was suspended from the H-1B visa program this week? ✓ Microsoft Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft is suspended from applying for permanent residency for workers through the H-1B visa program for high-skilled workers, accusing the company of abusing the system. Source: The Guardian, “Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says” · published Oct 8, 2026 What became the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 late this week? ✓ Hurricane Isaias Tropical Storm Isaias developed late Wednesday as the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, with its development this late in the year tying a historical record. Source: CBS News, “Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast. See maps, forecast path.” · published Oct 8, 2026 How much have Americans paid on average per year for household water as of 2025? ✓ $531 per year Americans paid an average of $531 per year for household water in 2025, with some states seeing far higher costs. Source: CBS News, “Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago. Here” · published Oct 7, 2026 Which team was swept in the MLB playoffs this week after fan interference drama? ✓ New York Yankees The Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees 3-0 in their American League playoff series, with the final game featuring a fan interference call. Source: The Guardian, “Rays sweep Yankees out of playoffs after ‘crazy’ fan interference downgrades New York home run” · published Oct 8, 2026 Samsung achieved what financial milestone this week driven by AI chip demand? ✓ $80 billion in profits The tech giant Samsung's profits reached a record $80 billion, boosted by the AI chip boom and its latest folding devices. Source: BBC News, “AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn” · published Oct 7, 2026 Finland ordered a halt to work on how many Google data centres? ✓ Two data centres Finland ordered a halt to work on two planned Google data centres following concerns over forest clearance. Source: BBC News, “Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres” · published Oct 6, 2026 What is the length of Jaguar's new Type 01 electric vehicle? ✓ 5.2 metres long Jaguar's Type 01 electric car is more than 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wide, making it too large for standard UK parking spaces. Source: The Guardian, “Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spaces” · published Oct 6, 2026 What is McDonald's being sued for allegedly using an AI tool to determine? ✓ Franchise pricing McDonald's faces a federal lawsuit over its alleged use of an AI tool to determine pricing across independent franchises, which prosecutors say violates antitrust laws. Source: The Guardian, “McDonald’s sued for allegedly using AI tool to determine pricing for franchises” · published Oct 7, 2026 What did the Trump administration pressure multiple countries to withdraw from this week? ✓ A disinformation conference The Trump administration pressured multiple countries, including the EU and Canada, to withdraw their sponsorship of the #Disinfo2026 conference on disinformation. Source: The Guardian, “EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request” · published Oct 7, 2026 At what age did Opal Lee, considered the grandmother of Juneteenth, turn this week? ✓ 100 years old Opal Lee, considered the grandmother of Juneteenth, turned 100 years old and attended a ceremony at the site of the planned Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth. Source: NPR How many graves of children did researchers uncover at juvenile detention facilities nationwide? ✓ Over 1,000 graves Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. Source: NPR What major entertainment merger closed on Tuesday, creating a new company called Skydance? ✓ Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery completed their $110 billion merger on Tuesday, creating a new entertainment company called Skydance. Source: CBS News, “What audiences could expect from Paramount-Warner merger into Skydance” Which Belgian physicist won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics this week? ✓ Francis Halzen Francis Halzen, an 82-year-old scientist from Belgium affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on high-energy neutrinos from space. Source: NPR

What product was recalled in 37 states this week due to undeclared dyes? ✓ Gatorade Gatorade sold in 37 states was recalled due to undeclared dyes that could cause temporary adverse health consequences according to a federal regulatory agency. Source: CBS News, “PepsiCo recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade due to undeclared dyes” · published Oct 5, 2026 What is the Italian Prime Minister taking steps to protect her voice against? ✓ AI-generated deepfakes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni submitted a four-second audio to an EU agency in a bid to protect her voice from deepfakes. Source: BBC News, “Italy PM Giorgia Meloni files to protect her voice from AI deepfakes” · published Oct 6, 2026 Which US President is considering suspending what tax to address voter concerns? ✓ Federal gasoline tax President Trump said his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, citing voter anger over fuel costs ahead of the midterm elections. Source: The Guardian, “Trump says he is weighing suspension of federal gas tax” · published Oct 6, 2026 In which US state did tropical conditions threaten to produce the season's first hurricane this week? ✓ Gulf of Mexico region Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Gulf and was expected to become a hurricane, potentially the latest first hurricane to develop in over a century. Source: CBS News, “Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend” · published Oct 6, 2026 What did Amazon win global rights to stream in a six-year deal this week? ✓ The Emmy Awards Amazon won global rights to stream the Emmy Awards gala in a six-year deal, marking a move away from traditional US broadcast networks to live worldwide streaming. Source: BBC News, “Emmys move to Amazon Prime Video in historic six-year deal” · published Oct 6, 2026 How much has the S&P 500 climbed to for the first time in its history? ✓ Above 7,800 The S&P 500 closed at a record high, topping 7,800 for the first time in its history after a rally in AI chipmakers. Source: The Guardian, “S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge to record highs after AI chipmaker rally” · published Oct 6, 2026 Which Philadelphia Eagles player announced his retirement this week citing mental health? ✓ Lane Johnson Lane Johnson, the Eagles' decorated right tackle, announced his retirement after 14 seasons, saying family priorities and mental health were factors in his decision. Source: The Guardian, “Philadelphia Eagles great Lane Johnson abruptly retires citing ‘mental health’” · published Oct 6, 2026 What did a former CIA official admit to inventing to divert nearly $200 million in government money? ✓ Fake classified programs A former CIA official admitted to inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million in government money that was used to buy Florida mansions and gold bars. Source: CBS News, “Ex-CIA official found with gold bars admits to sprawling scheme, agrees to forfeit $194 million” · published Oct 6, 2026 What health concern did a federal agency say Gatorade recalled in 37 states could cause? ✓ Temporary adverse health consequences A federal regulatory agency said that Gatorade recalled in 37 states due to undeclared dyes could cause temporary adverse health consequences. Source: CBS News, “PepsiCo recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade due to undeclared dyes” · published Oct 5, 2026 Who did President Trump name to lead a new AI taskforce this week? ✓ His national intelligence chief President Trump said his national intelligence chief will lead a new group as worries over AI grow. Source: BBC News, “Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce” · published Oct 4, 2026 How many measles cases has Pennsylvania reported this year? ✓ Over 1,000 Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, making it the largest state outbreak in more than three decades. Source: The Guardian, “Pennsylvania faces largest measles outbreak in decades as case count rises to 1,000” · published Oct 5, 2026 Which three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine this week? ✓ Scientists for work on brain cell activity control The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on or off the activity of individual nerve cells. Source: NPR What issue prompted Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call early elections on Monday? ✓ Housing crisis Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections after his government suffered a legislative defeat on emergency measures related to the country's housing crisis. Source: NPR What type of major case did the Supreme Court begin hearing on Monday? ✓ Climate change liability for energy companies The Supreme Court's new term kicked off with a case examining whether local governments can hold oil companies liable in climate disputes, with eight of nine justices hearing arguments. Source: CBS News, “Inside the cases the Supreme Court will take up this term” What is the USDA's largest and oldest lab at risk of doing this week? ✓ Closing The USDA's flagship agricultural research lab could close this week, with scientists warning that could hurt the U.S. food supply. Source: NPR What did the Pentagon stop using Anthropic's AI tools for after labeling the company a supply chain risk? ✓ Defense and security work The Pentagon stopped using Anthropic AI tools after labeling the company a supply chain risk in February when the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools. Source: BBC News, “Pentagon stops using Anthropic tools after blacklisting company, BBC told” · published Oct 5, 2026 What federal weather forecast said the planet could see the strongest event of its kind on record this year? ✓ El Niño Federal forecasters say the planet could see the strongest El Niño event on record this year. Source: NPR When is the SpaceX Crew-12 mission targeting undocking from the International Space Station? ✓ Wednesday, October 7, 2026 NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 8:05 a.m. EDT Wednesday, October 7, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission from the International Space Station. Source: NASA, “NASA to Stream SpaceX Crew-12 Return, Splashdown Live” · published Oct 5, 2026 Which American cardinal became Pope Leo at the 2025 conclave? ✓ Cardinal Robert Prevost Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was known as 'Bob', became Pope Leo at the 2025 conclave, making him the first American pope. Source: NPR What century-old Philadelphia institution shut down this week? ✓ Academy of Natural Sciences The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, beloved for its dinosaurs and just short of its 200th birthday, closed down this week. Source: NPR What did President Trump announce on Sunday regarding artificial intelligence? ✓ Super Intelligence Force President Trump announced the formation of a 'Super Intelligence Force' after meeting with leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies. Source: CBS News, “Trump announces formation of AI” · published Oct 4, 2026 What is being used to help restore the Basilica of Saint Francis? ✓ Artificial intelligence and photography Friars partnering with a tech company are using artificial intelligence and ultra-high-definition photography to restore the basilica, which was damaged by 1997 earthquakes. Source: CBS News, “Friars turn to AI for restoration of the Basilica of Saint Francis | 60 Minutes” What unusual service are dads near Houston using drones to provide? ✓ Delivering potatoes to each other A group of dads in the Houston suburbs discovered they could use drone deliveries to send each other potatoes. Source: NPR What type of family event is DJ Lenny Pearce hosting across North America? ✓ Toddler raves with early bedtimes Australian DJ Lenny Pearce is selling out venues across North America with toddler raves, techno dance parties for attendees under 5 that end by 8 p.m. Source: NPR What level have mortgage rates reached this week? ✓ Three-year highs Mortgage rates have reached three-year highs, which is pushing down housing sales. Source: CBS News, “Mortgage rates reach 3-year highs, pushing down housing sales” What is a leading deepfake expert estimating about content on the internet? ✓ Half is fake Hany Farid, a leading expert on deepfakes and digital manipulation, estimates that half of the content widely viewed on the internet is fake. Source: CBS News, “Detecting deepfakes, in a world where even reality is suspect” Which NFL team remained unbeaten after week four with a win this Sunday? ✓ Kansas City Chiefs The Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 in a thriller while staying unbeaten, with Kenneth Walker rushing for 177 yards and two scores. Source: The Guardian, “NFL week four: Unbeaten Chiefs edge Raiders in thriller, 49ers stay perfect and more – as it happened” · published Oct 4, 2026 What is the new HBO series that concluded Sunday night about? ✓ Characters' internal battles rather than costumes HBO's 'Lanterns' series, which concluded Sunday night, focuses more on characters' internal battles than costumes and special effects. Source: NPR How many jobs did US employers add in September 2026? ✓ 29,000 According to the latest jobs report, U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sharp drop from expectations and previous months' gains. Source: NPR What was Hawaii's famous natural formation that collapsed this week? ✓ Holei Sea Arch The Holei Sea Arch, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and about 90 feet high, collapsed after storms battered the island state. Source: CBS News, “Hawaii sea arch collapses into Pacific Ocean 550 years after its formation” · published Oct 3, 2026 What did a federal judge block this week regarding Big Bend, Texas? ✓ Border wall expansion A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from expanding the border wall and other security infrastructure across the Big Bend region of west Texas. Source: The Guardian, “Federal judge halts Big Bend border wall construction in blow to Trump agenda” · published Oct 2, 2026 What did the Coast Guard find off Massachusetts on Saturday? ✓ Medical plane debris The US Coast Guard found debris from a medical transport aircraft that went missing off the coast of Massachusetts near Nantucket Island with six people on board. Source: The Guardian, “US Coast Guard finds debris of missing air ambulance off coast of Massachusetts” · published Oct 3, 2026 What new rule did the TSA announce for airport security officers? ✓ Cannot sit while checking IDs The Transportation Security Administration announced that airport security officers who verify boarding passes and IDs will no longer be allowed to sit down while working, saying the change is meant to keep officers 'alert'. Source: The Guardian, “TSA to prohibit airport security officers from sitting down while checking travelers’ IDs” · published Oct 3, 2026 What did Cavan Sullivan become the youngest to do in USMNT history? ✓ Score a goal Cavan Sullivan became the youngest-ever goalscorer in USMNT history during a 3-0 win over Mexico on Sunday. Source: The Guardian, “Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall lead USMNT to 3-0 win over Mexico – as it happened” · published Oct 4, 2026 What temperature did NASA heat the DAVINCI probe to during testing? ✓ 869 degrees Fahrenheit NASA's DAVINCI team put the engineering development unit into a ceramic-lined chamber and ratcheted up the temperature to 869 degrees Fahrenheit (465 Celsius) during a major thermal evaluation. Source: NASA, “NASA's DAVINCI Probe Can Stand the Heat” · published Oct 2, 2026 What did Amazon pledge to invest in data center communities? ✓ $1 billion over five years Amazon announced it will invest $1 billion over five years to support job education, energy affordability, and other priorities in communities where its data centers are located. Source: CBS News, “Amazon vows $1 billion for data center towns, warning U.S. "can” · published Oct 2, 2026 What did American Airlines announce customers can now mix to pay for flights? ✓ Cash and loyalty points American Airlines announced it will let travelers pay for flights with a mix of cash and loyalty points as holiday airfares spike. Source: CBS News, “American Airlines will let travelers mix cash and miles to pay for flights” · published Oct 2, 2026 Which Philadelphia institution nearly 200 years old shut down this week? ✓ Academy of Natural Sciences The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, beloved for its dinosaurs and just short of its 200th birthday, closed down this week amid efforts to save it. Source: NPR How Each Question Is Made Each question is written automatically with AI, without human editing, using only the headline and summary of a report published in the last 48 hours by NPR, CBS News, ESPN, The Guardian, the BBC or NASA. 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