Current Events, February 27, 2023

Question 1

A new movie called _____, in theaters this weekend is based on a true story about an animal that got into a drug supply.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine Bear

Question 2

The creator of which comic character is under fire for his racists rants?

Accepted Answer

Dilbert

Question 3

Starbucks is going out on a limb with the announcement of a new drink featuring which bold ingredient?

Accepted Answer

Olive Oil

Question 4

Starbucks is going out on a limb with the announcement of a new drink featuring which bold ingredient?

Accepted Answer

Olive Oil

Question 5

What did Brittney Griner, the W.N.B.A. player who was detained in Russia for 10 months, do this week?

Accepted Answer

Signed a contract with the Phoenix Mercury

Question 6

A new Girl Scout cookie has been on high demand. What is the new cookie&#x27;s name?

Accepted Answer

Raspberry Rally

Question 7

In a rare occurance, this area has been hit with heavy snow.

Accepted Answer

Southern California

Question 8

A Florida woman was arrested after threatening a fast food worker with a loaded gun over what?

Accepted Answer

She wanted a free cookie

Question 9

Which musician did Louis Vuitton announce would succeed Virgil Abloh as its new creative director for men’s wear?

Accepted Answer

Pharell Williams

Question 10

This company said it will spend $1 billion this year to increase wages and other compensation for its employees?

Accepted Answer

Home Depot

Question 11

What famous children’s book author&#x27;s estate recently rewrote his novels to make them less offensive and more inclusive?

Accepted Answer

Roald Dahl

Question 12

Adidas was left with lots of unsold Yeezy sneakers and sportswear. How much is the merchandise worth?

Accepted Answer

$1.3 billion

Question 13

Many people across the world celebrated Mardi Gras this week. In which city was the first Mardi Gras

Accepted Answer

Mobile, Alabama

Question 14

What college basketball team is under scrutiny for it&#x27;s players&#x27; potential involvement in a fatal shooting?

Accepted Answer

Alabama

Question 15

The labor department just found 102 children (some as young as 13) working illegally in what hazardous line of work?

Accepted Answer

night shift cleaning slaughterhouses

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