Current Events January 8, 2024

Question 1

Luke Littler, a 16 year old from northern England, is a global star in which sport?

Accepted Answer

Darts

Question 2

Which company is suing Open AI (Chat GPT) for using its articles without permission to train the chat bot?

Accepted Answer

The New York Times

Question 3

Which NBA team lost a record-tying 28 games in a row?

Accepted Answer

Detroit Pistons

Question 4

Which two teams will play tonight for the college football championship?

Accepted Answer

Michigan Wolverines v Washington Huskies

Question 5

Which cartoon character's slightly disturbing early version becomes public domain in January?

Accepted Answer

Mickey Mouse

Question 6

A 7.5 earthquake hit which island nation last week, leaving homes destroyed and hundred dead?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 7

Who was the most streamed music artist on YouTube in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Peso Pluma

Question 8

A Florida woman was arrested for stabbing her boyfriend in the eye for what perceived offense?

Accepted Answer

She thought he was looking at other women

Question 9

A "plug door" from a Boeing 737 Max 900 operated by ____, blew out shortly after takeoff. No one was hurt.

Accepted Answer

Alaska

Question 10

Which GOP candidate faced criticism for refusing to say that slavery was the main cause of the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Nikki Haley

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