Fall 2024 Current Events

A New Zealand airport has sparked debate around the world with its new sign imposing a three-minute limit on _______.

Due to a rising population, this tiny country banned horse racing and will turn the race track into new homes.

After only six months, Coca-Cola discontinued what flavor of soda?

Comet (C/2023 A3) came within 44 million miles of Earth. The last time this comet passed Earth was _______ years ago?

In September, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time since 2020. How much did the rate go down?

The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris. Where will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?

Researchers uncovered thousands of bones and hundreds of weapons from a 3,250-year-old battle in which European country?

The actress that played Professor McGonagall passed away in September. What was her name?

Princess Zelda is starring in her first video game. What is the title?

Tesla opened a charging station in Los Angeles that looks like...

This MLB player became the first in history to hit 50 homeruns and steal 50 bases in a season.

In September, Apple unveiled its later IPhone. What is the newest model named?

The US government returned 297 artifacts stolen or smuggled from which Asian nation?

This 3rd party presidential candidate dropped out in August and endorsed Donald Trump.

Which TMS 8th grader won the most beads on the Fun Day?

New observations of the Great Red Spot show that the 190-year-old storm is shifting. What planet is the storm on?

Which group of workers went on strike for 3 days until their demand for a wage increase was met by management?

The global listing guide, Time Out, ranked the US neighborhood of Kerns as the "Coolest". What city is Kerns in?

Danny Jansen became the first player in Major League Baseball history to...

What caused a super yacht to sink, resulting in the death of 6 people off the coast of Italy?

Eric Adams was indicted (charged) with 5 crimes of corruption. Which major US city is he the mayor of?

Which US city is allowing kids to trick-or-treat on Halloween? The first time since 1938.

The governor of California signed a bill into law that banned _____ in all grocery stores.

Universal Studios announced the Epic Resort will open in May of 2025 - Which is not one of the new Epic parks?

Next week is election day. What day of the week is Voting Day always on?