CI 3/10/25 News

Question 1

What's the latest accomplishment in the quest to de-extinct the woolly mammoth?

Accepted Answer

woolly mice

Question 2

The world’s largest iceberg ran aground near South Georgia in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is four times as big as what?

Accepted Answer

New York City

Question 3

An uncrewed lunar lander successfully touched down on the moon days ago. What was its name?

Accepted Answer

Blue Ghost

Question 4

Which president said "America is back" at the start of his term?

Accepted Answer

both

Question 5

Which state is working to contain a measles outbreak that has grown to at least 159 cases?

Accepted Answer

Texas

Question 6

Pope Francis is trying to recover from episodes of respiratory failure. How old is the pontiff?

Accepted Answer

88

Question 7

Where will the 2026 World Cup be hosted?

Accepted Answer

New Jersey

Question 8

Who recently became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points?

Accepted Answer

LeBron James

Question 9

Which global leader had a fiery argument with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office last week?

Accepted Answer

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Question 10

What's up with the USDA and CDC this week?

Accepted Answer

they're getting some fired employees back

Question 11

Trump suspended military aid to Ukraine after the meeting. What did he say Ukraine needed to do to end the pause?

Accepted Answer

Commit to peace negotiations with Russia

Question 12

What is the United States' official language?

Accepted Answer

English (as of last week)

Question 13

Which state became the first to pass a law requiring app stores to verify users’ ages before downloading certain apps?

Accepted Answer

Utah

Question 14

Trump’s address to Congress this week was the longest of its kind in modern American history. About how long was it?

Accepted Answer

100 Minutes

Question 15

During the speech, House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered the removal of which House Rep, who shouted and shook a cane?

Accepted Answer

Al Green

Question 16

Which film took home five trophies, including for best picture, at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Anora

Question 17

Which US retailer is facing a 40-day consumer boycott over the company’s shift away from DEI policies?

Accepted Answer

Target

Question 18

As part of Trump’s efforts to slash federal bureaucracy, plans were announced to cut 80,000 jobs from which department?

Accepted Answer

Department of Veteran Affairs

Question 19

Which countries ALMOST were hit with 25% tariffs on imports of most US goods (then delayed until April)?

Accepted Answer

Mexico & Canada

Question 20

What multi-nominated movie won no Academy Awards on Sunday?

Accepted Answer

A Complete Unknown

Questions 20