3/7/25 and 3/14/25 Weekly Current Events

Question 1

Last week a lunar lander successfully touched down on the moon. What was its name?

Accepted Answer

Blue Ghost

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

LeBron James

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Texas

Question 4

The Pope is trying to recover from episodes of respiratory failure. What is the Pope's name?

Accepted Answer

Pope Francis

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Anora"

Question 7

Which countries were hit with 25% tariffs on imports of most US goods?

Accepted Answer

Mexico & Canada

Question 8

Which state became the 1st to pass a law requiring app stores verify users’ ages before they can download certain apps?

Accepted Answer

Utah

Question 9

Which country will host the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

United States

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