Current Events Week of December 1

Which country said it will ban smoking on beaches and in public parks?

Which 2024 presidential candidate did the conservative political network founded by the Koch brothers endorse this week?

OpenAI forced out its chief executive, then reinstated him 5 days later.What is the A.I. start-up famous for making?

The billionaire Mark Cuban agreed to sell his majority ownership stake in which N.B.A. franchise this week?

Which "shark" is leaving Shark Tank?

Israel was extending the pause in fighting so long as Hamas continues releasing __ hostages per day.

Which state is revising its planned 2024 license plate design following hundreds of complaints?

On 11/24 a temporary truce halted the fighting after 7 weeks of war between Israel and Hamas. What did not happen?

In China hospitals are seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses in _______________.

Paris Hilton recently welcomed a baby, her second child born via a surrogate mother. What is the new baby’s name?

Who did Spotify declare Artist of the Year?

On this day in history, December 1, 1955, who refused to give up their bus seat to a White passenger?

Tomorrow the Big Ten National Football Championship will be played between which two teams?

Former Secretary of State & nat'l security advisor who died Wednesday at age 100.

What did Philadelphia ban in an attempt to lower and prevent retail robberies?

How many Christmas Trees are placed throughout the White House this year?

Israel resumed combat operations after a 7 day truce, accusing Hamas of what?

A technical error caused the state of Iowa to post:

A man was shocked to find a pounding headache he had for 5 months was caused by what?

What percentage of American adults have gotten the latest Covid-19 vaccine?

How many billions of dollars did consumers spend on Cyber Monday sales this year (9% increase from 2022)?

What news did Aaron Rodgers get this week?

What basketball player just became the NBA leader of all time minutes played?

The EPA is proposing a requirement to remove lead pipes from US water systems within ___ years.

Which magazine has deleted articles published under fake author names and AI generated photos?

This man has just been expelled from the House for ethics violations, making him only the 6th lawmaker to be kicked out.

Google is planning on deleting accounts that have been inactive for what length of time?

What did the 1st major study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (C.T.E.) in athletes who died before turning 30 reveal?

What is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023?

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died Wednesday at the age of 100. He won the the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for

Which tech leader met with Israel’s president this week?

How many days until our December break?

On Thursday, a NY appellate court made what decision on Donald Trump's gag order?

One of America’s most well-known Christmas trees toppled over in gusty winds this week. Where did this occur?

What song is currently #1 on the Billboard Top 100?

41 workers were rescued from a collapsed tunnel in which country?

Which fast food restaurant is making changes, promising "the best burgers ever" with more than 50 modifications?

Which former first lady passed away recently at the age of 96?

Red Lobster's "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion cost them helped cause how much in losses for their 3rd quarter?

What movie was #1 at the box office last weekend?