Current Issues Summer 2023

What did all 31 NATA member countries promise Ukraine at a summit in Lithuania?

A U.S. soldier was detained after fleeing across the heavily guarded border into what country?

Hackers broke into the email accounts of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and other U.S officials. Where were they from?

What did % did Gov. Ron DeSantis get in the 1st New York Times/Siena College poll of the Republican presidential primary

With the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), Taylor Swift now has more #1 albums than any woman. Who held it before

Hawaii had its deadliest wildfires on record, fueled by winds from a far-off hurricane. Where was most of the damage?

What country is interested in joining NATO but faces opposition from Turkey

Donald Trump received a letter informing him that he could soon face federal indictment for what?

META released Threads, a new app that closely resembles which of its competitors?

Novak Djokovic, winner of the past four Wimbledon men’s single titles, lost in the finals this year to whom?

The Biden administration will establish memorials to Emmett Till in what two states?

Eight candidates took the stage in Milwaukee for the first Republican presidential debate. Who spoke the most?

What caused violent protests to engulf France, with demonstrators burning cars and setting fire to buildings?

On Wednesday, July 19, Phoenix had its record 20th consecutive day with a temperature of at least what?

What movie was based on the life of former N.F.L. player Michael Oher and the family who took him in when he was a teen?

The United States had its earliest exit from a Women’s World Cup, losing in the Round of 16 to which country?

The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action at U.S. colleges. Whose admissions policies caused the case?

What did Elon Musk change Twitter’s name to?

This year marked the second year that Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday. Where did Juneteenth start?

A submersible disappeared this week while carrying a group to see the wreckage of which ship?

A mercenary force led by Yevgeny Prigozhin revolted against Russian leadership. What is the name of the group?

What country banned commercial screenings of "Barbie" because of a map that appears in the film?

The FDA approved Opill, the country's first over-the-counter pill for

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, which country has emerged as the primary buyer of Russia's crude oil supply?

This summer saw one of the most anticipated weekends of the year for Hollywood because of the release of which 2 movies?

This year's Emmy nominees were announced. Which show received the most nominations?

To reduce the risk of wildfires, Salt Lake City and Boulder replaced their 4th of July fireworks shows with?

Known for helping people work from home, who announced it would require many of its 7,400 employees to return in person

In what state did the approach of a storm named Hilary cause its first-ever tropical storm warning?

The Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA, which represents 160,000 TV and movie actors, voted to strike. Who is their president?

Trump was booked in Georgia on charges of trying to overturn the election. What happened this time that didn't before?