Current Events January 8, 2024

Question 1

Luke Littler, a 16 year old from northern England, is a global star in which sport?

Accepted Answer

Darts

Question 2

A Florida woman was arrested for stabbing her boyfriend in the eye for what perceived offense?

Accepted Answer

She thought he was looking at other women

Question 3

A "plug door" from a Boeing 737 Max 900 operated by ____, blew out shortly after takeoff. No one was hurt.

Accepted Answer

Alaska

Question 4

Which company is suing Open AI (Chat GPT) for using its articles without permission to train the chat bot?

Accepted Answer

The New York Times

Question 5

Which GOP candidate faced criticism for refusing to say that slavery was the main cause of the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Nikki Haley

Question 6

A 7.5 earthquake hit which island nation last week, leaving homes destroyed and hundred dead?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 7

Which cartoon character's slightly disturbing early version becomes public domain in January?

Accepted Answer

Mickey Mouse

Question 8

Who was the most streamed music artist on YouTube in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Peso Pluma

Question 9

Which NBA team lost a record-tying 28 games in a row?

Accepted Answer

Detroit Pistons

Question 10

Which two teams will play tonight for the college football championship?

Accepted Answer

Michigan Wolverines v Washington Huskies

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