Summer 2024 Current Events

In June, 1,300+ people died while attending what major event in Saudi Arabia as temperatures surpassed 100 degrees?

The Summer Olympics ended on August 11th. Which 2 countries took home the most gold medals?

On June 17, the U.S. surgeon general announced that he would push for a warning label on what?

In June, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks to capture the NBA title. The win gave them how many titles?

This company agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge to avoid going on trial for 2 fatal crashes

What artist cancelled concerts in Vienna after terrorist threats?

At the Copa América final, thousands of fans without tickets attempted to forcibly enter the event at this stadium

A flawed software update from which company crashed millions of computers around the world?

2.2 million people paid $100 for early access to play this game 3 days before its release

Why was this color everywhere this summer?

A prisoner swap on Aug 1 among 7 countries freed Evan Gershkovich & 2 other Americans held in Russia. What was his job?

Joey Chestnut could not defend his title at the Nathan’s famous hot dog eating contest because

After 41 seasons, Pat Sajak signed off as the host of which game show in June?

On June 2, Claudia Sheinbaum made history as the first woman elected to lead which country?

This team won the 2024 Stanley Cup, beating the Edmonton Oilers in 7 games, making it their first championship

This Senator from New Jersey was convicted on all counts, including bribery, by a jury in a federal corruption trial

Finish the viral phrase: "very demure, very ______"

In a decision that may alter the way tech giants do business, a fed judge ruled that Google had illegally done what?

What did NASA announce in August about the astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore?

In July, former President Trump chose who to be his running mate?

An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13 shocked the nation. Where was Trump at the time?

“Inside Out 2” included new emotions for Riley, the film’s 13-year-old protagonist. What emotion stole the show?

In July, President Biden abruptly abandoned his campaign for a 2nd term. What did Biden also do after his announcement?

On June 19, Louisiana’s governor signed a law requiring classrooms in the state to display what?

Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. Which of the following sports had its Olympic debut at this year’s games?

The Caesar salad turned 100 this summer. Which kind of fish is one of its main ingredients?