Current Events: Feb 2024

Who said "But there is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie ..."

What aspect do the recently released films “Mean Girls,” “Wonka” and “The Color Purple” have in common?

This product, whose popularity increased largely due to TikTok, is made by a 110-year-old brand.

Which movie was the highest grossing domestic movie of 2023?

A recently released movie centered around which University of Washington sport?

Which famous American did NOT die in 2023?

The biggest cruise ship in the world just set sail from Miami, FL on its maiden voyage. How many passengers can it hold?

Alaska Airlines announced a planned merger with what airlines?

In December, the FDA approved a gene-editing therapy to treat______.

This Republican governor from Florida recently suspended their presidential campaign.

Where was the NHL Winter Classic held this past year?

This football coach recently departed UW's winning football team for the University of Alabama

The copyright for Steamboat Willy, the earliest version of this famous character, expired in January.

Donald Trump was recently ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll this amount in a defamation lawsuit.

Who was recently elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives?

Who was Time Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year?

Where is Superbowl LVIII being played later this month?

Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone attended this high school where she was also voted "most likely to win an Oscar."

This film leads the 2024 Oscar nominations with 13.

On February 10, millions of people worldwide will ring in the new lunar year, welcoming in the year of the _______.

This country achieved its first ever lunar landing in January.

In November, President Xi signaled that China will send new _______ to the US, calling them “envoys of friendship.”

This country will host the 2024 summer Olympic games.

What phenoma does NOAA predict will occur in 2024 that could interfere with our technological world?

Who won the college football championship?

What type of airplane has been grounded due to recent issues midflight?

What was Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year?

What professional sports league does Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play in?

Earth broke what record in 2023?

Who was the top streamed artist on Youtube in 2023?

George Santos was expelled from what in December?

Which presidential candidate won the Iowa primary?

During recent record-breaking cold temps across the US, owners of these items were left frustrated.

Beyonce set a record for the most number of Grammys won. How many has she won?