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1
Which musician was named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard?
Adele
Rihanna
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
2
The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging a Tennessee state law banning what?
Flavored electronic vapes sold in gas stations
Gender-affirming care for trans minors
Public health care for undocumented immigrants
Provisional driver licenses for 15-year-olds
3
How many days until the Winter Holiday Break?
14
7
21
10
4
Where has a church installed an AI of Jesus in its confessional booth
Spain
Switzerland
Rome
United States
5
Donald Trump announced he would impose a 25% tariff on _______ and _______ on Day 1 of his presidency.
Canada and Mexico
United States and Russia
China and Iran
Mexico and Ecuador
6
Democrats conrol 215 seats in the House of Representatives. How many do Republicans control?
200
220
210
230
7
Which music icon shared this week that he lost his eyesight following an eye infection?
Shaboozey
Sting
Eminem
Elton John
8
Which country was plunged into political chaos after their president declared martial law on Tuesday?
North Korea
South Korea
Singapore
Thailand
9
Which two warring parties in the Middle East agreed to a cease-fire that went into effect on Nov. 27?
Israel and the Houthis
Israel and Hezbollah
Israel and Iran
Israel and Hamas
10
Which airport is facing scrutiny after a stowaway breached TSA security checkpoints and made it onto a flight?
Miami International Airport
LA International Airport
New York JFK International Airport
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport
11
Weeks before he was to leave office, President Biden issued a “full and unconditional pardon” for whom this week?
Carole Baskin
Hunter Biden
Donald Trump
Charles Kushner
12
A tsunami warning was issued for which major city in the Western US this week?
New York
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Franciso
13
Notre-Dame in Paris will reopen to the public this weekend, five years after ____ severely damaged the cathedral.
Fire
Protesters
God Himself
A flood
14
Which artist holds spots 1 through 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, startign with the song, "Squabble Up"?
Drake
Shaboozey
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
15
What word has been named Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year?
Aura
Brain rot
Rizz
Skibidi
16
President Biden pardoned his son this week, after insisting he would not do so. What did he say was the reason?
Donald Trump gave him permission to do so
The Second Amendment should have protected his son
His son was framed
The charges were politcally motivated
17
Syrian rebels breached Aleppo on Nov. 29, reigniting the country’s long-running civil war. Which country is Syria?
A
D
C
B
18
The price of Bitcoin reached a record high this week. Roughly what is the value of a single Bitcoin?
$10,000
$100
$1 million
$100,000
19
Millions of suitcases are lost every year. Which state has the only store that sells the contents of unclaimed bags?
Texas
New York
California
Alabama
20
The shooting of UnitedHealthCare CEO has shown many Americans are upset with....
City E-bikes
Doctors
Masks
Insurance Claims
21
Pete Hegseth, is under scrutiny following allegations of past misconduct. Which dept has Trump picked him to lead?
Department of Education
Department of Justice
Department of Defense
Supreme Court
22
Why did Jack Smith, the special counsel, dismiss the federal criminal cases against Donald Trump last year?
Wants to spend more time w/family.
Sitting presidents can't be prosecuted
Trump confessed.
Fear for his life.
23
What has been seen in the sky over NJ this past month?
Drones
The Jersey Devil
Santa's Sleigh
Foreign weather balloons
24
Police believe the man who shot CEO of UnitedHealthCare was staying at a _____ in New York.
Hospital
Hostel
Hospice
Hotel
25
The Monday after Thanksgiving is known as "Cyber Monday," referring to online shopping. What is the next day called?
Return Tuesday
Taco Tuesday
Giving Tuesday
Budget Tuesday
26
Health care executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in NYC on Wednesday. What company did he work for?
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Lahey Brigham Health
Partners Health
United Healthcare
27
What rule will be strongly enforced beginning next week at Fair Lawn High School?
ID badges must be shown
Fines if laptops are not charged
No phones
Each late is a lunch detention
28
At least 56 people died this week from a stampeding crowd after a soccer game in what country in Africa?
Nigeria
Guinea
Mali
Angola
29
Australia imposed a sweeping ban on WHAT for children under 16 years old?
Video games
Homework
Social media
Sugary snacks
30
On Monday (2024), President Biden pardoned two turkeys. What were their names?
Keith and Ben
Gobble and Wobble
Lucky and Lucy
Peach and Blossom