NewsHour EXTRA U.S. News Roundup: Week of October 18

Question 1

The cost of many goods have increased significantly across the globe due to increased demand, including in what sector?

Accepted Answer

Energy, including fuel prices, Food and consumer goods, Building materials

Question 2

Pharmaceutical maker Merck asked the FDA to approve a drug called molnupiravir that it claims does what?

Accepted Answer

Reduces illness and death due to COVID by up to 50%

Question 3

What is believed to have caused a massive oil spill off the coast of California this month?

Accepted Answer

The anchor of a cargo ship broke and dragged an undersea oil pipeline

Question 4

A work of art once looted by Nazis and later held by a Texas oilman is set to be auctioned next month. Who painted it?

Accepted Answer

Vincent van Gogh

Question 5

Watch the video below and answer: Who did the annual Nobel Peace Prize go to this month?

Accepted Answer

Journalists from Russia and the Philippines

Question 6

A major shipping backlog causing national shortages has led some port cities to do what?

Accepted Answer

Expand port operations to 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Questions 6