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2023 Summer Current Events
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What was the source of the noxious smoke enveloped much of the eastern U.S., turning the sky over New York City orange.
North Korean nuclear weapon testing
a burning oil rig in the Atlantic Ocean
wildfires in Canada
a chemical fire in Pennsylvania
2
What Hollywood union approved a strike this summer, bringing the movie and television business to a hault.
directors
talent agents
actors
stunt doubles
3
Hurricane Idalia made landfall last week in which state?
Alabama
Louisiana
Florida
Massachussettes
4
Devastating wildfires spread across what island in August, killing at least 100 people and forcing many to evacuate.
Oahu
Jamaica
Fiji
Maui
5
The Supreme Court rejected this policy at colleges and universities around the nation on June 29 in a 6 to 3 decision.
affirmative action
ACT scores
athletic scholarships
legacy admissions
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Which decorated gymnast recently won a record eighth all-around national titl
Gabby Douglas
Suni Lee
Simone Biles
McKayla Maroney
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Which 2024 Republican presidential candidate was asked to stop using Eminem’s rap songs on the campaign trail?
Chris Christie
Vivek Ramaswamy
Mike Pence
Ron DeSantis
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State where Former President Donald Trump was indicted in for his alleged efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Delaware
Georgia
Wisconsin
Nevada
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Led by the two-time M.V.P. center Nikola Jokic, what team clinched their first N.B.A. title beating the Miami Heat 94-89
Denver Nuggets
Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Clippers
Golden State Warriors
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Which signature drink did Starbucks reintroduce to its menu last week?
Peppermint Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Caramel Brulée Latte
Chestnut Praline Latte
11
In July, Hollywood had the biggest opening weekend since the beginning of the pandemic thanks to the release of
"Barbie" and "Oppenheimer"
"Fast X" and "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One"
"Across the Spider-Verse" and "The Flash"
"Dial of Destiny" and "Guardians of the Gallaxy Vol. 3"
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The 2024 Women’s World Cup ended on Aug. 20 with what country defeating England by a single goal, 1-0.
Brazil
France
Spain
United States
13
Which substance is being reviewed for possible reclassification in the US as a lower-risk drug?
Vicodin
OxyContin
Marijuana
Fentanyl
14
Where did eight Republican presidential candidates faced off in the first primary debate of the 2024 campaign?
San Diego
Saint Paul
Milwaukee
Houston
15
With the release of “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” Taylor Swift reached which career milestone?
She now has more #1 albums than any woman in history
She toppled the Beatle's record of 19 #1 albums
Her albums surpassed $3 billion in sales
She became the youngest artist to reach the Billboard 100.
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Which political figure froze for 30 seconds during a news conference this summer, sparking concerns about his health?
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
17
What’s going on in this picture?
A CA surfer saved a baby sea otter from a chark attack
A female sea otter has been stealing and riding surf boards in Santa Cruz.
A five year old sea otter is practicing for a new routine at Sea World.
It's a film still for a new release movie called "Otter Life"
18
The search for which mythic creature was launched in northern Scotland on Aug. 26?
The abdominable Snowman
Typhon
The Loch Ness Monster
Bigfoot
19
Which former NFL star announced he will become a college professor at his alma mater this fall?
Aaron Rogers
Tom Brady
Peyton Manning
Ben Roethlisberger
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Elon Musk made changes to Twitter last fall by replacing its widely recognized bird logo with its new name
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Meta
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