Current Events 9/24

Question 1

Supreme Court Justice Ginsberg died on Sept. 18 at the age of 87. Which one of the following is NOT part of her legacy?

Accepted Answer

She refused to befriend and work with ]conservative justices on the court.

Question 2

At the Emmy awards on 9/20, the Canadian sitcom "Schitt's Creek" became the 1st show in Emmys history to ______________

Accepted Answer

sweep the comedy series

Question 3

The Chinese owner of TikTok chose ______________ to be the app's technology partner for U.S. operations?

Accepted Answer

Oracle

Question 4

The Big Ten Conference, the wealthiest and most powerful league in college sports, announced on 9/16 that it would _____

Accepted Answer

reverse its decision to postpone the 2020 season and play football in fall

Question 5

The U.S. has 4% of the world's population, but has roughly________% of the confirmed coronavirus deaths worldwide.

Accepted Answer

20

Question 6

Three of the sports articles were published in NY Times, one is from The Onion. Which is a fake news story?

Accepted Answer

Scientists Study Brains of Baseball Fans to Find Out How They Stay Interest

Question 7

Following Justice Ginsburg' death on 9/18, President Trump pressed Senate Republicans to__________

Accepted Answer

confirm his choice replace Justice Ginsburg "without delay"

Question 8

Breonna Taylor's name became a slogan after police violence in ___________

Accepted Answer

Louisville, Ky.

Question 9

Astronomers have found potential sign of life in clouds of _________, a planet long overlooked in the search for life.

Accepted Answer

Venus

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