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Weekly News Quiz: May 9, 2025
A foiled concert attack. A notorious prison. A major recall. What do you remember from the week that was?
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Which political figure was recently given the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award?
Pence received the award for refusing to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
A 70-year-old man was charged with stalking and vandalism after allegedly crashing into the front gate of a Bel Air home owned by which celebrity?
Aniston was reportedly home when the incident occurred.
SharkNinja announced a massive recall of which type of appliance this week due to reports of burn injuries?
SharkNinja recalled nearly 2 million multi-function pressure cookers and warned consumers to “immediately stop using the product’s pressure-cooking function.”
Which automaker announced it plans to hike sticker prices for three models it imports from Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs?
Ford is raising prices for the Mustang Mach-E, the Maverick and the Bronco Sport by up to $2,000 each.
President Trump announced plans to reopen which notorious prison to “house America’s most ruthless and violent offenders.”
Trump said he is directing the Bureau of Prisons to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz.
The release of which highly anticipated video game has been delayed until May 2026?
Fans have been waiting for “Grand Theft Auto VI” for over a decade, and analysts expect it to be an instant hit.
President Trump held a somewhat contentious meeting this week with the leader of which country?
Trump hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House amid historic tensions between both countries.
Police in Rio de Janeiro recently foiled a possible attack on a concert featuring which music superstar?
Authorities in Brazil said two people attempted to “recruit” fans to carry out attacks at the Lady Gaga concert using IEDs and Molotov cocktails.
Some of the actors in which hit musical may bow out of a performance for President Trump at the Kennedy Center?
At least 10 to 12 performers in “Les Misérables” are planning to sit out the show next month.
Which new category will be added to the Golden Globes in 2026?
The new category will honor the “extraordinary and diverse talents in podcasting.”
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