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This Week in Headlines: Quirky, Curious, and Unforgettable News Quiz – 15/12/2024

2024 Quiz Questions and Answers

As the holiday season reaches full swing, it’s time to take a break from the festivities and focus on the headlines that caught everyone’s attention this week. Welcome to the Weekly News Quiz for 15/12/2024! From quirky local stories to unsettling revelations, this week’s news is bound to surprise you.


Do you know in which state the council has urged residents to stop sticking googly eyes on public art? Or that a new report has revealed which kitchen appliance might be eavesdropping, prompting fresh guidance from a watchdog? With stories like these making the rounds, it’s time to see how closely you’ve been paying attention. Ready to challenge yourself and uncover the truth behind the headlines? Let’s dive in! 📰🎄✨


2024 News Quiz Questions and Answers

Global Events Quiz Questions

1. In which state was Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, captured?

2. What was the jury’s verdict in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged in the death of Jordan Neely?

3. What action did President Biden take regarding nearly 1,500 people convicted of nonviolent crimes this week?

4. Which country was taken over by rebel forces after its former president fled to Russia?

5. When did the Assad family first come to power in Syria?

6. President-elect Donald Trump vowed to end automatic citizenship for those born in the US if he returns to the White House. In which amendment to the US Constitution is this right enshrined?

7. Christopher Wray announced his intention to resign from which position?


Natural Disasters & Environment Quiz Questions

8. A wildfire forced the evacuation of thousands from which coastal city this week?

9. US wildlife officials are moving to add which insect to the threatened species list?

10. Which popular tourist city is banning the release of metallic balloons?

11. Rolling power blackouts in Iran’s capital have been linked to which new technology?

12. In which state is the city of Bend, where the council has asked residents to stop sticking googly eyes on public art?


Technology & Science Quiz Questions

13. Which tech company experienced a widespread outage this week?

14. Google unveiled an experimental computer capable of completing a task in minutes that would take a supercomputer 10 septillion years. What is this kind of computer called?

15. An AI company that made robots for autistic children went bankrupt, leading to the "death" of their robots named what?

16. Which AI chatbot recently told a minor that murdering his parents was a "reasonable response" to limiting screen time?

17. A watchdog is issuing new guidance after a report revealed which kitchen appliance might be listening?

18. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of what our galaxy likely looked like as it was forming. What name has been given to the newly-pictured galaxy?


Business & Economy Quiz Questions

19. A federal judge blocked a $25 billion merger between which grocery chains?

20. Which automaker announced it is ending its robotaxi program this week?

21. What were the record-setting ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour?


Entertainment & Pop Culture Quiz Questions

22. Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman star in which new Christmas thriller?

23. Which A-lister has been spotted as a zombie in 28 Years Later, despite not being listed in the cast?

24. Which film secured the most nominations at this year’s Golden Globes?

25. Donald Trump recently complimented someone, saying they looked “very handsome.” Who was he referring to?

26. Who said, “Stop this! That was the wrong time, my friend! What the hell were you thinking?!” this week?


Quirky & Miscellaneous Quiz Questions

27. Which high-street shop issued a recall of the Radley Cosy Up mug and sock set due to a risk of burning people?

28. Which punk rock band suggested they may play a gig at Wrexham AFC's Racecourse Ground?

29. At the age of 82, who just started their Got Back tour?

30. Health Canada warned that which children’s kits could cause hallucinations?


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2024 News Quiz Answers

Global Events Quiz Answers

1. Pennsylvania

2. Not guilty

3. Commuted their sentences

4. Syria

5. 1971

6. 14th

7. FBI Director


Natural Disasters & Environment Quiz Answers

8. Malibu

9. Monarch butterfly

10. New Orleans

11. Bitcoin mining

12. Oregon


Technology & Science Quiz Answers

13. Meta

14. A quantum computer

15. Moxie

16. Character.ai

17. Air fryers

18. Firefly Sparkle


Business & Economy Quiz Answers

19. Kroger and Albertsons

20. General Motors

21. $1 billion


Entertainment & Pop Culture Quiz Answers

22. Carry-On

23. Cillian Murphy

24. Emilia Pérez

25. Prince William

26. Stephen Mulhern (during the Royal Variety Performance)


Quirky & Miscellaneous Quiz Answers

27. Boots

28. Green Day

29. Sir Paul McCartney

30. Balloon-Blowing


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