No. 1
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
World
A small tourist plane crashed at Peru's Nazca Lines archaeological site on Saturday, August 1, 2026, killing 13 people. Which airline operated the flight?
- Avianca
- LATAM Peru
- Star Peru
- Aerodiana
Peru suspended operations of sightseeing airline Aerodiana after its plane crashed in the Ica region, killing 11 European tourists and two crew members.
NBC News / CNN
Politics
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday, August 3, 2026, creating a new White House commission focused on which group?
- Small business owners
- Military spouses
- First-generation college students
- Veterans with disabilities
The order created the President's Military Spouse Commission, chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, wife of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Yahoo News / OAN
Business
In its late-July 2026 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to leave interest rates unchanged. What was the target federal funds rate range it maintained?
- 4.5% to 4.75%
- 2.5% to 2.75%
- 3.0% to 3.25%
- 3.5% to 3.75%
The Fed held its key rate steady between 3.5% and 3.75%, with three regional presidents dissenting in favor of a hike.
CNBC
Science
Michigan health officials announced the first two U.S. deaths linked to which parasite outbreak, which has caused over 11,000 cases in the state?
- Salmonella
- Cyclospora
- Listeria
- E. coli
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported the first confirmed U.S. deaths tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened more than 11,000 people.
STAT News / CNN
Culture
The 2026 Booker Prize longlist, announced Tuesday, July 28, includes how many books?
The 2026 Booker Prize longlist consists of 13 books spanning genres from thrillers to dystopian sci-fi, including works by Douglas Stuart, Marlon James, and Elizabeth Strout.
NPR