No. 9
Thursday, August 13, 2026
World
An earthquake struck which South American city on Monday, August 10, 2026?
- Cali, Colombia
- Medellín, Colombia
- Quito, Ecuador
- Lima, Peru
The earthquake struck Cali, Colombia's third-largest city, with rescue teams searching rubble of destroyed buildings.
NPR
Politics
Which U.S. president served the shortest term in office?
- James Garfield
- Warren Harding
- William Henry Harrison
- Zachary Taylor
Harrison died of illness 31 days into his term in 1841, after delivering the longest inaugural address on record.
Historical bank
Business
Strong earnings from which sector eased fears about AI disruption and led a market rally on Friday, August 7, 2026?
- Retail
- Energy
- Automotive
- Software
Software stocks like Cloudflare and Atlassian led gains as earnings dispelled fears AI would disrupt the industry.
CNBC
Science
A total solar eclipse swept across parts of which continent on August 12, 2026?
- Europe
- Asia
- South America
- Africa
The total solar eclipse plunged parts of Europe into darkness, with photos of totality shared widely.
Space.com
Sports
Which cyclist won the women's Tour de France on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in Nice, France?
- Annemiek van Vleuten
- Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney
- Paula Blasi Cairol
- Demi Vollering
Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering won the women's Tour de France, finishing over a minute ahead of the runner-up.
NPR