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No. 9

Thursday, August 13, 2026

World

An earthquake struck which South American city on Monday, August 10, 2026?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering won the women's Tour de France, finishing over a minute ahead of the runner-up.

NPR

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