No. 13
Monday, August 17, 2026
World
Activists from which aid flotilla, intercepted by Israel while trying to reach Gaza, detailed beatings and electric shocks suffered in Israeli detention?
- Global Sumud Flotilla
- Freedom Flotilla Coalition II
- Gaza's Ark
- Ship to Gaza Sweden
The New York Times reported detailed abuse accounts from Global Sumud Flotilla activists held in Israeli detention.
The New York Times (via Democracy Now! headlines digest)
Politics
President Trump signed an executive order calling for changes to what?
- The childhood vaccination schedule
- Federal student loan repayment rules
- Social Security benefit calculations
- Immigration visa lottery system
Trump signed an executive order calling for changes to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, per NPR.
NPR
Business
Boat and yacht retailer MarineMax agreed to be acquired by which company for $1.5 billion?
- Carnival Corporation
- Thor Industries
- Blackstone Infrastructure's Safe Harbor Marinas
- Brunswick Corporation
MarineMax shares soared 46% after agreeing to be sold to Blackstone Infrastructure's Safe Harbor Marinas for $53 a share, or $1.5 billion.
CNBC · read the story
Science
Critically low water levels in which river exposed historical relics that had been submerged for decades?
- Volga River
- Danube River
- Po River
- Rhine River
PBS NewsHour featured a segment on the Danube's critically low water levels revealing relics from the past.
PBS NewsHour
Sports
The Cleveland Guardians recorded the 10,000th win in franchise history by beating which team?
- Kansas City Royals
- San Diego Padres
- Chicago Cubs
- Detroit Tigers
Cantillo and three relievers combined on a one-hitter as the Guardians beat the Padres 6-1 for their 10,000th franchise win.
ESPN