No. 25
Saturday, August 29, 2026
World
Along with a warehouse, what type of facility did Israeli airstrikes hit in Gaza this week, killing at least seven people?
- A water treatment plant
- A power station
- A hospital wing
- A grain silo
The strikes hit a water treatment plant and a warehouse in Gaza, part of a wave of attacks that added to the territory's casualty toll.
Al Jazeera · read the story
Politics
Which document begins "We the People of the United States"?
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Bill of Rights
- The Federalist Papers
- The Constitution
The Preamble to the Constitution, drafted in 1787 and ratified the following year.
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Business
Which U.S. stock index has hit 27 record highs so far in 2026?
- The S&P 500
- The Russell 2000
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average
- The Nasdaq Composite
The S&P 500 has set 27 record highs in 2026 amid a market rally.
The Motley Fool · read the story
Science
Tropical system Lowell was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and move into which ocean basin next week?
- North Atlantic
- Eastern Indian Ocean
- Gulf of Mexico
- Central Pacific
Forecasters tracked Lowell strengthening in the Pacific and expected it to reach hurricane strength as it moved into the Central Pacific basin.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser · read the story
Sports
How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
- Eighteen
- Nine
- Twelve
- Twenty-four
Standardised at St Andrews in 1764, when the course was reduced from 22 holes to 18.
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