No. 28
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
World
A high-speed ferry capsized this week shortly after leaving which port in Northern Cyprus?
- Limassol
- Famagusta
- Kyrenia (Girne)
- Larnaca
The Filojet ferry capsized shortly after departing the port of Kyrenia (Girne) in Turkish-controlled Northern Cyprus.
Al Jazeera · read the story
Politics
Which Chief Justice broke with the Supreme Court's conservative majority to dissent against letting Trump's White House ballroom construction proceed?
- Samuel Alito
- John Roberts
- Brett Kavanaugh
- Clarence Thomas
Chief Justice John Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent, arguing the construction was likely unlawful without Congressional approval.
RedState · read the story
Business
The Trump administration announced what it called the largest oil deal in world history with which country's government?
- Venezuela
- Mexico
- Ecuador
- Colombia
The deal with Venezuela's government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, granted the U.S. majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves.
Cuba Headlines
Science
Flash floods that killed at least two people and left about 15 missing this week struck which U.S. national park?
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Zion National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yosemite National Park
Major flash flooding hit Grand Canyon National Park, closing Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground and several trails.
CBS News · read the story
Sports
Who handed Novak Djokovic the earliest Grand Slam exit of his career at this year's US Open?
- Alexander Zverev
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Mariano Navone
- Daniil Medvedev
Argentina's Mariano Navone beat Djokovic in five sets, ending his 78-match streak of opening-round wins at majors.
ESPN · read the story