No. 38
Friday, September 11, 2026
World
After the UK, France, and Canada announced bans on imports from Israeli settlements, which country retaliated by ordering the closure of Britain's consulate in Jerusalem?
- Egypt
- Saudi Arabia
- Jordan
- Israel
Israel closed Britain's consulate in Jerusalem in retaliation for the UK's ban on settlement goods.
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Politics
At the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, what did Trump call the $5,000 payout he promised Americans if the GOP wins the midterms?
- The Patriot Payout
- The Victory Check
- The Freedom Bonus
- The Trump Dividend
Trump pledged a $5,000 'Trump Dividend' to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms.
NPR · read the story
Business
Escalating hostilities between which two countries drove oil prices to their highest level in nearly four months?
- US and Russia
- Saudi Arabia and Yemen
- US and Iran
- Israel and Lebanon
Oil surged as the US-Iran conflict escalated, pushing Brent crude near $108 a barrel.
Bloomberg · read the story
Sports
Which American player won an epic five-set US Open quarterfinal that became the latest-ever finish in tournament history, ending near 3:30 a.m.?
- Taylor Fritz
- Tommy Paul
- Ben Shelton
- Frances Tiafoe
Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the latest-ever finish in US Open history.
CNN · read the story
Culture
Which performer's Super Bowl LX Halftime Show dominated night one of the Creative Arts Emmys with seven trophies?
- Rihanna
- Bad Bunny
- Beyoncé
- Kendrick Lamar
The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny won seven awards on the first night of the Creative Arts Emmys.
Gold Derby · read the story