No. 66
Friday, October 9, 2026
World
Which country's prime minister called a snap general election for November 29 after his government lost a key housing vote?
- Italy
- Greece
- Spain
- Portugal
Pedro Sánchez called the snap election after Spain's parliament rejected emergency housing decrees amid mass protests.
Euronews · read the story
Politics
The U.S. Supreme Court opened its new term hearing arguments on whether state and local governments can sue which industry over climate change?
- Airlines
- Fossil fuel companies
- Tech companies
- Automakers
The case concerns whether fossil fuel companies can be held liable for their role in the climate crisis.
Democracy Now!
Business
Diageo announced it is permanently closing a Guinness brewery near which U.S. city as part of a $1 billion restructuring?
- Richmond
- Baltimore
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery near Baltimore, Maryland, is closing November 1, leaving Chicago as the sole U.S. location.
Fox News · read the story
Science
Which tropical system became the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, forming later than any since the satellite era began?
- Isaias
- Humberto
- Fernand
- Gabrielle
Hurricane Isaias became the season's first hurricane on the night of October 7 into 8, the latest first hurricane since 1966.
EarthSky · read the story
Sports
Lionel Messi played the final international match of his Argentina career against which country?
- Bolivia
- Peru
- Ecuador
- Benin
Messi's farewell match was a 3-0 friendly win over Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
ABC News (AP) · read the story