No. 87
Friday, October 30, 2026
World
Which country's election ended in deadlock this week, with neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition securing a majority?
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Israel
- Turkey
Israel's election results showed Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats and the opposition with 48, both short of the 61 needed for a majority.
Al Jazeera · read the story
Politics
Which archdiocese agreed to an $800 million settlement with clergy sexual abuse survivors, confirmed this week?
- Archdiocese of New York
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- Archdiocese of Boston
The Archdiocese of New York confirmed an $800 million settlement with roughly 1,300 abuse survivors.
EWTN News · read the story
Business
Which company reported Q3 2026 earnings showing its highest-ever operating margin alongside negative free cash flow of $42.4 billion?
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- Alphabet
- Walmart
Amazon's Q3 2026 results showed a record operating margin of 13.9% even as free cash flow turned sharply negative.
CNBC · read the story
Sports
Which player's 52-point performance helped drive record NBA opening week viewership this season?
- Luka Dončić
- Joel Embiid
- Anthony Edwards
- Jalen Brunson
Luka Dončić scored a season-high 52 points for the Lakers during the NBA's record-setting opening week.
Front Office Sports · read the story
Culture
Which actor, famed for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, died at age 86 this week?
- Michael Caine
- Anthony Hopkins
- Patrick Stewart
- Ian McKellen
Patrick Stewart died at his Los Angeles home after battling Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia.
ABC News · read the story