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Weekly News Quiz: May 29, 2026
A rescue operation. A record heat wave. A basketball milestone. What do you remember from the week that was?
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Construction is underway for the first major sporting event at the White House. What type of competition will be featured?
Construction crews are building a “cage” on the South Lawn for a mixed martial arts showdown next month. It's set to be the first major sporting event ever held on White House grounds.
Several villagers trapped in a flooded cave made international headlines this week. Where did the incident occur?
Several villagers in Laos were trapped while searching for gold in a flooded cave. A multinational rescue team is involved in the effort to bring them to safety.
Which country partially restored internet access following an 88-day nationwide blackout?
Iran has partially restored internet access following an 88-day nationwide blackout imposed by authorities, according to state media.
Which member of the Trump family got married this week?
Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding weekend in the Bahamas has remained remarkably under wraps, even days later.
Which public figure warned this week that rapidly advancing AI technology is fueling global conflicts?
Pope Leo warned that artificial intelligence should not be controlled by the hands “of a few” in the first major theological document of his pontificate.
Which US city could disappear beneath rising sea levels faster than many experts once thought?
According to a new expert analysis, rising sea levels will swallow New Orleans faster than many realize. Scientists say people should begin relocating now before the city's risks become much more difficult to manage.
What does Memorial Day honor in the United States?
May 25 was Memorial Day, honoring American soldiers who died serving the country in wars. It is observed annually in the US on the last Monday in May.
Which continent is experiencing an unusually early and extreme heat wave?
Temperature records are being smashed across Europe as parts of the continent swelter in a heat wave that is bringing extreme temperatures alarmingly early in the year.
Which luxury automaker recently unveiled its first electric car?
Ferrari unveiled its first electric car — and it comes with a $640,000 price tag.
Which basketball team reached its first NBA Finals since 1999?
The New York Knicks blew out the Cleveland Cavaliers to complete a series sweep and reach their first NBA Finals since 1999.
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