News Quiz for May 27 2023
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News Quiz for April 13, 2024
Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Antisemitic incidents reached new all-time high in 2023: ADL
Antisemitic incidents spiked last year to an all-time record, with the bulk of the surge coming in the days following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel, according to data compiled by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The U.S. saw more than 8,800 ...The Hill - Politics -
China accounted for two-thirds of new global coal plant capacity in 2023, report finds
The world added more coal power capacity last year than any year since 2016, with China driving most growth and most planned growth according to new research.CNBC - Business - China -
The unwritten rules of the great London pub quiz
Arm yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the rites and rituals of this hallowed institutionFinancial Times - Business -
Suspected murder victim, 27, named by police
Police say her friends called police the day before her body was found, with concerns for her welfare.BBC News - Top stories -
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 21-27
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of April 21-27 include musicians and twins Jake and Josh Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet, actor Hank Azaria and singer LizzoABC News - Entertainment -
Cameron’s Mar-a-Lago lobbying may not be enough to reach the new Republican party
The UK foreign secretary’s Trump dinner appeared to fail to bring support for Ukraine, and his Washington meetings don’t look any more promising. Whatever happened at Mar-a-Lago between David Cameron and Donald Trump on Monday night, was clearly ...The Guardian - World -
Microsoft will unveil new Windows and cloud AI features in May
Microsoft will reveal brand-new artificial intelligence tools for use on PCs and in the cloud at its annual Build conference.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
New Method That Pinpoints Wood’s Origin May Curb Illegal Timber
The study could help identify wood from Russia, which has been banned by many countries because of the war.The New York Times - Science -
Singapore's new prime minister, Lawrence Wong, will take office on May 15
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will step down on May 15 and hand over the reins to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.CNBC - Business -
Iran may face new EU sanctions after attack on Israel
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Dozens of murder and rape convictions may face new DNA testing
Jailing of innocent man for 17 years leads to review by CCRC of thousands of cases in light of advances in forensic technologyFinancial Times - Business -
New On Hulu In May 2024: Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Ferrari, And More
Now that April is almost halfway over, Hulu has released its schedule of all the new movies and shows that will be coming to its streaming platform in May.On May 1, subscribers can watch the critically acclaimed animated film Jujutsu Kaisen 0. As ...GameSpot - Tech -
Poland’s president may meet Donald Trump ‘socially’ in New York
Andrzej Duda’s visit comes as European leaders prepare for Trump’s possible return to White House. Andrzej Duda, Poland’s conservative president, is expected to meet Donald Trump in New York on Wednesday evening, as some European politicians begin ...The Guardian - World - New York -
Animal giveaways, musical Wombles and mysterious discoveries – take the Thursday quiz
Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. You might think that April Fools’ season is well and truly over, but not in the world of the Thursday quiz’s favourite band, Sparks. ...The Guardian - World -
Panama Papers: trial begins of 27 Mossack Fonseca employees
Law firm’s founders among those to face money laundering charges after leak of 11.5m files in 2016. A criminal trial of 27 employees working for the law firm at the heart of the Panama Papers on money laundering charges has commenced in a ...The Guardian - World -
Vietnam property tycoon sentenced to death in $27 billion fraud case
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Vietnam property tycoon sentenced to death in $27 billion fraud case
A Vietnam court sentenced developer Truong My Lan to death for swindling billions from a bank, saying she "eroded people's trust" in the ruling Communist Party.CBS News - World -
EA Play subscription prices increase on May 10, live now for new members
EA Play subscribers will soon have to pay more money if they want to continue using the publisher’s all-you-can-play service.VentureBeat - Tech -
College basketball transfer portal: New Michigan coach Dusty May on verge of landing talented commitments
Under May, business looks like it could be booming soon for the WolverinesCBS Sports - Sports -
New On Disney Plus In May 2024: Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire, X-Men '97 Finale, And More
There's a lot happening in May on Disney+, and the month gets off to a hot start on May 1 with the series finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and the first installment of the three-part X-Men '97 Season 1 finale. The animated anthology, Star Wars: ...GameSpot - Tech -
Manchester City's Champions League failure may mean a new-look squad is needed to get back to the top
Pep Guardiola's men will not replicate their 2023 glory and it will bring bigger questionsCBS Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Final risers of the 2023-24 season
With the high school season officially wrapped up, we look at the risers from the 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes.ESPN - Sports -
It was Singaporean SWF supremacy at the FT Alphaville Pub Quiz — but how would you have done?
Start spreading the newsFinancial Times - Business -
Weekly quiz: How did 'Hardest Geezer' celebrate the end of his Africa run?
Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.BBC News - Top stories -
A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozens
A fire in a large, mostly residential building in Hong Kong has killed at least five people and left another 36 injuredABC News - World - Hong Kong -
Hong Kong fire: Five dead and 27 injured after blaze in apartment building
Three men and two women have been killed during a fire in a largely residential building in Hong Kong.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Hong Kong -
Which airports had the most delays and cancellations in 2023?
Data from the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) shows which airports see the most delays and cancellations.The Hill - Politics -
Lease prices for German farmland rose again in 2023
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Greenhouse gas emissions reached record levels in 2023
Greenhouse gas emissions continued increasing in 2023, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. CBS News' Elaine Quijano breaks down the numbers and what they mean for the climate.CBS News - Top stories -
Here are the tax brackets to file your 2023 taxes
The tax brackets for Americans will shift upward for tax year 2023, following a series of rule adjustments to account for inflation. The IRS announced rule adjustments in 2022 for more than 60 tax provisions for tax year 2023, including changes to ...The Hill - Politics -
MGM Seeks to Block FTC Probe of 2023 Cyberattack
The hotel and casino operator says the agency’s chair should be removed from the investigation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Driven by China, Coal Plants Made a Comeback in 2023
The country, along with India, is still building power stations that run on coal. Elsewhere, retirements of older plants have slowed.The New York Times - Science - China -
2023 was record year for wind installations: Research
Last year saw record wind power installations worldwide, with a total of 117 gigawatts in new capacity, according to a report published Tuesday by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The figure represents a 50 percent increase from 2022, ...The Hill - Politics -
Report sees increase in attacks on journalists in Germany in 2023
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Wind Power Installations Hit a Worldwide High in 2023
The 50 percent increase from the previous year put117 gigawatts of new wind power generation capacity into global energy sources.Inc. - Business -
27-year-old started a side hustle to get out of her ‘windowless office’—now her business brings in $25,000 a month
Liz Chick started making and selling art to get a reprieve from her "windowless office" job. Now, she runs her own profitable art studio in Brooklyn, New York.CNBC - Business -
German internet monitor records doubling of criminal content in 2023
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Sonic Movie Producer Is Adapting One of 2023's Best Indie Games
In 2023, Black Salt Games introduced players to Dredge, a fishing video game that doubles as a horror story. It's the kind of combination that Hollywood just can't resist. And now, Dredge is getting a live-action movie of its own.. For the film, ...GameSpot - Tech - Entertainment -
Europe's wildfires in 2023 were among the worst this century, report says
Yahoo News - World