* Game 5 (2026-02-09), Round 1 -- Current Events
2. Following an exodus of scheduled performers in protest of his
administration, what did President Trump announce last week as
regards the, uh, Kennedy Center?
3. Who became the first artist to take the top Grammy Award, Album
of the Year, with an entirely Spanish-language album last week?
4. Who won Canada's first medal at the Milano-Cortina Winter
Olympics on Saturday?
7. Last week, this low-cost retailer became the 12th company with
a valuation of more than $1,000,000,000,000. Name it.
9. As the saying goes, it's always noon somewhere. During the
current Winter Olympics, i.e. until February 22, what time are
pubs in Toronto allowed to start serving alcohol?
* Game 6 (2026-02-23), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Japan resoundingly reelected its first woman prime minister.
Name her.
2. New Wave / punk bassist Fred Smith died at age 77. Name either
of the two bands he was in that got their start at New York's
legendary CBGB club.
4. Ukrainian sledder Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified in
the skeleton competition at the Winter Olympics. Why?
5. Some details are still sketchy, but it appears an anti-drone
laser deployed by US Customs and Border Patrol officials was
responsible for the closure of a Texas airport on February 10.
Name the city that became a no-fly zone for a day.
6. An ankle bone discovered near Cordoba, Spain, lends credence
to tales of the "tanks of antiquity" used in both Punic Wars.
What sort of bone was found?
7. According to medical authorities in five countries, the late
Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny did not die of natural
causes while in prison. Instead, they found traces of a poison
in his blood originating from an exotic animal. What animal?
9. Calling the situation Orwellian, a federal judge ordered the
Trump administration to restore displays of slavery at the site
of a house of two Founding Fathers in Philadelphia. They had
been removed, ostensibly "in alignment with shared national
values." Name *either* former Founding Father who resided there.
10. Andrew, the royal formerly known as "Prince", was arrested for
alleged security breaches in his relationship with Jeffrey
Epstein. It's been almost 500 years since a high-ranking royal
was arrested, and it didn't go well for him. Name that royal.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
indicated, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any answers
have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to give
the answers that were correct on that date.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there would be a small
penalty if the questions were being scored. Please post all your
answers in a single followup to the newsgroup, based only on your
own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote the questions and
place your answer below each one.) I will reveal the correct
answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting
of other rounds. For further information please see my 2024-08-30
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 5 (2026-02-09), Round 1 -- Current Events
1. The actor who played Lamont Sanford -- the "Son" in the '70s
sitcom "Sanford and Son" -- died at age 79 last week. Name him.
2. Following an exodus of scheduled performers in protest of his
administration, what did President Trump announce last week as
regards the, uh, Kennedy Center?
3. Who became the first artist to take the top Grammy Award, Album
of the Year, with an entirely Spanish-language album last week?
4. Who won Canada's first medal at the Milano-Cortina Winter
Olympics on Saturday?
5. Last Tuesday, a video tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara played
on the Jumbotron at New York's Madison Square Garden... during
what event?
6. As of our deadline, the mother of the host of NBC's "Today Show"
was still missing, and thought to be alive by Arizona police
after multiple ransom notes. Name the broadcaster.
7. Last week, this low-cost retailer became the 12th company with
a valuation of more than $1,000,000,000,000. Name it.
8. This long-time CNN anchor was due in court today in St. Paul,
Minnesota, on charges of threatening people trying to exercise
their religion in a place of worship. Name him.
9. As the saying goes, it's always noon somewhere. During the
current Winter Olympics, i.e. until February 22, what time are
pubs in Toronto allowed to start serving alcohol?
10. Sports fans with long memories mourned the death of the
legendary Sonny Jurgensen at age 91. Name *his sport and the
position he played*.
* Game 6 (2026-02-23), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Japan resoundingly reelected its first woman prime minister.
Name her.
2. New Wave / punk bassist Fred Smith died at age 77. Name either
of the two bands he was in that got their start at New York's
legendary CBGB club.
3. The actor who played the title role in the '90s teen series
"Dawson's Creek" died of cancer at age 48. Name him.
4. Ukrainian sledder Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified in
the skeleton competition at the Winter Olympics. Why?
5. Some details are still sketchy, but it appears an anti-drone
laser deployed by US Customs and Border Patrol officials was
responsible for the closure of a Texas airport on February 10.
Name the city that became a no-fly zone for a day.
6. An ankle bone discovered near Cordoba, Spain, lends credence
to tales of the "tanks of antiquity" used in both Punic Wars.
What sort of bone was found?
7. According to medical authorities in five countries, the late
Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny did not die of natural
causes while in prison. Instead, they found traces of a poison
in his blood originating from an exotic animal. What animal?
8. Which sitcom was scheduled to air its 800th episode yesterday?
9. Calling the situation Orwellian, a federal judge ordered the
Trump administration to restore displays of slavery at the site
of a house of two Founding Fathers in Philadelphia. They had
been removed, ostensibly "in alignment with shared national
values." Name *either* former Founding Father who resided there.
10. Andrew, the royal formerly known as "Prince", was arrested for
alleged security breaches in his relationship with Jeffrey
Epstein. It's been almost 500 years since a high-ranking royal
was arrested, and it didn't go well for him. Name that royal.
* Game 5 (2026-02-09), Round 1 -- Current Events
2. Following an exodus of scheduled performers in protest of his
administration, what did President Trump announce last week as
regards the, uh, Kennedy Center?
3. Who became the first artist to take the top Grammy Award, Album
of the Year, with an entirely Spanish-language album last week?
5. Last Tuesday, a video tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara played
on the Jumbotron at New York's Madison Square Garden... during
what event?
6. As of our deadline, the mother of the host of NBC's "Today Show"
was still missing, and thought to be alive by Arizona police
after multiple ransom notes. Name the broadcaster.
7. Last week, this low-cost retailer became the 12th company with
a valuation of more than $1,000,000,000,000. Name it.
8. This long-time CNN anchor was due in court today in St. Paul,
Minnesota, on charges of threatening people trying to exercise
their religion in a place of worship. Name him.
9. As the saying goes, it's always noon somewhere. During the
current Winter Olympics, i.e. until February 22, what time are
pubs in Toronto allowed to start serving alcohol?
10. Sports fans with long memories mourned the death of the
legendary Sonny Jurgensen at age 91. Name *his sport and the
position he played*.
* Game 6 (2026-02-23), Round 1 - Current Events
2. New Wave / punk bassist Fred Smith died at age 77. Name either
of the two bands he was in that got their start at New York's
legendary CBGB club.
3. The actor who played the title role in the '90s teen series
"Dawson's Creek" died of cancer at age 48. Name him.
5. Some details are still sketchy, but it appears an anti-drone
laser deployed by US Customs and Border Patrol officials was
responsible for the closure of a Texas airport on February 10.
Name the city that became a no-fly zone for a day.
6. An ankle bone discovered near Cordoba, Spain, lends credence
to tales of the "tanks of antiquity" used in both Punic Wars.
What sort of bone was found?
8. Which sitcom was scheduled to air its 800th episode yesterday?
9. Calling the situation Orwellian, a federal judge ordered the
Trump administration to restore displays of slavery at the site
of a house of two Founding Fathers in Philadelphia. They had
been removed, ostensibly "in alignment with shared national
values." Name *either* former Founding Father who resided there.
10. Andrew, the royal formerly known as "Prince", was arrested for
alleged security breaches in his relationship with Jeffrey
Epstein. It's been almost 500 years since a high-ranking royal
was arrested, and it didn't go well for him. Name that royal.
* Game 5 (2026-02-09), Round 1 -- Current Events
1. The actor who played Lamont Sanford -- the "Son" in the '70s
sitcom "Sanford and Son" -- died at age 79 last week. Name him.
2. Following an exodus of scheduled performers in protest of his
administration, what did President Trump announce last week as
regards the, uh, Kennedy Center?
3. Who became the first artist to take the top Grammy Award, Album
of the Year, with an entirely Spanish-language album last week?
4. Who won Canada's first medal at the Milano-Cortina Winter
Olympics on Saturday?
5. Last Tuesday, a video tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara played
on the Jumbotron at New York's Madison Square Garden... during
what event?
6. As of our deadline, the mother of the host of NBC's "Today Show"
was still missing, and thought to be alive by Arizona police
after multiple ransom notes. Name the broadcaster.
7. Last week, this low-cost retailer became the 12th company with
a valuation of more than $1,000,000,000,000. Name it.
8. This long-time CNN anchor was due in court today in St. Paul,
Minnesota, on charges of threatening people trying to exercise
their religion in a place of worship. Name him.
9. As the saying goes, it's always noon somewhere. During the
current Winter Olympics, i.e. until February 22, what time are
pubs in Toronto allowed to start serving alcohol?
10. Sports fans with long memories mourned the death of the
legendary Sonny Jurgensen at age 91. Name *his sport and the
position he played*.
* Game 6 (2026-02-23), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Japan resoundingly reelected its first woman prime minister.
Name her.
2. New Wave / punk bassist Fred Smith died at age 77. Name either
of the two bands he was in that got their start at New York's
legendary CBGB club.
3. The actor who played the title role in the '90s teen series
"Dawson's Creek" died of cancer at age 48. Name him.
4. Ukrainian sledder Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified in
the skeleton competition at the Winter Olympics. Why?
5. Some details are still sketchy, but it appears an anti-drone
laser deployed by US Customs and Border Patrol officials was
responsible for the closure of a Texas airport on February 10.
Name the city that became a no-fly zone for a day.
6. An ankle bone discovered near Cordoba, Spain, lends credence
to tales of the "tanks of antiquity" used in both Punic Wars.
What sort of bone was found?
7. According to medical authorities in five countries, the late
Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny did not die of natural
causes while in prison. Instead, they found traces of a poison
in his blood originating from an exotic animal. What animal?
8. Which sitcom was scheduled to air its 800th episode yesterday?
9. Calling the situation Orwellian, a federal judge ordered the
Trump administration to restore displays of slavery at the site
of a house of two Founding Fathers in Philadelphia. They had
been removed, ostensibly "in alignment with shared national
values." Name *either* former Founding Father who resided there.
10. Andrew, the royal formerly known as "Prince", was arrested for
alleged security breaches in his relationship with Jeffrey
Epstein. It's been almost 500 years since a high-ranking royal
was arrested, and it didn't go well for him. Name that royal.
* Game 5 (2026-02-09), Round 1 -- Current Events
2. Following an exodus of scheduled performers in protest of his
administration, what did President Trump announce last week as
regards the, uh, Kennedy Center?
3. Who became the first artist to take the top Grammy Award, Album
of the Year, with an entirely Spanish-language album last week?
6. As of our deadline, the mother of the host of NBC's "Today Show"
was still missing, and thought to be alive by Arizona police
after multiple ransom notes. Name the broadcaster.
7. Last week, this low-cost retailer became the 12th company with
a valuation of more than $1,000,000,000,000. Name it.
8. This long-time CNN anchor was due in court today in St. Paul,
Minnesota, on charges of threatening people trying to exercise
their religion in a place of worship. Name him.
* Game 6 (2026-02-23), Round 1 - Current Events
5. Some details are still sketchy, but it appears an anti-drone
laser deployed by US Customs and Border Patrol officials was
responsible for the closure of a Texas airport on February 10.
Name the city that became a no-fly zone for a day.
6. An ankle bone discovered near Cordoba, Spain, lends credence
to tales of the "tanks of antiquity" used in both Punic Wars.
What sort of bone was found?
9. Calling the situation Orwellian, a federal judge ordered the
Trump administration to restore displays of slavery at the site
of a house of two Founding Fathers in Philadelphia. They had
been removed, ostensibly "in alignment with shared national
values." Name *either* former Founding Father who resided there.
10. Andrew, the royal formerly known as "Prince", was arrested for
alleged security breaches in his relationship with Jeffrey
Epstein. It's been almost 500 years since a high-ranking royal
was arrested, and it didn't go well for him. Name that royal.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
indicated, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any answers
have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to give the
answers that were correct on that date... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 5 (2026-02-09), Round 1 -- Current Events
1. The actor who played Lamont Sanford -- the "Son" in the '70s
sitcom "Sanford and Son" -- died at age 79 last week. Name him.
2. Following an exodus of scheduled performers in protest of his
administration, what did President Trump announce last week as
regards the, uh, Kennedy Center?
3. Who became the first artist to take the top Grammy Award, Album
of the Year, with an entirely Spanish-language album last week?
4. Who won Canada's first medal at the Milano-Cortina Winter
Olympics on Saturday?
5. Last Tuesday, a video tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara played
on the Jumbotron at New York's Madison Square Garden... during
what event?
6. As of our deadline, the mother of the host of NBC's "Today Show"
was still missing, and thought to be alive by Arizona police
after multiple ransom notes. Name the broadcaster.
7. Last week, this low-cost retailer became the 12th company with
a valuation of more than $1,000,000,000,000. Name it.
8. This long-time CNN anchor was due in court today in St. Paul,
Minnesota, on charges of threatening people trying to exercise
their religion in a place of worship. Name him.
9. As the saying goes, it's always noon somewhere. During the
current Winter Olympics, i.e. until February 22, what time are
pubs in Toronto allowed to start serving alcohol?
10. Sports fans with long memories mourned the death of the
legendary Sonny Jurgensen at age 91. Name *his sport and the
position he played*.
* Game 6 (2026-02-23), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Japan resoundingly reelected its first woman prime minister.
Name her.
2. New Wave / punk bassist Fred Smith died at age 77. Name either
of the two bands he was in that got their start at New York's
legendary CBGB club.
3. The actor who played the title role in the '90s teen series
"Dawson's Creek" died of cancer at age 48. Name him.
4. Ukrainian sledder Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified in
the skeleton competition at the Winter Olympics. Why?
5. Some details are still sketchy, but it appears an anti-drone
laser deployed by US Customs and Border Patrol officials was
responsible for the closure of a Texas airport on February 10.
Name the city that became a no-fly zone for a day.
6. An ankle bone discovered near Cordoba, Spain, lends credence
to tales of the "tanks of antiquity" used in both Punic Wars.
What sort of bone was found?
7. According to medical authorities in five countries, the late
Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny did not die of natural
causes while in prison. Instead, they found traces of a poison
in his blood originating from an exotic animal. What animal?
8. Which sitcom was scheduled to air its 800th episode yesterday?
9. Calling the situation Orwellian, a federal judge ordered the
Trump administration to restore displays of slavery at the site
of a house of two Founding Fathers in Philadelphia. They had
been removed, ostensibly "in alignment with shared national
values." Name *either* former Founding Father who resided there.
10. Andrew, the royal formerly known as "Prince", was arrested for
alleged security breaches in his relationship with Jeffrey
Epstein. It's been almost 500 years since a high-ranking royal
was arrested, and it didn't go well for him. Name that royal.
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