* Game 5 (2026-06-08), Round 1 - Current Events
3. This two-time Grammy-winning R&B singer known for his Disney
film duets "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World"
has died at the age of 75. Who?
7. On June 4, the company that manages and determines eligibilityStandard & Poor's; Dow Jones
criteria for a major US stock market index announced that it
*will not* be relaxing eligibility criteria for some big IPOs
planned this year. Thus, companies like SpaceX, Anthropic,
and OpenAI that are planning to go public this year will not be
automatically and immediately included in this company's indices.
Name *either* the company or the famous stock market index that
this company administers.
* Game 5 (2026-06-15), Round 1 - Current Events
2. This legendary British artist dies peacefully at his home in
London at the age of 88. His prolific 7-decade career reshaped
contemporary art through iconic California pool scenes, vibrant
Yorkshire landscapes, and digital innovations. Name him.
8. Which major-league sports team won their first championship in
over 50 years? (We need the team name, not the place name.)
9. Which music star became the youngest woman ever inducted into
the Songwriters Hall of Fame, on Thursday?
10. For a change, we have a celebrity birthday. This singer
turned 86 on June 8. She is the daughter of another famous
singer, and they occasionally would sing a duet together.
* Game 5 (2026-06-08), Round 1 - Current Events
1. A statue of former Toronto Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers stood
outside Gate 6 at the Rogers Centre for 13 years until it was
removed this week. A new statue is to be installed honoring
which World Series icon?
2. Name *either* of the two Blue Jays who missed catching a foul
ball at the June 3 game against Atlanta, prompting Sportsnet
analyst Caleb Joseph to go on a rant about a decline in the Jays'
playing skills.
3. This two-time Grammy-winning R&B singer known for his Disney
film duets "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World"
has died at the age of 75. Who?
4. What new transit service was introduced in Toronto on Friday?
5. CBS News fired which longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent on
Tuesday, a day after he criticized the program's leadership in
a meeting?
6. This British actor known for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire
Slayer", "Ted Lasso", and the Oscar-winning movie "Iron Lady"
for his role as deputy to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher,
died this week at the age of 72. Name him.
7. On June 4, the company that manages and determines eligibility
criteria for a major US stock market index announced that it
*will not* be relaxing eligibility criteria for some big IPOs
planned this year. Thus, companies like SpaceX, Anthropic,
and OpenAI that are planning to go public this year will not be
automatically and immediately included in this company's indices.
Name *either* the company or the famous stock market index that
this company administers.
8. In which country were people protesting a major luxury resort
development backed by Jared Kushner?
9. WestJet airlines and Sunwing have announced they will be
suspending flights to which country indefinitely until further
notice?
10. Crave TV announced their first project with Lionsgate Canada
and Point Grey Pictures will be a live-action drama re-imagining
of an iconic Canadian television series, which originally aired
on CTV from 1979 to 1985 starring an extraordinarily intelligent,
ownerless German Shepherd who wandered from town to town helping
people in need. What was the name of this TV series?
* Game 5 (2026-06-15), Round 1 - Current Events
1. A man named Geoffrey Wall was the subject of an investigation
dubbed "Project Icarus". Why is he now facing criminal charges.
2. This legendary British artist dies peacefully at his home in
London at the age of 88. His prolific 7-decade career reshaped
contemporary art through iconic California pool scenes, vibrant
Yorkshire landscapes, and digital innovations. Name him.
3. Canada won their first-ever point in a FIFA World Cup when they
drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday in Canada's World
Cup opened. Who scored the equalizing goal for Canada?
4. And which Canadian music star sang our national anthem before
the game?
5. a Us Army Apache helicopter was shot down by Iran near the Strait
of Hormuz. Both crew members survived and were rescued -- how?
6. Bill C-36, introduced Wednesday in the House of Commons, is
designed to take what measure regarding online safety?
7. Other than FIFA, what professional sporting event was hosted
last week in Caledon for the second consecutive year, and is
expected to attract more than 130,000 spectators?
8. Which major-league sports team won their first championship in
over 50 years? (We need the team name, not the place name.)
9. Which music star became the youngest woman ever inducted into
the Songwriters Hall of Fame, on Thursday?
10. For a change, we have a celebrity birthday. This singer
turned 86 on June 8. She is the daughter of another famous
singer, and they occasionally would sing a duet together.
* Game 5 (2026-06-08), Round 1 - Current Events
7. On June 4, the company that manages and determines eligibility
criteria for a major US stock market index announced that it
*will not* be relaxing eligibility criteria for some big IPOs
planned this year. Thus, companies like SpaceX, Anthropic,
and OpenAI that are planning to go public this year will not be
automatically and immediately included in this company's indices.
Name *either* the company or the famous stock market index that
this company administers.
8. In which country were people protesting a major luxury resort
development backed by Jared Kushner?
9. WestJet airlines and Sunwing have announced they will be
suspending flights to which country indefinitely until further
notice?
* Game 5 (2026-06-15), Round 1 - Current Events
2. This legendary British artist dies peacefully at his home in
London at the age of 88. His prolific 7-decade career reshaped
contemporary art through iconic California pool scenes, vibrant
Yorkshire landscapes, and digital innovations. Name him.
8. Which major-league sports team won their first championship in
over 50 years? (We need the team name, not the place name.)
* Game 5 (2026-06-08), Round 1 - Current Events
6. This British actor known for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire
Slayer", "Ted Lasso", and the Oscar-winning movie "Iron Lady"
for his role as deputy to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher,
died this week at the age of 72. Name him.
7. On June 4, the company that manages and determines eligibility
criteria for a major US stock market index announced that it
*will not* be relaxing eligibility criteria for some big IPOs
planned this year. Thus, companies like SpaceX, Anthropic,
and OpenAI that are planning to go public this year will not be
automatically and immediately included in this company's indices.
Name *either* the company or the famous stock market index that
this company administers.
8. In which country were people protesting a major luxury resort
development backed by Jared Kushner?
* Game 5 (2026-06-15), Round 1 - Current Events
2. This legendary British artist dies peacefully at his home in
London at the age of 88. His prolific 7-decade career reshaped
contemporary art through iconic California pool scenes, vibrant
Yorkshire landscapes, and digital innovations. Name him.
8. Which major-league sports team won their first championship in
over 50 years? (We need the team name, not the place name.)
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 recent companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 5 (2026-06-08), Round 1 - Current Events
1. A statue of former Toronto Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers stood
outside Gate 6 at the Rogers Centre for 13 years until it was
removed this week. A new statue is to be installed honoring
which World Series icon?
2. Name *either* of the two Blue Jays who missed catching a foul
ball at the June 3 game against Atlanta, prompting Sportsnet
analyst Caleb Joseph to go on a rant about a decline in the Jays'
playing skills.
3. This two-time Grammy-winning R&B singer known for his Disney
film duets "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World"
has died at the age of 75. Who?
4. What new transit service was introduced in Toronto on Friday?
5. CBS News fired which longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent on
Tuesday, a day after he criticized the program's leadership in
a meeting?
6. This British actor known for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire
Slayer", "Ted Lasso", and the Oscar-winning movie "Iron Lady"
for his role as deputy to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher,
died this week at the age of 72. Name him.
7. On June 4, the company that manages and determines eligibility
criteria for a major US stock market index announced that it
*will not* be relaxing eligibility criteria for some big IPOs
planned this year. Thus, companies like SpaceX, Anthropic,
and OpenAI that are planning to go public this year will not be
automatically and immediately included in this company's indices.
Name *either* the company or the famous stock market index that
this company administers.
8. In which country were people protesting a major luxury resort
development backed by Jared Kushner?
9. WestJet airlines and Sunwing have announced they will be
suspending flights to which country indefinitely until further
notice?
10. Crave TV announced their first project with Lionsgate Canada
and Point Grey Pictures will be a live-action drama re-imagining
of an iconic Canadian television series, which originally aired
on CTV from 1979 to 1985 starring an extraordinarily intelligent,
ownerless German Shepherd who wandered from town to town helping
people in need. What was the name of this TV series?
* Game 5 (2026-06-15), Round 1 - Current Events
1. A man named Geoffrey Wall was the subject of an investigation
dubbed "Project Icarus". Why is he now facing criminal charges.
2. This legendary British artist dies peacefully at his home in
London at the age of 88. His prolific 7-decade career reshaped
contemporary art through iconic California pool scenes, vibrant
Yorkshire landscapes, and digital innovations. Name him.
3. Canada won their first-ever point in a FIFA World Cup when they
drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday in Canada's World
Cup opened. Who scored the equalizing goal for Canada?
4. And which Canadian music star sang our national anthem before
the game?
5. a Us Army Apache helicopter was shot down by Iran near the Strait
of Hormuz. Both crew members survived and were rescued -- how?
6. Bill C-36, introduced Wednesday in the House of Commons, is
designed to take what measure regarding online safety?
7. Other than FIFA, what professional sporting event was hosted
last week in Caledon for the second consecutive year, and is
expected to attract more than 130,000 spectators?
8. Which major-league sports team won their first championship in
over 50 years? (We need the team name, not the place name.)
9. Which music star became the youngest woman ever inducted into
the Songwriters Hall of Fame, on Thursday?
10. For a change, we have a celebrity birthday. This singer
turned 86 on June 8. She is the daughter of another famous
singer, and they occasionally would sing a duet together.
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