Weekly News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on This Week’s Biggest Stories
From the passing of Gloria Steinem to a historic Supreme Court ruling and a major breakthrough in a hip-hop cold case, test your knowledge on this week’s news.
A Turbulent Week in Headlines
It was a week of major transitions, high-stakes legal battles, and surprising cultural shifts. From Washington to the courts of international sports, the news cycle moved at a breakneck pace.
Did you pay close attention to the details? We gathered the most significant stories of the past seven days to see how well you know the news.
1. The Loss of a Feminist Trailblazer
The women’s rights movement lost one of its most enduring voices this week. Gloria Steinem, a writer and activist who helped reshape American society, died on Wednesday at the age of 92.
Steinem spent decades on the front lines of the feminist movement. In 1971, she co-founded a groundbreaking national periodical that was owned and run entirely by women, cementing her legacy in publishing history.
The Quiz Question: What was the name of this pioneering magazine?
2. Supreme Court Hands Washington a Border Victory
A divided Supreme Court issued a major ruling on immigration and federal spending this week. In a tight 5-to-4 decision, the justices cleared the way for the administration to move forward with a controversial project.
The ruling allowed President Trump to bypass congressional funding limits. It greenlit the continuous construction of a key infrastructure project along the southern border.
The Quiz Question: What specific structure did the Supreme Court permit the administration to continue building?
3. Age and Politics in Massachusetts
The Democratic primary in Massachusetts turned into a generational battle. Senator Ed Markey, the oldest serving senator in the state’s history, successfully defended his seat against a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
The race highlighted a stark age gap between the two lawmakers. Markey, a fixture in Massachusetts politics, was decades older than his moderate challenger.
The Quiz Question: How many years older is Senator Ed Markey than Representative Seth Moulton?
4. Geopolitics and Global Energy
President Trump announced a surprising international energy agreement this week. During a press briefing, he claimed the United States had secured a major foothold in South America.
The president told reporters that the new deal would grant the U.S. “majority control” over a massive portion of a foreign nation’s oil reserves. The assertion quickly drew scrutiny from energy analysts and foreign policy experts.
The Quiz Question: Which nation’s oil reserves was the president referring to?
5. Enforcement at the Border: A High-Profile Deportation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents made headlines this week with a high-profile deportation. The agency removed a prominent right-wing media commentator who had been an outspoken supporter of the president.
Federal officials confirmed the commentator had overstayed his visa. Despite his political connections, he was quickly sent back to his home country.
The Quiz Question: Which conservative commentator was deported by ICE this week?
6. New York City Classrooms Go Tech-Free
Classrooms in the nation’s largest public school district are getting a major digital detox. New York City education officials announced a sweeping new ban aimed at improving focus and mental health among students.
The policy targets elementary- and middle-school classrooms. Officials hope the move will curb online distractions and reduce bullying during the school day.
The Quiz Question: What common electronic device did New York City schools ban from these classrooms this week?
7. Lionel Messi’s International Legacy
Soccer fans around the globe are processing a historic retirement. Lionel Messi, widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, announced he is stepping away from the Argentina national team.
Messi’s international career spanned decades and included multiple appearances on the sport’s biggest stage. He played in six different World Cup tournaments throughout his career.
The Quiz Question: Out of those six World Cup tournaments, how many did Messi win with Argentina?
8. NBA Hands Down Record-Breaking Punishment
The front office of the National Basketball Association did not hold back this week. Following a quiet, months-long investigation, the league handed down the largest financial and draft penalty in its history.
Investigators discovered that a franchise had deliberately flouted league salary cap rules. The team secretly funneled millions of dollars in under-the-table payments to an unnamed star player.
The Quiz Question: Which NBA franchise was hit with this record-breaking punishment?
9. High Fashion Fallout at the Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute is shifting its plans after a wave of intense public backlash. The museum announced it was cutting ties with a famous fashion designer ahead of the 2027 Met Gala.
The designer was originally slated to be featured in both the spring exhibition and the prestigious gala. The museum’s decision follows growing scrutiny over the designer’s past controversies.
The Quiz Question: Which fashion designer did the Met drop from its 2027 exhibition lineup?
10. Justice Served in a Decades-Old Hip-Hop Mystery
A Las Vegas jury brought closure to one of the most famous cold cases in music history. On Monday, 63-year-old Duane Keith Davis was convicted for his role in a deadly 1996 drive-by shooting.
Davis, also known as “Keefe D,” had long bragged about his involvement in the crime. The conviction marks the first time anyone has been held legally responsible for the iconic artist’s death.
The Quiz Question: Which legendary hip-hop star was Davis convicted of murdering?
11. CRISPR Technology Enters the Canine World
Geneticists pushed the boundaries of biotechnology this week with a controversial new experiment. Using the advanced gene-editing tool CRISPR, scientists successfully altered the genetic code of two beagles.
The breakthrough has sparked intense ethical debates within the scientific community. While some researchers praise the precision of the technology, animal rights advocates are raising serious concerns about its application on domestic pets.
The Quiz Question: What physical trait did scientists modify or create in the two beagles using CRISPR?
How Well Did You Score?
This week’s news showed us that history is constantly being written, often in unexpected ways. From the halls of Congress to the laboratories of geneticists, our world is changing quickly.
Share your scores with friends and family to see who truly kept up with the headlines this week. Stay tuned for our next news roundup as more historic events unfold.
