Roger Federer announced this week he will retire after the Laver Cup. Which Grand Slam tournament has the tennis legend won most?


More than a million people across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic were without power or running water this week due to which hurricane?

Crews are working to repair critical utilities in the region disabled by Hurricane Fiona.


Britain bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II with a grand funeral this week. In addition to her two corgi dogs, another one of the Queen’s beloved animals watched her procession. Which kind of animal was it?

Emma, the Queen’s pony, watched the procession pass by Windsor Castle.


President Joe Biden made a firm declaration about the Covid-19 pandemic this week. What did he say?

President Biden said he believes the Covid-19 pandemic is “over” in an appearance on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” but acknowledged the US still has a “problem” with the virus that has killed more than 1 million Americans.


Which automaker recalled more than 200,000 pickup trucks this week?

More than 200,000 Nissan pickup trucks were recalled due to a risk that the vehicles could roll away while in park. Nissan’s Frontier and Titan models from the years 2020 through 2023 are the affected vehicles, the company said.


Which WNBA team recently won its first championship title?

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Connecticut Sun 78-71 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to capture their first title in franchise history.


Which Republican governor claimed credit for flying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard as part of his criticism of the Biden Administration’s immigration policies?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his decision to transport 48 Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, following the announcement of an investigation into the matter by a Texas sheriff.


According to the FAA, how many hours of flight experience are required before a pilot may work for an airline?

Pilots must have at least 1,500 hours of flight experience. Regional airline Republic Airways had asked the FAA to loosen commercial pilot hiring standards in order to tackle the global pilot shortage, but the request – which drew immense union opposition – was denied this week.


How many Russians could soon be conscripted into the country’s military?

President Vladimir Putin has announced the immediate “partial mobilization“ of Russian citizens in an escalation of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. According to Russian officials, about 300,000 reservists will be called up as part of the mobilization.


Which social media platform banned political fundraising this week?

TikTok has begun to require “mandatory verification” for political accounts based in the United States and will be prohibiting all political fundraising on its short-video platform, the company said Wednesday.


Approximately how many book titles have been banned in US schools over the last year?

From July 2021 to June 2022, there were 2,532 book bans directed at 1,648 different titles in US schools. About 41% of those were books that tell stories related to LGBTQ people or that have a queer lead or prominent secondary character, according to a new report. Another 40% of the titles have main characters who are people of color, while 21% of titles directly address issues of race and racism, the report said.


The photo above, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, shows which planet?


The COO of which company was arrested and accused of biting a man’s nose after a college football game?


What substance did Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers say is "not a drug"?


What fashion accessory was First Lady Jill Biden criticized for wearing to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral?


Who most recently agreed to meet with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol?


After more than two decades in prison, a judge vacated Adnan Syed's murder conviction. What podcast spawned investigations into Syed's case?


Federal officials said 47 people charged in a $250 mil. pandemic relief scam used the funds for luxury cars instead of what?


After a three-year investigation, New York's attorney general filed a $250 million lawsuit, accusing Donald Trump and three of his kids of what?

Business fraud, inflating net worth for personal gain

Real estate fraud, misrepresenting property conditions


Why did it take the Mega Millions $1.34 billion winning ticket holders nearly two months to claim the jackpot?


After knocking out all of Puerto Rico's power, what storm battered the island this week, causing mass floods and “catastrophic” damage?


Which public service broadcaster is likely to be saved from privatisation after a government U-turn on plans to sell it off?

Michelle Donelan, who recently replaced Nadine Dorries as culture secretary, has said the “business case” for selling Channel 4 will be re-examined and the sale put on hold.


Before this week’s ceremony for the Queen, for whom was the last state funeral in Britain held?

The most recent state funeral was for Winston Churchill in 1965. The last held for a sovereign was for the Queen’s father, George VI, in 1952. Both Princess Diana and former PM Thatcher were granted ceremonial, rather than state, funerals.


What percentage of UK adults are behind on one or more household bill, according to a new study?

Some 10.9m people are behind on one or more household bill – up by 3m since March – said the Money Advice Trust report. The Opinium survey also found 5.6m have gone without food in the past three months due to the cost-of-living crisis.


The Queen’s state funeral was held in Westminster Abbey, but where was she finally laid to rest at a private ceremony attended by the Royal Family?

The late monarch was buried alongside the Duke of Edinburgh in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, part of St George’s Chapel. The public will be able to visit the chapel from next Thursday.


Which UK city has seen outbreaks of unrest after tensions have risen between young men from sections of the Muslim and Hindu communities?

Calm has returned to Leicester after a massive police operation was launched to quell unrest that has unsettled the east of the city for three weeks.


How many times in a row has the Bank of England now raised interest rates?

The Bank has increased its base rate by 0.5 points to 2.25%, the highest it has been since 2008.


Liz Truss has conceded that talks over a free trade deal with which major trading partner are unlikely to start in the “short to medium term”?

Once hailed as one of Brexit’s great prizes, Liz Truss said a free trade deal with the US will not be struck any time soon as she flew to New York on the first foreign trip of her premiership.


What percentage of Northern Ireland residents are Catholic, according to the latest census data?

Catholics are the largest religious group in Northern Ireland for the first time since partition. The country was designed to have a permanent Protestant, unionist majority, but larger Catholic families have changed the demographics.


What percentage of trainee GPs plan to work part-time after they qualify, according to a new study?

Almost two-thirds of trainee GPs plan to work part-time just a year after they qualify due to the stress and intensity of the job, according to a study by The King’s Fund.


Which UK brand found itself at the centre of a PR fiasco when it announced it would close for the Queen’s state funeral as a mark of respect?

Center Parcs announced that it would close its UK “villages” for the Queen’s funeral, “as a mark of our respect”. It sparked an angry backlash from holidaymakers kicked out of their holiday lodgings, forcing the company to backtrack.


NASA deliberately slammed a spacecraft into an asteroid this week to determine how to deflect space objects posing a threat to Earth. What was the name of the mission?

NASA’s DART mission – or Double Asteroid Redirection Test – was the agency’s first full-scale demonstration of deflection technology that can protect the planet.


Approximately how many customers in Florida were without power Thursday due to Hurricane Ian?

More than 2.5 million residences and businesses were without power in Florida on Thursday. “Ian is going to be a life-changing event. This is a very powerful, catastrophic storm that is going to do significant damage,” said Eric Silagy, CEO of Florida Power & Light.


Many Americans likely shell out more money to keep their homes warm this winter due to what?

Energy prices are on the rise in part because heat waves this summer forced utilities to draw down on their natural gas reserves, compounding the strain on inventory levels that were already below historical averages.


Giorgia Meloni claimed victory this week to become which country’s new prime minister?

A 45-year-old mother from Rome, Giorgia Meloni will become Italy’s most far-right prime minister since the fascist era of Benito Mussolini. Meloni is deeply conservative, openly anti-LGBTQ, and has also called abortion a “tragedy,” raising fears for the future of women’s rights in the country.


Which pop star will perform at next year’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show?

Rihanna will headline the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the NFL announced. The 57th Super Bowl will take place on February 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.


Which airline was named the world’s best for 2022?

This year’s winner, Qatar Airways, has received the top prize seven times since the Skytrax World Airline Awards were introduced in 1999. Skytrax, a UK-based airline and airport review and ranking site, conducted more than 14 million customer surveys in more than 100 countries to find out the world’s current best airline.


Which currency recently plummeted to a record low against the US dollar?

The British pound plunged nearly 5% on Monday to just above $1.03 on growing fears about the stability of the UK government’s finances.


Which Major League Baseball team was invited to a celebration at the White House this week?

The Atlanta Braves were invited to the White House on Monday to celebrate their 2021 World Series win. Check out photos from the event here and see the jersey they gifted to President Biden.


Which new character did M&M’s add to the brand’s lineup this week?

The brand said the addition of the purple character is to “reflect the world that we’re living in.” The purple peanut M&M is the first new character in 10 years, according to the brand.


NBA star LeBron James has agreed to buy a team in which major sports league?

NBA superstar LeBron James is expanding his sports portfolio to include the US’ new favorite pastime: Pickleball.


More than 1,000 students walked out of Virginia middle and high schools this week in protest of what?


American Hans Niemann was accused of cheating in competition by five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen. What sport do they play?


Out of 200 purebred dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, which was the most searched in the U.S., according to Google data?


Costco’s CFO said the store’s snack bar will keep the current price of its famous hot dog and soda combo maybe “forever.” How much is it?


Referendums dismissed by the West as "shams" in Russian-held regions in Ukraine were held in this week. Which is not one of those areas?


The headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show in February was announced this week. Who will be performing?


Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that gives Californians a new end-of-life burial option. What is it?


As part of a groundbreaking planetary defense test, NASA crashed a spacecraft into what?


Which restaurant chain has an index that's been used to predict how severely natural disasters – like Hurricane Ian – will affect an area?


With his 61st home run, which New York Yankees star tied Roger Maris' American League record for most homers in a season this week?


What is the name of the category 4 hurricane that has left a trail of destruction in Florida?

Hurricane Ian has brought damaging winds and storm surges to the Florida coast, leading to severe flooding. More than two million residents have been left without electricity.


In which country has Edward Snowden been granted citizenship, nine years after fleeing the US where he is wanted on spying charges?

The whistleblower has lived in Moscow for nine years since fleeing the US, and was given permanent residency in 2020. He was one of 72 foreigners granted a passport this week in a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin.


What percentage of Britons believe they could win a fight against a chimpanzee, according to a YouGov poll?

Researchers asked people in Britain and America whether they felt they could overcome 15 animals, wild and domestic. Among Americans 17% believe they would win in a fight against a chimpanzee.


Which nation has become the latest to legalise same-sex marriage after a referendum?

Cubans voted in favour of a family code that increases protections for minorities on the island. Same-sex couples also now have the right to adopt children.


How many miles from Earth was the asteroid that Nasa successfully crashed a spacecraft into this week as part of a planetary defence test?

The ten-month $325m mission, known as  Dart (Double Asteroid Redirection Test), was the first attempt to shift the position of an asteroid or any other natural object in space.


Roger Federer retired from top-flight tennis this week after an illustrious career in which he won how many Grand Slam singles titles?

The Swiss great, aged 41, announced that last weekend’s Laver Cup in London would mark his final competitive appearance.


Who plays Boris Johnson in This England, a new six-part TV series chronicling the former prime minister’s premiership?

Kenneth Branagh dons a wig and prosthetics to portray the former PM in Michael Winterbottom’s Sky Atlantic series.


A petition has been started to rid Prince William and his wife Catherine of which of their titles?

A petition calling for the title of Prince of Wales to be scrapped “out of respect for Wales” has been gathering pace, gaining more than 35,000 signatures over the past three weeks.


How many sheep did a British woman shear in eight hours to set a new world record?

Marie Prebble, 34, whose family has farmed in Kent for centuries, sheared one strong wool lamb every 90 seconds, equivalent to more than 46 an hour, to claim the first record for a woman.


In which UK city is this year’s Conservative Party conference about to take place?

The Tory conference comes amid discontent among the party’s backbench MPs due to the market chaos that has emerged in the wake of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget last week.


Which airline announced it is suspending service at New York’s JFK Airport, saying its schedule is too small to remain competitive?

United Airlines is temporarily halting service at JFK beginning October 29, the company announced.


Which new product did Tesla debut at an event this week?

Tesla’s new robot, dubbed Optimus, walked on stage at the company’s AI Day, slowly waved at the crowd and gestured with its hands for about one minute.


The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian likely caused how much in damages?

Initial damages from the deadly storm are estimated to be more than $50 billion – and also dinged overall US economic output, economists say.


An independent investigation released this week found systemic abuse and misconduct within which women’s professional sport in the US?

The investigation found multiple allegations or findings of sexual harassment and misconduct by head coaches of several women’s professional soccer teams.


SpaceX and NASA launched a rocket into space Wednesday. What was its destination?

SpaceX and NASA launched a crew of astronauts to the International Space Station. The mission marks a significant moment in history, as astronaut Nicole Mann became the first Native American woman ever to travel to space. She’s also serving as mission commander, making her the first woman ever to take on such a role for a SpaceX mission.


Beloved singer Loretta Lynn died this week at age 90. Which music genre was she best known for?

Loretta Lynn, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” scored several hits with fiery country songs that topped the charts in 1966.


New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit a record-breaking 62nd home run this week. Who holds the overall major league single-season record with 73 home runs?

While Judge broke Roger Maris’ single-season American League home run record, Barry Bonds holds the major league record with 73 home runs in 2001. However, many have cast doubt on that landmark given that Bonds was embroiled in a performance-enhancing drug scandal and allegedly used steroids. Bonds has denied those allegations.


Which country announced a new plan this week to prevent any more animal species from reaching extinction?

Australia, which has one of the world’s worst records for extinctions, has committed to protecting 30% of its land and 30% of its ocean by 2030.


Which state announced it is legalizing jaywalking?

Californians will soon be able to cross the street outside of a formal intersection without being ticketed – as long as it’s safe to do so. The new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom will take effect on January 1.


Which country’s polarizing presidential race will go to a second round run-off after no candidate achieved a majority of more than 50% of the ballot this week?

Brazil’s heated presidential election will go to second round. This comes after more than 123 million Brazilians waited in long lines to vote in the world’s fourth largest democracy.


Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season this week, breaking a 61-year-old American League record previously held by:


Native American activist and actress Sacheen Littlefeather died this week. She famously declined an Oscar on behalf of which actor?


A new character was added to the M&Ms lineup for the first time in over a decade. What color is she?


In a historic move, President Joe Biden announced he is pardoning people with federal convictions for what charge?


To celebrate the 60th anniversary of a major single, two previously unseen photos of what iconic band were released this week?


A pumpkin in which state set a new record as the heaviest in US history?


The rapper formerly known as Kanye West made a big statement at Paris Fashion Week. What was on his clothing that sparked backlash?


An angry mob of anglers was seen on viral video assailing two men who tried to cheat at a fishing tournament by doing what?


Guinness World Records named Fenrir Antares Powers, a 2-year-old Savannah cat, the tallest living domestic cat. He measures:


Loretta Lynn, a Kentucky coal miner’s daughter who became a country music legend, died this week at 90. Which of these is not one of her songs?

"You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)"


Greenpeace campaigners who disrupted Liz Truss’s Tory conference speech held a sign saying what?

The protesters accused the prime minister of “shredding” her party’s election manifesto by U-turning on fracking and climate action


A first edition of which Jane Austen novel sold for £375,000 at auction this week?

Published in 1815, the three-volumn edition of Emma includes a handwritten message from Austen and achieved the highest price ever paid for any printed work by the author


The newly launched European Political Community is the brainchild of which national leader?

Leaders from 44 countries – including all 27 EU member states – met in Prague this week for the first summit of the new political forum of nations


North Korea this week test-fired a ballistic missile over which country for the first time since 2017?

Pyongyang triggered panic on Tuesday by firing an intermediate-range missile an estimated 4,600km (2,860 miles) over Japan into the Pacific Sea, in the first test launch over the enemy nation in five years


Academics have criticised Steve Coogan’s new film The Lost King for allegedly doing what?

Being filmed in historically inaccurate locations

Mixing up the dates of Richard III’s reign

Overplaying the work of an amateur historian

Academics involved in the discovery of King Richard III’s remains in a Leicester car park in 2012 claim the film gives too much credit to Philippa Langley, a history buff who became obsessed with finding the lost monarch


Kanye West sparked controversy this week by doing what at Paris Fashion Week?

Publicly propositioning his ex-mother-in-law, Kris Jenner

Announcing his candidacy in the US presidential election in 2024

Kissing model Kendall Jenner, the sister of his ex Kim Kardashian

The rapper and designer is facing criticism for wearing the controversial T-shirt and sending black models down the runway in clothing bearing the slogan at his Yeezy label fashion show


Which of the following are among six high-profile figures taking legal action against the Daily Mail’s publisher over what they describe as ‘gross breaches of privacy’?

Prince Harry, Doreen Lawrence, Sadie Frost, Elton John and his partner David Furnish are also taking legal action against Associated Newspapers over alleged phone-tapping and privacy breaches


Which Asian destination is giving away 500,000 free airline tickets in a bid to boost tourism following the pandemic?

Hong Kong authorities are giving away HK$2bn (£224.3m) worth of flights as part of a push to increase visitor numbers to pre-Covid levels


A new study has suggested that images posted on Instagram are causing new mothers extra stress by doing what?

Showing unrealistic post-birth body images

Pushing breast feeding as the only option

The study, published in the journal Healthcare, found new mothers’ mental health could be at risk due to unrealistic images of postpartum bodies


King Charles has reportedly been asked by Liz Truss not to attend this year’s Cop27 climate conference, which is being held where?

Alok Sharmer, president of last year’s summit, has urged Truss to allow the King to attend the summit with her next month,  following reports that the prime minister had advised Charles to stay away


How much plastic in the US is actually recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency?

Only 9% of plastic in the US is recycled – and that includes the items you threw into the recycle bin, the EPA says. The plastic industry is responsible for the same annual emissions as around 50 million cars, and more plastic-making facilities continue to come online.


Which fast food chain has the slowest drive-thru, according to a new study?

A recent study showed Chick-fil-A had the slowest drive-thru among major fast-food chains – but only because it’s so popular and there are so many cars in line.


A volcano erupted on which European island this week?

A volcano erupted on the Italian island of Stromboli. Watch video of the moment here.


Which high-profile individual’s Twitter account was locked this week for posting an offensive message?

Twitter locked Kanye West’s account for violating the company’s policies over an antisemitic tweet.


Which university recently issued an apology after it sent out 4,000 acceptance letters by mistake?

Northeastern University’s law school mistakenly sent out 4,000 acceptance letters, the school said in a statement. Admissions decisions are not expected to be finalized until later in the academic year.


Which professional golfer clinched the controversial LIV Golf championship and the $18 million prize?

Dustin Johnson has enough points to secure the inaugural LIV Golf championship and the series’ $18 million prize, LIV officials announced Monday. The controversial competition has caused a rift in professional golf, as LIV golfers have been banned from the PGA Tour for participating in the breakaway series.


President Biden designated Camp Hale — a WWII-era training ground — as a new national monument this week. Where is it located?

The President signed a proclamation establishing the 53,804-acre site high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado as a national monument. He also moved to pause new mineral, oil and gas leasing in the protected area.


NASA has set a date for another try at launching its Artemis I moon mission. How soon could the attempt occur?

After Hurricane Ian forced NASA to roll back the massive rocket into its hangar at Kennedy Space Center in Florida last month, a new launch window has now been set to open on November 14. If the launch is successful, the rocket will send the uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the moon and back to earth.


According to the Justice Department, about how many pages of documents were seized in the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort?

The DOJ says just over 21,000 pages were taken from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence during the FBI search in August – far fewer than the 200,000 pages Trump’s legal team had claimed.


Which band announced this week it’s dropping a new single and will reunite for a tour?

Blink-182 is coming to a city near you. Band members Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus are set to reunite with original member, Tom DeLonge for the tours.


President Joe Biden designated his first national monument this week. What state it is located in?


A MLB umpiring crew notably checked which part of San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove for foreign substances?


According to a new study, which of these fast food restaurants has the slowest drive-thru?


Star of stage and screen, veteran actress Angela Lansbury died this week at 96. Which one of these was she not involved with?


Which of these bands announced this week they were reuniting with all the original members?


How much money did a jury decide conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay over his false claims that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax?


Which of these NFL head coaches was fired this week, becoming the first to be let go this season?


Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s latest financial venture? A new perfume – with a peculiar name. What is it called?


Texas Pete hot sauce is facing a class action lawsuit after a man learned the product isn't made in Texas. Where is it actually made?


A chihuahua named TobyKeith regained his Guinness World Records title of the world’s oldest living dog. How old is he?


Dame Angela Lansbury died this week following an 80-year acting career during which she bagged her first Oscar nomination for which film?

The star, who passed away at the age of 96, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her first-ever film role, as a maid in Gaslight. She went on to secure two further Oscar nominations and received an Honorary Academy Award in 2013


Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles’s coronation will take place on what date?

The King and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, will be crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey that is expected to be a ‘scaled-back’ affair that ‘takes into account the straitened times in which Britain finds itself’, said the FT


Which country is planning to tax farmers for the greenhouse gas emissions from their cows’ burps and farts?

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hopes to combat climate change by making farmers pay for their livestock’s emissions from 2025. Find out more with The Week Unwrapped podcast


Sales of which of the following products are soaring as consumers look to cut their energy costs, according to latest British Retail Consortium data?

Air fryers, blankets and warm clothing were among the products being snapped up by consumers last month amid rising fears about soaring energy bills this winter


The public spending watchdog is to investigate the £120m ‘Festival of Brexit’, which included a 35-metre-tall interactive art installation dubbed ‘See Monster’ in which seaside town?

The See Monster, a revamped former oil rig, was one of ten projects commissioned for the festival, which achieved only a tiny percentage of the 66m visitors target


Keir Starmer has put the Labour Party on an ‘election footing’ by sacking which member of his top team?

Starmer told staff that the team changes were part of a wider restructure aimed at putting Labour in position to seize power at the next general election. The ‘government’s collapse has given us a huge chance’, he reportedly added


Which charity has said it is ‘not ruling out’ direct action to defend against government policies that are an ‘attack on nature’?

Beccy Speight, CEO of the bird protection charity, warned that the government’s growth policies will endanger natural habitats and wildlife. She told the BBC that ‘all options’, including direct action and marches, were under consideration


Comments by which cabinet minister have put the UK’s trade deal with India on the ‘verge of collapse’, according to reports?

Indian ministers reacted with fury after the home secretary told The Spectator that she had ‘concerns’ about the trade deal and criticised migrants from their country


What percentage of the more than 600m people who have had Covid-19 subsequently developed long Covid, according to World Health Organization estimates?

WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged governments to tackle the ‘very serious’ crisis of Covid survivors suffering mid- and long-term symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness and cognitive dysfunction


More than 350 bars are taking part in London Cocktail Week, which is running for how long?

The misleadingly named event runs from 13 to 23 October, with popular drinking spots across the English capital offering discounted cocktails, mixology classes and more