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A wildfire has forced residents of hundreds of homes to evacuate over this past weekend. Which U.S. state is the wildfire in?

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At least 600 homes in the Florida panhandle had been evacuated as of Saturday morning and 30% of the fire had been contained.

A major world leader donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal to support the country as it deals with Russia’s invasion. Which world leader made this personal donation?

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The amount of the donation made by Queen Elizabeth II, who typically has made it a priority to stay politically neutral, was not disclosed.

A politician is facing backlash after making remarks on Twitter suggesting that Russians with the right kind of access should assassinate Vladimir Putin. Which politician said this?

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Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham recently tweeted, “The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy out. You would be doing your country - and the world - a great service.”

Alumni, former players, and fans gathered to celebrate the last home game of a coach’s 42-year career coaching men’s basketball at a D1 university. Which team does he coach for?

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Mike Krzyzewski’s 42 years of coaching at Duke ended with an upset loss to their biggest rival—North Carolina.

A popular streaming service announced they will be launching a cheaper version of their subscription service. However, users will have to deal with watching ads. Which streaming service is releasing this ad-supported subscription plan?

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Later this year, Disney+ will offer a subscription plan with ads for a lesser cost than the current $7.99 a month plan without commercials.

A U.S. citizen has been taken into custody in Russia and is facing drug smuggling charges after vape cannabis cartridges were found in a carry-on bag at the airport. Who has been arrested in Moscow?

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Officials say WNBA player Brittney Griner, who has played for Yekaterinburg UMMC in Russia since 2015, can face up to 10 years in prison.

Another company has teamed up with Honda to make electric vehicles. Which company has teamed up with Honda?

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Two big-name Japanese companies, Honda and Sony, have set up a joint venture with plans to start selling their own electric vehicle by 2025.

After an increase in the death of animals, environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Which animal species deaths are the groups suing over?

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These groups claim that the agency has failed to help preserve Florida manatee habitats after nearly 20% of the east coast population of manatees died in 2021.

A big tech company has closed on its approximately $16 billion acquisition of the speech recognition company Nuance. Which tech company has made the purchase?

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Microsoft wants the company in order to “help providers offer more affordable, effective and accessible healthcare” and also to help “create more personalized and meaningful customer experiences.”

Denver police are investigating after someone stole from a parked freight company truck. What unusual items were stolen from this truck?

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Before it was stolen, the box filled with human heads was being transported for medical research purposes.

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