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A recently-fired TV anchor is demanding the network pay $125M over “unlawful termination.” Who is making such demands?

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Chris Cuomo is coming after CNN and CNN’s parent company after being fired for aiding his brother, Andrew Cuomo, as sexual harassment allegations popped up against the former New York governor.

Which company has closed its $8.5 billion acquisition deal with one of Hollywood’s oldest studios, MGM?

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Amazon said the studio “will complement Prime Video and Amazon Studios’ work” as they’ll draw on the MGM library to create new movies and shows.

The U.S. government has expelled another product from the U.S. market over national security concerns. What product did the U.S. recently expel?

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The Federal Communications Commission revoked authorization for the Chinese phone carrier Pacific Networks Corp. over what they feel involves “significant national security and law enforcement risks.”

Which body of water has hit a historic low for water levels?

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The Lake Powell reservoir has been marked at its lowest level since the lake was filled more than a half-century ago — causing concerns as the Hoover Dam is a power source that millions of people rely on for electricity.

A celebrity’s Instagram account has been temporarily suspended from posting. Which celebrity is facing this temporary account suspension?

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Ye’s Instagram account was temporarily removed for violating the company’s hate speech, bullying, and harassment policies after attacking TV host Trevor Noah by using a slur.

In double overtime, Rutgers was beaten in a first four game in the men’s March Madness tournament. Which team beat Rutgers in double-OT?

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Playing their way to face no. 6 Alabama in the tournament’s first round, Notre Dame beat the Scarlet Knights with a layup with 1.4 seconds left.

What is the coffee chain Starbucks getting rid of?

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Starbucks plans to dispose of all of its paper and plastic cups by the end of 2023 and will force customers to use personal reusable cups.

Whose father was among those targeted in a spy operation believed to be ordered by the Chinese government?

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U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu’s father, Arthur Liu, is a former political refugee.

Which streaming platform is testing a new feature designed to stop password sharing between multiple people?

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Netflix announced claims password sharing impacts the service’s “ ability to invest in great new TV and films for our members.”

As self-driving technology increases, another company has announced plans for driverless vehicles this fall. Which type of driverless vehicle is coming later this year?

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These 14-ton John Deere tractors can plow day or night without anyone sitting in the cab, putting a start in the age of autonomous farming.

2022-03-18 Smarter News Quiz: March Madness, National Security Concerns and Spy Operations
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