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Russia has permanently banned more than 900 American politicians, celebrities, and executives from entering the country. Which American politician was NOT a part of the long list banned from Russia?

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Russia’s ban includes the current president, vice president, Hillary Clinton, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and even actor Morgan Freeman; however, someone left out from the banned list was former-President Donald Trump.

In Ukraine's first war crimes trial, what type of sentence did a Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian receive?

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The Russian soldier was sentenced to life in prison.

After McDonald’s announced it was leaving the Russian market, another chain announced it would be doing the same. Which company will exit Russia as well?

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Starbucks Corp had 130 stores in Russia before this decision was made.

Rock star Mick Jagger has ripped another performer, saying the comparison between him and this singer is a “superficial resemblance.” Which singer has Mick Jagger ripped on?

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Mick Jagger said he enjoys Harry Style’s artistry, but the comparisons between the two British musicians are far off.

A state’s governor has signed legislation that will prevent state health officials from ever adding a COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required school vaccinations. Which state governor signed this legislation banning the requirement of the COVID vaccine in its schools?

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Another new legislation signed by Arizona’s governor also bans face mask mandates in any buildings operated by state or local governments, such as libraries and courthouses.

Washington D.C. attorney general has sued a CEO over failure to protect consumer data during a data leak. Who has the DC attorney general sued?

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It is claimed that evidence shows Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg “was personally involved in Facebook’s failure to protect the privacy and data of its users leading directly to the Cambridge Analytica incident.”

The NBA has fined the Dallas Mavericks for the third time in the playoffs. What were the Mavs fined for?

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The Mavericks violated rules regarding their bench.

Which country has sent food and medicine donations to the crisis-hit Sri Lanka?

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India sent a $16 million humanitarian aid package to their neighboring country in distress.

Pakistan has launched a new anti-drive against a disease that has been detected in the country. What type of disease is the vaccine campaign in Pakistan for?

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The 5-day anti-polio campaign aims to inoculate 40 million children under the age of 5.

Federal officials have sued a company in Virginia. What type of company have feds sued the operator of in VA?

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Federal officials accused a dog breeding facility of violating animal welfare law.

2022-05-24 Smarter News Quiz: Data Leaks, COVID-19 Vaccines and War Crimes
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