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A country’s prime minister has said that the country’s economy “has completely collapsed.” Which country is it?

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Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said his country is “facing a far more serious situation beyond the mere shortages of fuel, gas, electricity, and food.”

Which swimmer broke the female record for the most swimming world medals?

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Katie Ledecky recently won her 21st career world swimming championships medal.

President Joe Biden is set to ask Congress to suspend the federal gas tax. How long would the suspension last?

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President Biden wants the federal gas tax for the next three months and will call on states to temporarily suspend their own gas taxes, as well.

A European country has declared an “alarm-level” emergency over natural gas supplies. Which country has taken that action?

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Germany has moved to the second phase of its three-stage emergency plan after cuts to Russian deliveries were made on June 14.

The National Labor Board is asking a federal court to order a company to stop interfering with unionization efforts in its U.S. stores. Which company is involved?

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This marks the third time the board has filed a case in federal court against Starbucks, which has continually opposed unionization efforts.

European Union leaders are set to make a country a candidate for joining the 27-nation bloc. Which country is looking to make that step?

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The EU plans to make Ukraine a candidate, which marks the first step in the long journey to becoming a full member.

Health officials in Britain have warned citizens to ensure their children have been vaccinated against polio after the virus was found [where] _______________. Fill in the blank.

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The virus that causes polio was found in London sewage samples in recent months.

A university has successfully received a trademark on the word “THE.” Which university trademarked that three-letter word?

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THE Ohio State University now has control when it comes to use of “THE” on merch “sold through channels customary to the field of sports and collegiate athletics.”

A country’s crown prince has dissolved parliament and called for early elections. Where is this happening?

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Kuwait's crown prince comes as a government gridlock has paralyzed the country for months.

Which food product announced it is changing its name?

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Kraft is shortening its “Macaroni and Cheese” to “Mac & Cheese” in its name — and the product’s logo will also be updated.

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