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A historic and deadly flood has killed around 25 people in a U.S. state. Which state is dealing with deadly floods?

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Thousands in Eastern Kentucky have no power and likely will go days without clean drinking water.

Who has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time this past weekend?

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President Biden, who first tested positive for COVID-19 just a week ago, has tested positive for the virus in what is being called a “rebound” case.

Thousands of protesters stormed a country’s parliament this weekend. Which country had its parliament attacked?

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The protesters — followers of an influential Shiite cleric — stormed into Iraq's parliament on Saturday, which is the second time they’ve done so in a week.

Someone won the over $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Which state is the jackpot winner located in?

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The winning ticket was sold at a gas station in Des Plaines, Illinois.

A recent study revealed how much carbon dioxide is emitted from celebrities' private jets. Which celebrity’s jet emits more carbon dioxide than any other celebrity’s jet?

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The study from Yard revealed that Taylor Swift’s jet has taken over 170 trips and emitted 1,200 metric tons, far more than the runner-up — Floyd Mayweather.

A singer has been accused of tax fraud and faces up to eight years in prison. Which singer has been accused of tax fraud by prosecutors?

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Spanish prosecutors have accused Columbian pop singer Shakira of failing to pay the Spanish government nearly $15 million in taxes between 2012 and 2014.

City roads flooded after being slammed with overnight storms and high winds this past weekend. Which city dealt with intense flooding?

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Multiple roads and casinos in Las Vegas flooded after storms brought an inch of rain and wind gusts over 70 mph.

Which singer released Act 1 of their latest album this past Friday?

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After six years, Beyoncé released Renaissance Act I — which is the first part of a promised three-act project.

Due to a pardon, a country released seven people, including a journalist and a researcher, who were serving prison sentences on terror-related charges. Which country released prisoners?

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Amid an economic crisis, Egypt’s government reached out to the opposition — and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's administration released seven people this past Saturday.

A store chain has had its first location vote to unionize. Which store chain now has its first union?

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The Trader Joe's location in Hadley, Massachusetts, voted to unionize — with 45 yes votes and 31 no votes.

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