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A U.S. military branch said it was targeted in a “propaganda attack” by an Iraqi militant group called Al-Waretheen. Which U.S. military branch was involved in the attack?

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The group falsely claimed the United States Air Force targeted American troops at Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base.

A tropical storm warning was issued in parts of a Southern U.S. state this past weekend. Which U.S. state had parts under a tropical storm warning?

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Parts of both Texas and Mexico had to deal with the tropical storm.

Which celebrity couple had their wedding ceremony in Georgia this past weekend?

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After tying the knot in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had another ceremony in front of friends and family at a hotel in Georgia.

An influencer has been banned from Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for violating policies. What is the name of this banned influencer?

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Andrew Tate — who had 4.7 million Instagram followers and is known for his misogynistic remarks — was banned for violating its policies regarding dangerous individuals and organizations and hate speech. “Misogyny is a hateful ideology that is not tolerated,” said the social network.

Some 21 people are confirmed dead after a hotel was stormed by militants. Which militant group has taken responsibility for this deadly hotel attack?

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The 30-hour ordeal involved a rescue of 106 people as the Islamist militant group al-Shabab used explosives to gain entry and violently take control of the Somali hotel.

Mick Mulvaney, President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, said he witnessed the President do something to documents while serving in office. What did Mulvaney say he saw former President Trump do?

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Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said he “saw the president rip documents in half. Not confidential documents, but just draft documents.”

Which U.S. state reported its first known case of monkeypox in a child?

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One child under the age of 18 tested positive for monkeypox in New York — the specific age of the individual is not known.

A court in Mexico has ordered arrest warrants for those allegedly involved in the disappearance of 43 students back in 2014. Who were the arrest warrants ordered for?

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The 83 people include “20 military commanders and troop personnel… five administrative and judicial authorities…26 police officers…11 state police…and 14 members of the Guerreros Unidos criminal group.”

A country’s prime minister is facing backlash after a video of her dancing and lip-syncing at a private party leaked. Which country’s PM is facing “party-girl” claims?

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Finland’s PM Sanna Marin even took a drug test “for her own legal protection” as she drank alcohol while having fun with friends. She did not do any illegal drugs.

A fast-food chain has pulled the lettuce from all its sandwiches in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania over concerns relating to an E. coli outbreak. Which food chain pulled its lettuce in these states?

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still investigating whether the E. coli outbreak is connected to Wendy’s.

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