A country opened a new canal that will no longer require Russia’s permission to sail from the Baltic Sea to the ports of the Vistula Lagoon. Which country opened a new waterway and cut out Russia?
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Poland’s new canal is still unfinished, but that didn’t stop the country’s top leaders from celebrating it.
An American contractor held hostage for more than two years by a terrorist group has been released in negotiations. Which group released this American after two years in captivity?
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Navy veteran and contractor Mark Frerichs was released, as a Taliban drug lord jailed by the U.S. was also let go.
A country is facing off against the U.S. at the United Nation’s highest court over Washington’s confiscation of some $2 billion in assets to compensate bombing victims. Which country faces the U.S. in the international court?
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Iran said the United States’ confiscation of around $2 billion in assets from Iranian state bank accounts to compensate bombing victims was not only an attempt to destabilize their country’s government but a violation of international law.
As the first of its kind, a global public database has launched. What does this database track?
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The database tracks the world’s fossil-fuel production, reserves and emissions from more than 50,000 oil, gas and coal fields in 89 countries. The database covers 75 percent of global reserves, production and emissions.
A country is launching its first lunar rover. Which country is launching it for the first time?
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The United Arab Emirates’ lunar rover will be sent up in Florida sometime between Nov. 9 and Nov. 15.
Which new movie release won this past weekend’s North American box office?
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“The Woman King,” starring Viola Davis, brought in an opening of around $18 million.
Which team won the 2022 WNBA Finals?
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Sin City now has a professional sports champion, as Chelsea Gray and the Las Vegas Aces won their first WNBA title.
What did King Charles write on the note of Queen Elizabeth’s coffin?
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King Charles wrote “In loving and devoted memory” and signed it “Charles R” — R stands for Rex, which is the Latin word for king.
A university and its college football head coach have come to a mutual agreement to end his coaching tenure. Which university mutually parted with its head football coach?
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Arizona State University’s athletic director said the school “made the decision to make a change in the leadership of our football program, effective immediately” and says he understands the frustrations with the teams 1-2 start to the season.
A singer is joining as a new coach on “The Voice.” Which singer is to be a new coach on the singing competition show?
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Pop singer Camila Cabello will now be a coach after appearing on the show last season as a celebrity adviser for John Legend’s team of singers.
