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A MLB player has tied Roger Maris’ American League record for most home runs in a season. Which MLB player has tied his home-run record?

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New York Yankees Aaron Judge earned himself the tie with his 61st home run so far this season.

A senior U.N. official has warned of a possible internal conflict and worsening poverty in a country. Which country is this U.N. official warning about?

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If the Taliban doesn’t respond quickly to the needs of all elements of society, there is a good chance of conflict in Afghanistan.

Which 1990s rapper has died?

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Coolio, the '90s rapper who lit up the music charts with hits such as “Gangsta's Paradise” rapper Coolio died at 59.

A currency fell to a 14-year-low against the U.S. dollar. Which currency fell to a record low?

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China’s Yuan fell to 7.2301 to the dollar, which marks its lowest level since January 2008.

The official cause of death of the Queen has been released. What was listed as the cause?

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Queen Elizabeth II's official cause of death was old age.

A country plans to spend up to 200 billion euros helping consumers and businesses tackle high energy prices. Which European country will help with energy prices?

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the government was reactivating an economic stabilization fund previously used during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hurricane Ian hit Florida at what category storm?

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The Category 4 hurricane made landfall near Cayo Costa, bringing in winds of 155 mph.

Hawaii has fined ______________ $8.8 million for repeatedly discharging untreated or partially treated sewage into state waters. Who has the state of Hawaii fined? (Fill in the blank)

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The Hawaii Department of Health fined the U.S. Navy after it had recorded 766 counts of the Navy discharging pollutants in excess of limits established by a permit from Jan. 2022–July 2022.

If the Sunday game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is relocated due to Hurricane Ian, another city has been chosen as a contingency site. Which city was chosen as the contingency site?

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The league chose the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Which billionaire has filed for divorce?

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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — who had already divorced Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — filed for divorce from her second husband.

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