This state became the first to sign a law to limit the spread of cryptocurrency mining. Which U.S. state is taking the first-in-the-nation step to limit cryptomining?
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The New York measure — which passed in June but was just signed into law — is specifically concerned with protecting the environment when it comes to crypto.
President Biden has again extended the pause on student-loan payments. What is the latest date the student loan payments will be pushed to?
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The pause on the payments — which was supposed to end on Dec. 31 — will be pushed to as late as June 30, 2023, as Biden’s student loan-debt forgiveness plan was taken to court.
Who gave their last final briefing at the White House?
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There was lots of shouting by a reporter about the origins of COVID-19 at Dr. Fauci’s final press conference. The 81-year-old will retire at the end of December.
An individual killed six people in a mass shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Tuesday. Where did the mass shooting take place?
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The suspect —who is believed to be a current employee — walked into the Walmart break room and opened fire.
A country’s soccer team shocked the world by beating the four-time World Cup champion Germany men’s soccer team. Which country’s team upset Germany in their first game of the 2022 World Cup?
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Japan beat Germany 2–1.
Who was the latest person to have their previously banned Twitter account restored by new owner Elon Musk?
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Far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene had her Twitter account restored more than 10 months after permanently being suspended, due to “repeated violations” of Twitter’s COVID-19 misinformation policies.
An explosion near the Syrian capital that killed an official with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was blamed on another country. Which nation was blamed for this explosion?
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The paramilitary Revolutionary Guard blamed Israel for the killing, saying that the country will answer for the “crime.” The explosion comes as the UN nuclear watchdog reports Iran is enriching uranium close to weapons grade.
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled a country does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the British government’s consent. Which country did the court rule against?
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The top court ruled against Scotland’s independence vote.
A new Netflix show released this week centers on a well-known TV-movie character. Which character is the show about?
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The show “Wednesday” follows The “Addams Family” daughter as she goes to high school.
The Cleveland Browns’ football field was damaged by an unidentified person. What did the person do to the field?
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An unknown driver appears to have driven on the field after the field’s grounds crew found tire marks in the shape of circles.
