Weekly News Quiz: March 28, 2025
By Jade Walker and James Grant
A presidential portrait. An interrupted flight. A spiral in the sky. What do you remember from the week that was?
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Top members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet recently sent detailed operational plans and other likely classified information about US military strikes in Yemen to a group chat that included a journalist. Which app did they use?
The messages were sent over Signal, an unclassified commercial messaging app that security officials fear might be vulnerable to foreign hackers.
At a time when the Pentagon is looking to slash its budget, President Trump wants to ensure there’s still funding for one of his top priorities. What is the project called?
Trump’s “Golden Dome” project would create a defense system capable of protecting the entire United States from long-range missile strikes, much like Israel’s “Iron Dome.”
Which famed French restaurant recently lost one of its Michelin stars?
Actor Pedro Pascal said he felt “violated” when paparazzi photos revealed which secret about him?
“The Last of Us” star would like a little bit of privacy after photos revealed his insanely strong beverage order at Starbucks of six espresso shots on the side of the cup.
A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to China had to turn around and make an unscheduled stop in San Francisco recently for which reason?
Although the unexpected delay threw a wrench in her plans, one passenger said she appreciated the pilot’s honesty.
An oil painting of Donald Trump will soon be removed from the Colorado state Capitol after the president said it was what?
A rock on display for 20 years at an Australian high school hid which secret in plain sight?
The discovery represents one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur footprints per square meter ever documented in the country.
A group of Midwestern women who regularly use marijuana say it makes them better moms. What do they call themselves?
The “Cannamoms” say they use marijuana to cope with the stresses of life and motherhood.
Dairy farmers in France are turning to which of the following as an alternative to “chemical treatments” for cattle?
Farmers are using acupuncture to improve the immune systems of their cows, increase milk production and help with other health issues.
A mysterious glowing spiral was spotted over Europe after a recent SpaceX launch. What caused the phenomenon?
According to the UK National Meteorological Service, the mysterious spiral likely formed when the rocket’s exhaust interacted with the atmosphere.
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