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Weekly News Quiz: June 27, 2025
A mayoral primary. A new NBA champion. A battle with robotaxis. What do you remember from the week that was?
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President Trump announced numerous appointments to an advisory council inside the Department of Homeland Security this week. Which member of his inner circle was not selected?
Ivanka Trump will not sit on the council, which will provide “real-time, real-world and independent advice on homeland security operations.”
A panel of three federal appellate judges ruled that which state’s law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in public school classrooms was unconstitutional?
The ruling marked a major win for civil liberties groups who say the Louisiana mandate violates the separation of church and state.
Which supermarket chain announced plans this week to close 60 stores?
Kroger is set to close about 5% of its grocery stores over the next year and a half.
Which team won the NBA championship this week?
The Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 and won their first NBA title since moving from Seattle to Oklahoma.
Residents in Santa Monica, California, are upset with Waymo and its robotaxis for which of the following reasons?
Residents say the horns, backup beeps and flashing lights on Waymo’s robotaxis keep them awake at night.
Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor. Which of the following policy ideas is not part of his platform?
Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, wants to freeze rent increases, raise taxes on the wealthy and make city buses free to ride.
Which dating app is laying off hundreds of workers?
Bumble, whose stock has lost 90% of its value since going public in 2021, is axing 30% of its workforce.
Which country won the most honors at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025?
France took home 3,200 medals in total (1,000 more than its closest competitor) and 14 Best in Shows.
A former jewelry store manager in the UK was sentenced to prison for stealing more than $170,000 in diamonds, gold, silver, “bespoke jewelry” and cash from her employer. How was she caught?
Lucy Roberts sent her former coworkers selfies from a cruise, decked out in items stolen from the shop.
Beyoncé closed out the international portion of her Cowboy Carter tour with which special guest?
Jay-Z joined his wife onstage in Paris to perform three songs.
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