CNN 5 Things Jan. 1

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What did the US veto in the UN Security Council resolution?

A resolution calling for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza

A resolution calling for the removal of US sanctions on Russia

A resolution calling for the deployment of UN peacekeepers to Ukraine

A resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza (correct)

What is Alexey Navalny's mother doing in the new video?

Criticizing the US sanctions on Russia

Urging the Russian government to investigate her son's poisoning

Calling for the release of her son from prison

Addressing the Russian President Vladimir Putin (correct)

What is former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley vowing to do?

To withdraw from the presidential race and endorse former President Donald Trump

To focus her campaign on foreign policy and national security issues

To stay in the presidential race to take on former President Donald Trump (correct)

To run for the US Senate instead of the presidency

What big acquisition did Walmart make to grow its ad business?

The text does not provide any information about a Walmart acquisition Signup and view all the answers

What did a new study show about renters who faced eviction during the pandemic?

They had a greater risk of dying Signup and view all the answers

What is Russia doing ahead of the conflict's two-year anniversary in Ukraine?

Making advances and putting Ukraine under a lot of pressure Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the Supreme Court hearing discussed in the text?

Former President Donald Trump's 14th amendment case Signup and view all the answers

What led to Ukraine's withdrawal from Avdiivka?

Congressional involvement Signup and view all the answers

What was the main finding of the special counsel report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents?

The report found no wrongdoing by President Biden Signup and view all the answers

Who is holding Israeli hostages in the text?

Palestinian groups Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the renewed discussion on President Biden's age and memory?

Report by Robert Hur Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the case involving former Trump adviser Peter Navarro?

Navarro was ordered to report to prison following his contempt of Congress conviction Signup and view all the answers

Where did the surgeon warn that ICU patients will die due to ongoing raids?

Gaza Signup and view all the answers

What action did Israel say it would take in one southern Gaza city?

Israel said it would soon expand its military operations in the area Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the case involving several migrants indicted in connection with an assault on two New York police officers?

The migrants were indicted in connection with the assault Signup and view all the answers

Who was hit with a major financial punishment in a civil fraud trial?

Former President Donald Trump Signup and view all the answers

What is causing concerns about journalist safety during the Israel-Hamas war?

Increased violence Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the US Supreme Court case discussed in the text?

Keeping former President Trump off Colorado's 2024 ballot Signup and view all the answers

'All the ICU patients will die' was a warning given from where?

'Nasser Hospital' Signup and view all the answers

How has the Kremlin responded to accusations that Russia's president was behind Alexey Navalny's death?

The Kremlin has denied the accusations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Biden Administration planning to do regarding America's drinking water?

Spend billions on cleaning up America's drinking water. Signup and view all the answers

What is President Joe Biden reported to have done for his 2024 campaign?

Secured a significant amount of funding. Signup and view all the answers

What is the US proposing regarding the situation in Gaza?

A temporary ceasefire resolution. Signup and view all the answers

What did the UN's top court start hearings on today?

The Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed land. Signup and view all the answers

What did Alexey Navalny's widow claim regarding his body?

That Russia has hidden his body. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Houthis claim they shot down in Yemen?

A US drone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the flooding threat situation in California?

A major flooding threat is ramping up. Signup and view all the answers

What did Republican lawmakers in Utah challenge?

The federal government's authority. Signup and view all the answers

What did Donald Trump launch after being ordered to pay penalties in New York?

A new sneaker line. Signup and view all the answers

What event led to police detaining three people in connection to a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade?

Deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chief's Super Bowl celebration Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant event related to the Israel-Lebanon conflict in the text?

Israel hitting Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Signup and view all the answers

Which country's president expressed a preference for President Joe Biden winning the 2024 election?

Russia Signup and view all the answers

What led to Democrats narrowing the GOP's majority in the House according to the text?

Democrats flipping George Santos' old House seat Signup and view all the answers

What sparked researchers to study the impact of smoking tobacco on the immune system?

12 women suing the FBI over Epstein allegations Signup and view all the answers

Who was impeached according to the text on February 14, 2024?

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Signup and view all the answers

What did House Republicans vote on regarding Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas?

'Impeaching him' Signup and view all the answers

What did SpaceX do on February 15, 2024, according to the text?

'Lifted off for a moon mission' Signup and view all the answers

'Serious national security threat' information was made available to Congress by whom according to the text?

'House Intelligence Chair' Signup and view all the answers

'Alaskapox' was linked to which event according to the text?

'First known death reported by health officials in Alaska' Signup and view all the answers

What did the Israeli military release a video of?

Hamas leader inside a tunnel Signup and view all the answers

Who is President Joe Biden criticizing regarding NATO comments?

Former President Donald Trump Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for investors being spooked on Wall Street?

Hot inflation data Signup and view all the answers

Who has been accused of sexually exploiting asylum seekers?

National Guard members Signup and view all the answers

Which weather event is expected to bring significant disruptions?

Nor'easter Signup and view all the answers

Which former President is attempting to pull the US out of NATO if reelected?

Donald Trump Signup and view all the answers

What is causing a scramble for alternative medications among some doctors, nurses, and parents?

Children with asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent size of the ice Greenland has lost?

36 times the size of New York City Signup and view all the answers

Where did CIA Director Bill Burns meet with Qatari and Egyptian officials?

To discuss a possible ceasefire Signup and view all the answers

What is causing concerns in Rafah as Israel prepares for a ground offensive?

Safety of civilians taking shelter in the area Signup and view all the answers

Which country's prime minister has ordered the evacuation of a city holding over half of Gaza's population?

Israel Signup and view all the answers

Who is defending President Joe Biden's memory after a report on his handling of classified documents?

Vice President Kamala Harris Signup and view all the answers

What is one key factor driving teens to drugs and alcohol, according to a new CDC study?

Substance abuse Signup and view all the answers

Why are some Senate Republicans divided over a foreign aid package?

Pushing for changes in the package Signup and view all the answers

What could Australians soon have a legal right to, according to the text?

'Work-life balance' Signup and view all the answers

Who released an interview with Russia's President Vladimir Putin according to the text?

Tucker Carlson Signup and view all the answers

What are forecasters predicting for this year in terms of weather phenomena?

'End to El Niño and beginning of La Niña' Signup and view all the answers

'War crimes investigation' is being called for into what deadly incident by an NGO?

'Deadly bombing of a church in Myanmar' Signup and view all the answers

'White House is not ruling out possibly releasing' which transcripts according to the text?

'President Joe Biden’s interview transcripts with the special counsel' Signup and view all the answers

Why is Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expected to resume his duties tomorrow?

He was admitted to the hospital on Sunday Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason given for why chocolate Valentine's Day treats may cost more this year?

The text does not provide a reason Signup and view all the answers

What is the Israeli military reported to have done in Gaza?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the US President going after?

Shrinkflation Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the holder of the marathon world record?

They died in a car crash Signup and view all the answers

What did a woman do at a megachurch in Texas?

She started shooting with a child present Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is particularly negative about the US economy?

Generation Z Signup and view all the answers

What is the UN pleading to secure for Sudan?

Humanitarian aid Signup and view all the answers

Who took the stand in the Fulton County district attorney's misconduct hearing?

The district attorney's father Signup and view all the answers

What is Senator Joe Manchin's reported decision regarding running for president?

He is not running for president Signup and view all the answers

What action is Nike taking to cut costs?

Laying off some employees Signup and view all the answers

According to the reports, what happened to the Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny?

He died in prison Signup and view all the answers

What legal troubles is former President Donald Trump facing?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What donation did Taylor Swift make?

To the family of a woman killed at the Super Bowl parade shooting Signup and view all the answers

What is causing gas prices to rise again?