12 Questions
Which country has recently launched a spacecraft to explore the far side of the moon?
China
What was the weight of the catfish caught in a UK lake?
143-lb
What is the minimum number of people reported dead in Brazil due to heavy rains and floods?
83
Which two countries have rejected the US President's description of them as xenophobic?
Japan and India
What is the alleged activity of sexual predators using ride-hailing services?
Directing teens to their doorsteps
What percentage of Alzheimer's cases have an underlying genetic cause, according to scientists?
15%
What is the common denominator among the recent events in Florida and California?
Viral social media content
What can be inferred about the UK's recent policy change on smart devices?
It will result in a decrease in generic password usage
What is the likely reason behind Russia's recent tactical nuclear weapons drills?
To provide a warning to NATO
What is the likely outcome of the US President's decision regarding Israel and the town of Rafah?
Israel will refrain from attacking the town of Rafah
What is the significance of the recreation of the face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman?
It sheds light on the evolution of human species
What is the common thread among the recent events in Mexico, South Africa, and Brazil?
Natural disasters and accidents
Study Notes
Animal and Environmental Issues
- Bird flu is on the rise in North America, affecting poultry and cattle.
- A 143-lb catfish was caught in a UK lake.
- Planters nuts have been recalled due to potential listeria contamination.
Space and Science
- China launched a spacecraft to explore the far side of the moon.
- Scientists have discovered an underlying genetic cause for 15% of Alzheimer's cases.
- The face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman was recreated from remains.
Technology and Innovation
- The UK is the first country to ban generic passwords on new smart devices.
- The airforce is testing pilotless AI aircrafts with potential for future warplanes.
- TikTok is suing the US over an "obviously unconstitutional" law that would ban the app.
International Incidents
- Two Australians and one American have gone missing in Mexico.
- At least 6 people are dead and dozens missing after a 6-story building collapsed in South Africa.
- Japan and India rejected US President Biden's description of them as xenophobic.
Crimes and Accidents
- Teens dumped garbage from a boat into the ocean in Florida and later turned themselves in.
- At least 7 people were injured in California due to gang-related shootings.
- A person died after falling from stands during Ohio State graduation.
- Elderly couple and 3-month-old grandson were killed by a driver on the wrong side of the road in Ontario.
- A security guard was shot outside Drake's Toronto mega-mansion.
Heroic Acts
- A 6th-grade student saved his friend's life by performing First Aid after he was choking.
Animal and Environmental Issues
- Bird flu is on the rise in North America, affecting poultry and cattle.
- A 143-lb catfish was caught in a UK lake.
- Planters nuts have been recalled due to potential listeria contamination.
Space and Science
- China launched a spacecraft to explore the far side of the moon.
- Scientists have discovered an underlying genetic cause for 15% of Alzheimer's cases.
- The face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman was recreated from remains.
Technology and Innovation
- The UK is the first country to ban generic passwords on new smart devices.
- The airforce is testing pilotless AI aircrafts with potential for future warplanes.
- TikTok is suing the US over an "obviously unconstitutional" law that would ban the app.
International Incidents
- Two Australians and one American have gone missing in Mexico.
- At least 6 people are dead and dozens missing after a 6-story building collapsed in South Africa.
- Japan and India rejected US President Biden's description of them as xenophobic.
Crimes and Accidents
- Teens dumped garbage from a boat into the ocean in Florida and later turned themselves in.
- At least 7 people were injured in California due to gang-related shootings.
- A person died after falling from stands during Ohio State graduation.
- Elderly couple and 3-month-old grandson were killed by a driver on the wrong side of the road in Ontario.
- A security guard was shot outside Drake's Toronto mega-mansion.
Heroic Acts
- A 6th-grade student saved his friend's life by performing First Aid after he was choking.
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