No. 2 · Monday, 17 August 2026
President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with which ally?
BSouth Korea
Why
Trump cited South Korea's refusal to help denuclearize Iran while praising North Korea's Kim Jong Un, per NBC News.
NBC NewsActor Hayden Panettiere, who died at 36, was known for 'Heroes' and which other TV series?
BNashville
Why
Panettiere starred as an aspiring country singer in ABC's 'Nashville' after her breakout role in 'Heroes,' per ABC News.
ABC NewsFormer MLB pitcher Tommy John, who died at 83, gave his name to which career-saving procedure?
DElbow ligament surgery
Why
John underwent a groundbreaking elbow ligament replacement that now bears his name and saved countless pitching careers, per NYT.
New York TimesAccording to NPR, how much rainfall did parts of Indiana receive over three days, triggering record floods?
BMore than 11 inches
Why
NPR reported some areas near Indianapolis got over 11 inches of rain beginning Aug. 11, causing deadly record flooding.
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