No. 19 · Thursday, September 3, 2026
A gunman opened fire at a downtown apartment building, killing two others before dying himself. Which city was this?
AMinneapolis
Why
Three people died, including the gunman, and multiple officers were hurt in a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis high-rise.
NBC NewsThe plane carrying the Homeland Security Secretary made an emergency landing near Washington this week due to what problem?
CEngine failure
Why
A Coast Guard plane carrying the DHS secretary landed safely at Reagan National Airport after an engine failure, with no injuries reported.
NBC NewsA federal judge blocked President Trump's latest executive order that sought to restrict what?
ABirthright citizenship
Why
A judge blocked Trump's second attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, citing the Supreme Court's earlier ruling on the issue.
NYTThe NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers how much over a salary cap circumvention probe tied to Kawhi Leonard?
A$30 million
Why
The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for a year after the salary cap investigation.
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