No. 20 · Friday, September 4, 2026
Which US state has been drenched by rain and wind as Hurricane Lala passed by?
BHawaii
Why
NPR reported Lala strengthened into a hurricane before weakening again, bringing heavy rain and strong winds across Hawaii.
NPRThe FDA gave its highest-risk Class I classification to a recall of which food product?
CEggs
Why
The New York Times reported the FDA classified the egg recall as Class I, meaning there is a reasonable chance the product could cause serious health problems.
The New York TimesWhich two Colorado River reservoirs were reported to have hit record low water levels?
ALake Mead and Lake Powell
Why
NPR reported the two largest reservoirs on the Colorado River, which supply water across the Southwest, have dropped to their lowest recorded levels.
NPRTwo planes sharing the same call sign, in a mix-up officials said could have been disastrous, were reported at which airport?
DPhoenix
Why
The New York Times reported two aircraft operating under the same call sign at Phoenix's airport created a near miss that officials warned could have been catastrophic.
The New York Times