No. 61 · Thursday, October 15, 2026
Pope Leo recently underwent surgery to remove what from his lung?
DAn early-stage nodule
Why
Pope Leo XIV had surgery this week for an early-stage lung nodule; the Vatican's established bureaucracy has ensured normal operations continue during his recovery.
NYTPresident Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia said confusion over her qualifications stemmed from what?
COne big misunderstanding
Why
Katie Zacharia, Trump's newly appointed press secretary, told the New York Times that confusion over whether she is a lawyer resulted from one big misunderstanding.
NYTUniversities facing scrutiny, including Cornell, often follow what kind of playbook in response to crises?
DAdding rules, hiring investigators, and making leadership changes
Why
Schools under scrutiny like Cornell typically follow a public relations playbook that includes adding rules, hiring outside investigators, and sometimes making leadership changes.
NYTAn OpenAI engineer charged with planting a bug had previously advised which country's government agencies?
BSaudi Arabia
Why
The now-fired OpenAI engineer charged with planting a bug had advised government agencies in Saudi Arabia and was listed as a partner at a venture firm with a Saudi prince.
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