No. 62 · Friday, October 16, 2026
A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in which Oregon city killed three children and one teacher this week?
DBend
Why
A 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher before being shot dead by a community member.
NBC NewsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned in Trump country this week for which Michigan Democratic Senate candidate?
DAbdul El-Sayed
Why
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a campaign appearance with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in a swath of Michigan including areas won by President Trump.
New York TimesIn Maine's fourth Senate debate this week, incumbent Republican Susan Collins faced scrutiny over claims of independence from whom?
BPresident Trump
Why
The fourth and final Maine Senate debate centered around whether Senator Susan Collins was as independent as she claimed to be from President Trump.
New York TimesThe Milwaukee Brewers swept a major league team to reach the World Series for the first time since which year?
A1982
Why
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982, ending the Dodgers' bid for three consecutive championships.
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