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Weekly News Quiz: April 10, 2026
A record-breaking flyby. A fragile ceasefire. A prison sentence. What do you remember from the week that was?
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Artemis II performed a critical lunar flyby this week, setting a record in the process for traveling farther from Earth than any other humans. Which mission’s record did they break?
Artemis II bested the record set by Apollo 13 in 1970 by over 4,000 miles, reaching a “suspected” 252,756 miles from Earth, according to NASA.
A two-week ceasefire reached between Iran and the US is conditional upon the reopening of what key waterway?
The ceasefire is conditional on Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint.
Savannah Guthrie returned to co-host the “Today” show for the first time since her mother’s disappearance. What network is the show on?
“Today” is on NBC, and Guthrie has co-hosted the show for nearly 14 years.
President Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race to replace Gavin Newsom. Why is Newsom not running for reelection?
Newsom cannot run for governor again due to term limits. Eight major Democratic candidates and two Republicans are vying to replace him.
Which state recorded the highest average gas price in the US this week?
Mono County, California, near Yosemite National Park, had an average gas price of $6.72 as of Monday, according to AAA.
Tax refunds are up this year by about 11% compared to the same time last year. What’s the average amount taxpayers will receive?
The average amount expected to be returned is $3,521, which is up $351 from the same period last year.
March Madness wrapped up this week with which two college basketball teams claiming victory?
The University of Michigan men’s basketball team won the national title and UCLA’s women’s team emerged victorious in its NCAA championship game
Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” was sentenced this week to 15 years in federal prison on charges stemming from the death of which celebrity?
Sangha was sentenced after pleading guilty to federal criminal charges, including providing the ketamine that led to “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s death.
New federal data released this week shows a record low fertility rate in the US. How much has it dropped over the past 20 years?
Data shows that the fertility rate in the US is nearly 20% lower than it was two decades ago. Experts say there are several reasons for the decline.
The infamous climate cycle known as El Niño is currently developing and intensifying in which location?
El Niño is forming in the Pacific Ocean near the equator and could qualify as a “Super El Niño,” which would significantly increase impacts felt around the world.
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