The Week of September 13, 2026 by CoenM

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Instructions

Answer the questions below to the best of your ability without using outside resources. Outside references include (but certainly are not limited to) searching for an answer on the internet, looking at maps, using a calculator, or asking a friend (or foe) if they know the answer. Basically, you are relying on your brain (and maybe a pencil and paper).

For each correct answer, you will receive 15 points. You must also mark 5 questions as "money" questions. For each money question that you answer correctly, you will receive bonus points equal to the percent of players who answered incorrectly. (That is, if 25% of players got a question right, its money bonus would be worth 75 points.) You still don't get any points for a wrong answer, though, so try to select the hardest questions you think you have answered correctly. (Note: You can't use outside resources to help pick your money questions either.)

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Questions

Question 1

Donald Trump finally sort of got what he wanted when he came to an agreement with Denmark and what DANISH AUTONOMOUS TERRITORY that allows the US to expand its military presence in the territory while maintaining Danish soverignty?


Question 2

The US Supreme Court issued an order upholding a lower court's ruling barring an executive order that would have placed limits on voting by what METHOD?


Question 3

Jensen Huang, the CEO of what CHIPMAKER, joined with Donald Trump to downplay calls for increased AI regulation? His company's recent success is rooted in his company's chips powering new AI models.


Question 4

In her annual State of the EU address, Ursula von der Layen said that she thought what COUNTRY should become the bloc's first associate member, a status that does not currently exist? Prime Minister Mark Carney later addressed the European Parliament on the benefits of stronger ties between the EU and his country.


Question 5

What US SENATOR returned to the chamber for the first time in three months, having been absent due to a medical issue and rehab stint? He appeared in a wheelchair and appeared confused about a vote he made on a farm bill.


Question 6

Ulf Kristersson stepped down as prime minister of what COUNTRY after his center-right bloc lost a close election in its lower house of parliament to a center-left coalition? Former PM and Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson is expected to form a new government.


Question 7

Name ANY ONE OF THE THREE NEWS OUTLETS Donald Trump banned from the White House, complaining of their coverage? At least one outlet said it would pursue a reversal of the ban on First Amendment grounds.


Question 8

What CHAIRMAN OF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY stepped down, with his son Howard expected to replace him? The 96 year old will remain on the board and also serve as chairman emeritus.


Question 9

The board that oversees what PERMFORING ARTS VENUE voted to close it hours after a judge ruled that Donald Trump's name could not be added back to its building? Protestors surrounded the building later in the week due to concerns that Trump would have the building demolished.


Question 10

Your HallR Memorial Mini-Theme of the Week: Desert Sampler. The Trump administration announced a $24 billion sale of what FIGHTER JETS to Saudi Arabia? The sale must be approved by Congress, where some members voiced reservations about the deal based on the Saudis relationship with China.


Question 11

What SAUDI OIL COMPANY told some of its European refinery customers that they would not receive crude oil in October due to a drone attack on the East-West pipeline that delivers crude to the Red Sea?


Question 12

Ed Sheeran saw most of his supporting musician - including his backing band - quit his tour after what MUSICIAN was forced off the tour by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who opposed the artist's pro-Palestinian statements at a show in New Jersey? Other NFL owners also banned the musician from their stadiums at Kraft's request.