Squiz Quiz - 24 August 2024

1. What big event was held in Chicago this week?

The US Open

Peace talks between delegations from Russia and Ukraine

Taylor Swift's 100th Eras Tour concert

The Democratic National Convention

Correct! Wrong!

That’s where the Democratic party endorsed Kamala Harris as their presidential candidate and Tim Walz as their VP.

2. Which show was a standout winner at the Logies?

Love It Or List It Australia

Boy Swallows Universe

Four Corners

John Farnham: Finding the Voice

Correct! Wrong!

Based on the book by author Trent Dalton, it won 5 of the 6 categories it was nominated in.

3. Why was a super yacht docked just off the coast of Sicily in the news this week?

It was hit by a freak storm and sunk

It hosted the largest gathering of European Royals this century

It was the scene of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's final encounter before she filed for divorce

Its captain and crew were arrested in Europe's largest drug sting this decade

Correct! Wrong!

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and the chairman of Morgan Stanley International Jonathan Bloomer died after officials believe the ship was struck by a waterspout and sank quickly.

4. Reforms to what federal scheme received states/territory support?

School funding

Aged care

The National Disability Insurance Scheme

The National Housing Accord

Correct! Wrong!

The government say these changes will save $14 billion over the next 4 years, but many disability advocates are not happy....

5. The boss of which Aussie broadcaster has resigned?

ABC

Ten

Nine

Seven

Correct! Wrong!

After 6 years in the role, David Anderson will finish up early next year.

6. Who did PM Anthony Albanese finalise a new defence agreement with this week?

India’s PM Narendra Modi

Chinese President Xi Jinping

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon

Indonesia’s incoming president Prabowo Subianto

Correct! Wrong!

It aims to strengthen the relationship between our militaries, and Albanese says it will contribute “to the stability of the region that we share”.

7. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved plans to develop the world’s biggest renewable energy project. What type of energy will it harness?

Tidal

Solar

Offshore wind

Green hydrogen

Correct! Wrong!

The SunCable project would see power generated in the Northern Territory to Singapore via underwater cables - but they don't have the money yet...

8. What business was bought this week, saving it from administration?

Booktopia

We Work

Rex Airlines

Darrell Lea

Correct! Wrong!

The new owner is Shant Kradjian who also owns electronics store digiDirect.

9. What earned a 15yo boy from Virginia the TIME's 2024 Kid of the Year award?

His work on ethical AI models

He invented soap that can treat/prevent skin cancer

His efforts to combat mis and disinformation online

He's working in plastics that can dissolve safely in water

Correct! Wrong!

Heman Bekele said he was moved to action by workers toiling in the sun without skin protection... Good on him.

10. Which celebrity couple filed for divorce this week?

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

George and Amal Clooney

Beyoncé and Jay-Z

Correct! Wrong!

Lopez filed the paperwork on their second wedding anniversary... Ouch.