Squiz Quiz – 13 January 2024
1. An Alaska Airways flight had to make an emergency landing last week. Why?
The US officials grounded all Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft pending inspections.
2. Which US official went to the Middle East to talk about preventing the Israel-Hamas conflict from spreading?
He visited Turkey, Israel and the West Bank.
3. Matildas captain Sam Kerr injured what this week, which might rule her out of the 2024 Olympics?
She's having surgery and will get the best of care and rehab, so fingers crossed...
4. What might be formed to help Aussie communities deal with natural disasters?
PM Anthony Albanese this week said he's considering a Reserve Force because the ADF can't keep being called in...
5. A big Western Australian alumina refinery is shutting down which will see the loss of about 1,000 jobs. Who owns it?
Inflation has dropped to 4.3 percent in the last 12 months to November.
6. Which former Labor Minister is heading up an inquiry into the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct?
This week PM Albanese said he's doesn't think the reduction in the cost to supermarkets are being passed on to consumers. Giddy-up...
7. Mary Donaldson is set to become Queen of Denmark on Monday morning our time. Where was she born?
What a ride...
8. Who was the clear winner of the 2024 Golden Globes?
It won the award for Best Picture (drama), as well as best director (Christopher Nolan), best actor (Cillian Murphy), and best supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr).
9. Tiger Woods’ long-term partnership with Nike has come to an end after how long?
Industry insiders say Nike is backing out of golf as a priority sport.
10. What is Queen Camilla's new media venture?
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