Media Quiz #1

Local News

1. Employees at Red River Credit Union in Texarkana are honoring 9/11 by taking on a 2,200 stair challenge this year. This is an effort to recogniize all of the first responders who lost their lives in the 2001 World Trade Center attacks. (KSLA) 

State News

2. Mustard Seed Garden in Brinkley, Arkansas, has been busy preparing crops for the food-insecure. The Baptist/Methodist team has been taking care of a total of thirty-six beds full of fresh, nutritious vegetables.(ARONLINE) 

3. Little Rock native Leylah Walid competes in Miss Egypt 2026. Walid is in Cairo competing against over 20 other women for the title and is currently in the top 10 in People's Choice. (ARONLINE)

National News

4. Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy case, a woman accused of murdering her three young children. After days of deliberating, Clancy's jury became deadlocked 11-1. Clancy's defense had pleaded insanity, but there's much talk in the media about whether or not her husband was involved. (NPR)

5. After renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, Donald Trump now proposes changing New Mexico to 'New America.' However, the New Mexico government has been fighting back, arguing that this is a way to 'distract Americans' from rising gas and grocery prices. (FOX) 

International News

6. Three Colombian soldiers were killed after a suspected guerrilla drone attack. Colombian military has been at war with the rebel National Liberation Army for quite some time, and they believe that they are responsible. (AP)

7. King Charles III stated that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are still 'private citizens' and not royalty after their return to the UK. Although no longer royalty, King Charles III says the couple will remain highly respected. (CBS)

Sports News

8. A Louisiana judge temporarily ruled against the NCAA, allowing former NFL players to potentially return to college football and play for LSU under coach Lane Kiffin. The SEC disagrees with the ruling and has taken legal action against LSU because it believes former professional players should not be allowed back on college teams. (AP)

9. CTE is becoming a major concern in football as research links repeated head impacts to long-term brain damage. A study found signs of CTE in 215 of 235 former NFL players’ donated brains. Researchers are calling for stronger efforts to protect players from these risks. (THE GUARDIAN)

Popular Culture/Entertainment News

10. Elton John made his comeback at his Rock in Rio show. This follows a three-year hiatus from public performances. The show included everything from giant chandeliers to psychedelic rain. (TELEGRAPH)

11. Alix Earle finally shares information about feud with Alex Cooper on her new Netflix reality show. Earle shares that Cooper is a 'bully' and the way she does business is 'disgusting.' (ROLLINGSTONE)

Off-beat news

12. A grave-digging competition in Hungary brought together 38 contestants to showcase the skill and physical demands of the profession. Teams competed to dig graves to exact measurements, with speed being the biggest factor. The winning team finished in just 1 hour and 21 minutes and won about $640. (AP)

13. “Aura farming” has become a viral trend across Latin America, with young people competing in dance battles and creative performances to earn crowd approval. The trend started in Brazil and has spread to countries including Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, and Argentina. (AP)

Trending on Social Media

14. “Cat in the Hat” videos showing threats toward schools are spreading on social media and causing safety concerns. Police in several states have investigated the posts, with some students facing arrests. Schools are warning students not to share the videos and to take online threats seriously. (NYPOST)

15. Miami-Dade County is considering a marketing partnership with Rockstar Games to promote GTA 6 by bringing its fictional Vice City theme to real Miami locations. Some local officials support the idea because it could bring revenue and worldwide attention, while others oppose it because of the game's focus on crime and violence. No deal has been officially approved yet. (MASHABLE)