News Quiz for August 3, 2024
Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.
American Women Are Unapologetically Wielding Political Power
It isn’t just Kamala Harris. Nikki Haley, Nancy Pelosi and female voters are all exhibiting outsize influence in 2024.
The U.S. sued TikTok, alleging the Chinese-owned company knowingly and repeatedly failed to protect the privacy of children.
The U.S. sued TikTok, alleging the Chinese-owned company knowingly and repeatedly failed to protect the privacy of children.
Trump floated the idea of removing taxes on Social Security benefits and tips, changes that would reduce federal revenue.
Trump floated the idea of removing taxes on Social Security benefits and tips, changes that would reduce federal revenue.
Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, was the central figure in a long and grueling negotiation with the Kremlin that eventually freed 16 prisoners.
Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, was the central figure in a long and grueling negotiation with the Kremlin that eventually freed […]
Lousy Jobs Report Forces Fed to Reckon With Hard Landing
Policymakers have been focused squarely on inflation. Now, after Friday’s jobs report, they need to worry about the labor market, too.
The Americans Left Behind in Russia After Historic Prisoner Swap
A spa worker and schoolteacher are among the estimated 20 U.S. citizens still held by Russia.
Alcohol, Arrests and Acrimony: The Troubled Legacy of America’s Chicken Dynasty
Four generations of Tysons have held senior roles at the company that bears their name. Now the future of their $21 billion […]
The Activist Pushing Companies to Ditch Their Diversity Policies
Robby Starbuck has fueled social-media attacks on Tractor Supply, Deere and Harley-Davidson, and his list of targets is getting longer.
The Israeli military is betting that the response to its series of daring military operations will be manageable.
The Israeli military is betting that the response to its series of daring military operations will be manageable.
Kamala Harris is closing in on selecting a running mate, with an announcement of her choice expected no later than Tuesday.
Kamala Harris is closing in on selecting a running mate, with an announcement of her choice expected no later than Tuesday.
Exxon banked one of its highest-ever profits for a second quarter, bolstered by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana.
Exxon banked one of its highest-ever profits for a second quarter, bolstered by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana.